A citizens’ group is now in charge of the island of Poveglia, where they will create a park for anyone who wants to leave Venice’s maddening crowds of tourists behind.
Tag: Venice (Italy)
At Bezos’ Venetian Wedding: Buzz, Bling and Backlash
The over-the-top party in the photogenic Italian city mixed Hollywood, Silicon Valley and political overtones.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Tie the Knot
The bride announced the marriage on Friday night in an Instagram post under the name Lauren Sánchez Bezos.
As Celebrities Arrive in Venice for the Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sánchez Wedding, Details Are Scant
As A-listers gather in Venice to celebrate the union of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, the couple is following a familiar playbook of how to control the message.
With Bezos Wedding, Venice Braces for Love in the Time of Tech Billionaires
The celebration of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez has divided a city that centuries ago set the standard for opulence.
A Dream Wedding for Jeff Bezos in Venice? No Way, Locals Say
The lavish nuptials, scheduled for this month, have raised the hackles of some residents exasperated by their city becoming a playground for the rich.
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 the spontaneous traveler).
Catholics Around the Globe Heed Francis’ Call to ‘Pray for Me’
The pope’s words emphasized his humility and belief that simple acts of devotion could unite the church. His illness has made the appeal more urgent than ever.
A Trump. A Dead Duck. And an Uproar in Italy.
A video shows Donald Trump Jr. sitting in hunting gear beside a dead protected bird. Italian lawmakers want answers.
Bans, Fees, Taxes. Can Anything Stop Overtourism?
Efforts to limit visitors in tourist hot spots have had mixed results, at best. Competing interests have a way of impeding attempts to stem the tide.