Nanxun, a stunning 1,000-year-old town in China, is known as "the Venice of the East" - and it's not hard to see why.

Venice started charging this week €5 (US$ 5.30) fee for day-trippers who are not staying overnight. Despite the launch of the scheme to curb mass tourism was postponed several times, it will now ...

Both Venice and Verona are charming, historic cities in Northern Italy. While they have some similarities, they also have ...

A writer and his daughter wander the ancient city at night, inspired by Joseph Brodsky, the Russian writer who loved the city ...

The best time to visit Venice is from September to November when tourists desert the city. Although the temperatures – which range from the upper 30s to mid-70s – necessitate some layers ...

Out spill the Venetians. Tourism isn't the only reason for the accelerating exodus, but one question hovers like a haze: Who will be the last Venetian left? "Venice is such a lovely city," said ...

Venice's strict tourist tax is coming back into force in 2025 to combat overwhelming crowds - but some months will still be quieter than others.

It’s de rigueur to do the crossing standing up but remember: for Venetians this is a crucial means of transport not a tourist attraction. Don't rock the boat. Venice’s doges (dukes ...

Venice’s mayor described the scene as “apocalyptic” and declared a period of mourning. Photo: Claudia Greco/Reuters ...

Authorities in Italy are investigating what caused a bus crash near Venice in which 21 people died, including several children. The "horrific" incident saw the coach, which was carrying foreign ...