Monica Poli has spent years patrolling the streets of Venice. Now she’s famous on social media. Well, at least her voice is.
Tag: Venice (Italy)
Fluorescein Turned Venice Grand Canal Green, Officials Say
A chemical used in underwater construction and medical procedures was used to dye parts of the channel bright green, but the authorities still don’t know how it got there.
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In ‘Little Venice,’ Cruise Ships and an Influx of Tourists
With a ban on large cruise ships in the waters surrounding Venice, nearby Chioggia is one of the new go-to ports. While many welcome the new visitors, some worry that the tourism boom could turn sour.
Venice Will Require Tourists to Register and Pay Entry Fee
City officials are introducing a new fee to visit Venice and its islands, a move, they hope, will limit tourists.
Venice to Replace Glass on Santiago Calatrava’s Slippery Bridge
The city will replace the glass on Santiago Calatrava’s footbridge across the Grand Canal with stone after too many pedestrians fell.
In Venice, High-Tech Tracking of Tourists Stirs Alarm
Can cellphone data and surveillance cameras help restore the city’s old-world charm, or just destroy what magic remains?
Looking for St. Mark’s Square? You May Find Yourself in a Shipyard Instead.
As Venice’s ban on cruise ships took effect this weekend, some tourists were surprised to be docked hours away from the city’s famous sights.
‘Dune’ and Princess Diana Biopic to Debut at a Starry Venice Film Festival
Hollywood blockbusters are back on the program after a less celebrity-driven edition last year, but the event will still be far from business as usual.
Italy’s Government to Ban Cruise Ships From Venice
In a landmark move, Italy’s cabinet on Tuesday declared the lagoon a national monument and banned large cruise ships from entering starting Aug. 1.