In world first, Venice to trial day tickets
By Gildas LE ROUX ROME, April 23, 2024 (AFP) - Venice will this week begin charging day trippers for entry,…
2 years ago
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Venice to launch tourist tickets in 2024
Venice announced on Thursday that it would introduce a fee for day tourists to enter the city's overcrowded historic centre…
2 years ago
21 killed after bus falls from Venice bridge and catches fire
VENICE, Oct 3, 2023 (AFP) - At least 21 people, including two children and foreign tourists, were killed Tuesday and…
3 years ago
UNESCO recommends putting Venice on heritage danger list
By Joris FIORITI Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- The UN's cultural agency UNESCO on Monday recommended that Venice be…
3 years ago
Philippines’ John Arcilla wins best actor at Venice
VENICE, Italy (AFP) -- Philippines actor John Arcilla was the surprise choice for the best acting award at the…
5 years ago
Venice nurtures its lagoon back to health
by Céline CORNU Agence France-Presse VENICE, Italy (AFP) — Venice may be famed for Saint Mark's Square or the Bridge…
6 years ago
Venice gondolas return to Grand Canal
VENICE, Italy (AFP) -- Venice's gondolas glided across the Grand Canal once more Monday as Italy's lockdown eased, taking the…
6 years ago
Coronavirus calm reveals flourishing Venice Lagoon ecosystem
by Giovanna GIRARDI Agence France-Presse VENICE, Italy (AFP) — "The flora and fauna of the lagoon have not changed during lockdown.…
6 years ago
Venice canals clear as city tourist-free under coronavirus
ROME, Italy (AFP) — The city of Venice is enjoying crystal clear waters in its world-famous canals due to a…
6 years ago
Venice faces more floods as state of emergency declared
by Alexandria Sage with Ella Ide in Rome VENICE, Italy (AFP) -- Flood-hit Venice was bracing for another exceptional high…
6 years ago
Climate change, corruption blamed for Venice flood devastation
by Ella IDE Agence France Presse VENICE, Italy (AFP) -- Much of Venice was left under water after the…
6 years ago
Flooding in Venice drowns Catholic cathedral’s priceless mosaics in sewage
by Ella IDE Agence France Presse VENICE, Italy (AFP) -- Dirty water swirls around marble tombs inside the 12th century…
6 years ago
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