VENICE, Italy — Under the gaze of the world's media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program Thursday to charge day-trippers a 5-euro (around $5.35) entry fee that authorities ...

Today, the city’s main protection against high tides is the MOSE set of flood barriers that rises from the seabed to cut off the lagoon from the Adriatic during exceptionally high tides.

In April 2024, Venice began its controversial experiment to charge day trippers €5 ($5.40) to visit the city on some of the busiest days of the year. But it’s not just the lagoon city ...

As tourists flood the lagoon city, Venice has suffered something of an identity crisis. Looking ahead, might art light the way forward? By Laura Rysman Reporting from Venice Venice is a magic ...

The city’s residents treat the lagoon as a watery backyard, picnicking or beachgoing on islands both tiny and sprawling. Visitors can do the same and more, exploring islands full of history ...

Venice resumed charging an entry free for day tourists visiting the Italian lagoon city on Friday. The scheme was first introduced in 2024, with the city requiring an "Access Fee” of €5 ($5.69 ...