Most giant film festivals are all about the present — and future — of cinema by their very nature. Audiences assemble to see premieres of the latest films that will come to define the upcoming months and discover new talent who will make their mark on the form. But given the collective cinephilia of the […]
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75% of Venice under water after unusually high tide strikes famed city (WATCH LIVE)
HomeWorld News Published time: 29 Oct, 2018 18:36 Get short URL © Reuters / Manuel Silvestri Three-quarters of the Italian city of Venice is currently under water after a storm system brought strong winds and rose water levels more than five feet. Let’s block ads! (Why?)
Venice Bans Kayaks and Other Recreational Boats From the Grand Canal
Venice Bans Kayaks and Other Recreational Boats From the Grand Canal Advertiser Disclosure The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site […]
Holidays 2018: Alternative city break destinations to Venice – WITHOUT the tourists
Italy: The best alternatives to Venice without the tourists Thu, June 14, 2018 The best Italian alternatives to Venice without the tourists in Italy. Getty Images 1 of 5 Bergamo – Located in the Lombardy region, it lies in the foothills of the Bergamo Alps Venice, one of the most romantic places in Italy, has […]
Venice to ban new takeaway food shops opening in the city – as mass tourism continues
Venice has attempted to tackle the problem of over-tourism with a ban on food takeaway shops from opening for three years. Many tourists choose to buy from the takeaways as they explore the city and its historical sights. This, in turn, causes a large amount of litter to plague the small city. It has also […]
Will a Huge New Flood Barrier Save Venice?
Finally, construction is finishing on the delayed barrier to protect the city from high tides. But how well will MOSE actually work? https://media.wired.com/photos/5ac569774738fe045ed850dc/master/pass/venice-914896102.jpg
Holidays 2018: Where to go in March including Venice and Miami – last minute deals
GETTY Holidays 2018: This March there are various places Brits could visit for sun Where to go on holiday in March? Reigo Eljas, Country Director for lastminute.com, recommends Belfast, Miami and Venice for a break away and a last minute deal. Belfast – Northern Ireland The capital, and largest city in Northern Ireland, has undergone […]
The restaurant in Venice that charged 4 tourists €1,100 for a steak dinner has been fined €14,000
Unsplash/Federico Beccari A restaurant in Venice charged four tourists €1,100 ($ 1,350/£970) for four steaks, fried fish, and water. The news garnered some bad publicity for Venice. Osteria da Luca has since received visits from the police and health and building inspectors, who fined it €14,000. The Venetian Hoteliers Association also offered the tourists a free […]
Venice Tourists, Beware of Being Charged $1,200 for Lunch
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Doing THIS very normal thing in Venice could get you FINED 100s of pounds
If you’ve ever fed pigeons before, be warned: it could mean you part with wads of hard earned cash, that is if you do it in St. Mark’s Square, located in the centre of Venice. City officials banned the common practice of feeding the local pigeons that frequent the square, in a bid to stop […]