Category: Venice

Venice, located in the Veneto region, is one of Italy’s most iconic cities.

  • How Venice Invented the World

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    Many of the conventions that we accept as “normal” today were originally invented in Venice. A new book takes us on a journey through Venetian thought and innovation.

  • Prato della Valle, Padua: Italy’s Largest Piazza

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    Prato della Valle measures 90,000 sq meters, making it not only the largest square in Italy but one of the largest in Europe.

    A kiss in Prato della Valle, Padua
  • For the First Time in More Than 20 Years, the Facade of St. Mark’s Basilica is Scaffold-Free

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    With so many ancient structures in need of constant upkeep, Italy is no stranger to scaffolding. Venice’s St. Mark’s Basilica, in particular, is known for constantly being under repair.

  • How to Avoid Tourists in Venice

    It’s the conundrum that many travelers to Venice face: how to be a tourist but avoid other tourists.

    Aerial view of Venice, Italy