There’s something undeniably magnetic about Italy’s iconic cities - Florence’s Renaissance flair, Rome’s ancient ruins, and ...

In the 16th century, Venice was one of the world's wealthiest and most influential cities. Palaces were decorated with large amounts of artwork, as were churches, governmental institutions, guilds and ...

To understand both the human and environmental threats to the future of Venice, AD spoke to historian of Renaissance Venice and associate professor at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine Michelle ...

Venice, a living museum of obscene wealth, was an apt place for his nuptials.

Soar above the serene island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, where the stunning Benedictine monastery and its majestic church designed by Palladio overlook the sparkling Venetian Lagoon. This ...

Winter — with its famous fogs and reduced crowds — provides breathing room and deepens the mysteriousness of Venice’s narrow passageways and centuries-old buildings.

All you ever wanted to know about the subject, from the story of Carpaccio and Bellini's narrative painting to a Venice guide for little explorers—selected by the curators Annette Hojer and ...

In an ancient Hindu hymn, a game of dice was compared to an addictive drug. Three thousand years later, when the world’s first casino emerged in Renaissance Venice, it prompted a near collapse ...

Discover the magic of Venice, Italy! Explore iconic sites like Piazza San Marco and the Grand Canal, plus hidden gems and the city's rich history.

To understand both the human and environmental threats to the future of Venice, AD spoke to historian of Renaissance Venice and associate professor at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine Michelle ...