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St Mark's Campanile. Visitors to need to pay the Venice entrance fee if they are not staying overnight.

On this day: Collapse of St Mark’s Campanile, Venice

July 14, 2022July 14, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 14th July 1902, a pile of rubble lay where the St Mark’s campanile (bell tower) had once stood in Venice. Almost 1,000 years old, the building’s collapse was viewed as a tragedy by Venetians.

Queen of Cyprus sells her kingdom to Venice

On this day in history: Caterina Cornaro, Queen of Cyprus, dies

July 10, 2022July 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The last ruler of the Kingdom of Cyprus, Caterina Cornaro, died on 10th July, 1510 in Venice. She lived out her life in a castle in Asolo, Veneto, retaining the title Queen of Cyprus.

Venice day ticket system to start in 2023

Venice sets date for ticketing and entry fees

July 4, 2022July 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Three years after Venice first proposed a ticketing system for entry to the city, the start date is now confirmed. Find all you need to know about the new Venice day ticket system, here.

Renaissance of San Giacomo in Paludo island at Venice Biennale

April 24, 2022April 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Visitors to the Venice Biennale this week got a sneak preview of the island which is being transformed into an artistic centre. San Giacomo in Paludo fell into disuse six decades ago.

Venice to require bookings for tourists from summer 2022

Booking obligatory for Venice from the summer

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice tourists will have to book their visits to the historic centre of the lagoon city starting this summer, Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said after a packed Easter weekend.

Procuratie Vecchie in Venice opens to public for first time in 500 years

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice’s ancient government complex, the Procuratie Vecchie (Old Procuracies) in St Mark’s Square, is open to the public for the first time in 500 years.

Venice to limit the number of tourists

January 7, 2022January 7, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The city of Venice has been discussing for some time ways to protect the city from overtourism. Authorities announced that in 2022 they will limit the number of tourists on day trips accessing the lagoon city.

Venice elaborates on plans for tourist tax

Venice mayor announces further details on the city’s tourist tax proposal

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice has long been working out how to control tourism numbers and make the city habitable for locals. Booking via an app, turnstiles and a tourist tax are all in the offing.

3 Italian destinations in TIME’s ‘World’s Greatest Places’ 2021

August 8, 2021August 8, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Three Italian destinations make TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2021 list. Compiled from nominations by TIME’s international network of correspondents and contributors, the list has an eye toward those offering new and exciting experiences.

Basilica of St Anthony is part of Padua's World Heritage Sites. Image Author: Comune di Padova, Gabinetto Fotografico dei Musei Civici di Padova Copyright: © Comune di Padova Settore Cultura, Turismo, Musei e Biblioteche

UNESCO’s decisions on World Heritage Sites are good news for Italy

July 25, 2021July 25, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

At its extended 44th session, UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee did not add Venice to the endangered list. However, Padua’s 14th century fresco cycles join the World Heritage Sites.