Venice, Italy, often celebrated as the “floating city” and the “Queen of the Adriatic,” continues to enchant visitors with its singular allure, rich history, and captivating blend of renowned ...

In the 15th century painting “Miracle of the Relic of the Cross at the Rialto Bridge,” a Black gondolier calmly rows his client through the center of a frenetic scene. When you picture Venice’s famous ...

In the 15th century painting “Miracle of the Relic of the Cross at the Rialto Bridge,” a Black gondolier calmly rows his client through the center of a frenetic scene. When you picture Venice’s famous ...

The Italian gondola has long been a symbol of romance and adventure, gliding through the serene canals of Venice ...

Until recently, the most accessible one-volume history of Venice was A History of Venice by the late British aristocrat, John Julius Norwich (Vintage, 1989). That excellent work now gives pride of ...

The Italian city has seen access cut off for the tourist boats, as well as water taxis and ambulances Kirsty Hatcher is an Associate Editor on the People.com Morning Team. She has been working at ...

The floating walkway to San Michele island near Murano is the longest of the three, traversing a relatively shallow area of the lagoon from the Fondamente Nove. The temporary bridge arches upward to ...

While the Vanderbilts of the Gilded Age are best known for expertise in railroads and social climbing, they aren’t often credited for their contributions to design. Terrazzo flooring—a Venetian ...