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Grand Canal dyed green by protestors who also hang from the Rialto bridge. Image from X account of LuigiBrugnaro

Venice Grand Canal dyed green by climate protestors

December 9, 2023December 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Extinction Rebellion activists highlight climate crisis by suspending themselves from Venices’s Rialto Bridge and having the Grand Canal dyed green.

Tourists in the canal hving capsized the gondola after not sitting down

Tourists capsize gondola whilst taking selfies

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In Venice, a group of tourists capsize a gondola. They found themselves plunged into the cold waters of a canal. Despite warnings to stop taking selfies and sit down, the passengers continued shifting around and capturing photos against the backdrop of the city’s famous sites.

Ultima Generaxione's latest protest involved daubing mud on St Mark's basilica in Venice

Ultima Generazione activists daub mud on St Mark’s Basilica in Venice

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Climate activists on Thursday daubed mud on St Mark’s Basilica in Venice in an act of protest they called “a fire alarm”.

Venice entry fee dates 2024 revealed

November 23, 2023November 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice entry fee dates for 2024 were revealed today. The fees commence on 25th April, a public holiday in Italy. Mayor Luigi Brugnaro confirmed on Thursday that the fee would exclusively apply to tourists on day trips, exempting those staying overnight in Venice.

Treaty of Campo Formio - drawing of the signing of the treaty

On this day in history: Treaty of Campo Formio signed

October 16, 2023October 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Treaty of Campo Formio, signed on 17th October 1797, in a small Italian town of the same name, was a pivotal event in European history. Negotiated between France and Austria, the treaty marked a significant turning point in the tumultuous period of the French Revolutionary Wars, redrawing the continent’s map. Whilst many date the […]

Venice from the air - Giudecca Canal. Copyright Getty Images

Venice saved from UNESCO Heritage blacklist

September 15, 2023September 15, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Once again Venice is saved from making it onto the UNESCO Heritage blacklist. Whilst Venice’s mayor cheered the resolution, environmentalists and scientists were dismayed by the outcome.

Jam of gondolas in Venice. To combat crowds, a trial of the Venice ticket system will start in 2024.

Venice authorities approve tourist charge trial

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Authorities have given their final approval for a trial period of charging tourists €5 a day to enter Venice. The Venice ticket system is planned to commence next spring.

Venice at night-time along the Grand Canal. Venice day-visitor fee back for 2026 for 60 days

New timelines for Venice day trip charges

September 9, 2023September 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Following numerous delays, officials have set a new timeline for Venice day trip charges. It means having to pre-book their visit and paying a fee.

Venice showing the Chiesa della Salute and entrance to the Grand Canal. There is now a day-tripper charge to enter the city

Tomorrow and tomorrow… Venice says it will introduce charging next year

August 29, 2023August 29, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said today the lagoon city would trial an entry fee for day trippers starting next year (2024). This is not the first time the city has said it will charge to reduce congestion.

Venice could be on World Heritage in Danger list

UNESCO recommends Venice for World Heritage in Danger list

August 1, 2023August 1, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

UNESCO recommends Venice be added to its world heritage in danger list. The organisation says the city faces “irreversible” damage from a range of threats, including the climate crisis and mass tourism. This is not the first time UNESCO has said this.