Venice is one of those heralded cities that tops the bucket list of billions of people around the globe. People are drawn to its ethereal beauty, romantic gondola vibes, and of course, the traditional Italian food and wine. And while there are plenty of things to see, do, and photograph in Venice, it’s not a city that warrants an extended trip, eve...

In the lobby of the Mystic Seaport Museum, near a clam-shaped hand-blown glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly, a full-sized wooden gondola has been on display. The two objects provide a symbolic introduction to “Sargent, Whistler, and Venetian Glass: American Artists and the Magic of Murano,” a show about the art, craft and history of Venice and Murano...

You may not know that Venice is made up of many islands. Experts actually cant really agree on the final number but its around 118-120 islands. Don´t worry, as when you travel to see Venice your visit will be to a handful of islands at the most. A popular cruise ship stop, Venice is served by Italy´s fourth busiest airport Venice Marco Polo. Here a...

Venice has once again postponed its contentious plan to introduce a visitor entry fee which had been due to come into effect on 16 January 2023. The booking system, which will involve an entry fee for day-tripper tourists arriving in the lagoon city, has now been pushed forward at least six months, reports state broadcaster RAI. The reservation sys...

Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 7 pm. Casa Belvedere, 79 Howard Ave., Staten Island, NY 10301. Presented by Anita Sanseverino. In-person and virtual. Register for In-Person here. Register for Virtual here. The Venetian Carnevale is the most well-known festival in Venice, but there are other festas even closer to the hearts of Venetians. It used to be said that...

When you look at Venice, the first feeling you get is that an artist built it to embody Beauty. That is why it is not easy to say which are the most beautiful places to visit and the best things to see in Venice. This city is all magic floating on water. Stroll through the ‘calli’, savour the silence of the water creeping under the bridges, imagine...

It was a historic first for St. Mark's Basilica, which this morning, with water 95 centimeters high over the middle of the sea, did not see the tide enter the mosaic floors, thanks to the glass barriers erected in recent months all around the perimeter of the monument. The 'glass belt' - a temporary solution before the long final works to raise the...

When: Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 12:00 Noon. Lunch will be served before the lecture - Where: La Cumbre Country Club - Lecturer: Gabriella Schooley (see short bio below) Cari Amici, Dear Friends, The Italian Cultural Heritage Foundation of Santa Barbara is delighted to offer this interesting presentation on the Venetian women of the 16th Centur...

Italy is populated with foreign tourists at any time of the year, but on the occasion of some holidays, even Italians tend to prefer their country as a destination for their holidays, especially during the All Saints' weekend. The bridge this year happens between Tuesday and Wednesday, which means that for those who can, it will be a long weekend f...

A glowing sea of bright orange and red cocktails has become a common sight in bars and restaurants across Europe and beyond as the Italian-born spritz continues to find new fans. This wine-based cocktail was served as an aperitif in northeast Italy for decades, and drunk with cicchetti (Venetian tapas) across the neighborhood bars of Venice. The mo...