Venice, Overwhelmed by Tourists, Tries Tracking Them

Can cellphone data and surveillance cameras help restore the city’s old-world charm, or just destroy what magic remains?

A Giant Violin Floats Down Venice’s Grand Canal

This 39-foot-long instrument, built by local artisans and carrying musicians performing a live concert, sets a course for the future.

In Venice, Jewelers Try to Revive Their Businesses

The lack of tourists during the pandemic may have made the city more livable, but empty streets don’t buy jewelry.

Italy’s Government to Ban Cruise Ships From Venice

In a landmark move, Italy’s cabinet on Tuesday declared the lagoon a national monument and banned large cruise ships from entering starting Aug. 1.

Finance Ministers Meet in Venice to Finalize Global Tax Agreement

The Group of 20 gathering begins a crucial stretch in yearslong negotiations.

Venice and Cruise Ships: A Delicate Balance

Last month, a 2,500-passenger ship entered the Venetian Lagoon — the first since the pandemic began — reanimating the debate on the negative effects of mass tourism.

A Curator’s Vision for a Post-Pandemic Venice Biennale

Cecilia Alemani, who will lead next year’s art extravaganza, wants a Biennale that grabs attention beyond the opening-week parties.

A Curator’s Vision for a Post-Pandemic Venice Biennale

Cecilia Alemani, who will lead next year’s art extravaganza, wants a Biennale that grabs attention beyond the opening-week parties.