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Centuries-Old Mural Hidden in an Apartment Block in Venice Gets a New Lease on Life
A 16th-century mural has been discovered in Venice, a rare surviving example of decoration that once adorned many of the city's facades.
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Pope Francis's Legacy Includes a Historic Venice Biennale Visit and a Call for Restitution
Pope Francis died on April 20 at 88, marking the end of an epoch for the Catholic Church and the beginning of its search for ...
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Lavertezzo, Ticino – Switzerland’s Most Photogenic Mountain Village (4K)
Hidden in the stunning Valle Verzasca in Switzerland’s Ticino canton, Lavertezzo is a captivating village known for its natural beauty and postcard-perfect scenery. Located on the left bank of the ...
Venice expands its day-tripper tax program in bid to combat overtourism
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Venice is charging day-trippers to the famed canal city an arrivals tax for the second year starting ...
Battling ‘Eat and Flee’ Tourists, Venice Brings Its Entrance Fee Back
A measure to limit day tourism on peak days began for the second year on Friday, charging day trippers five euros (or 10 for ...