Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez to spotlight Venice's artisanal heritage during upcoming nuptials
Read full article: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez to spotlight Venice's artisanal heritage during upcoming nuptialsJeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have invited celebrity friends like fellow space traveler Katy Perry, Oprah Winfrey, Mick Jagger and Ivanka Trump for their Venice nuptials later this month, but the couple hopes to put a spotlight on Venice’s own traditions during the celebrations.
Venice says it will host Bezos wedding and denies reports of possible disruptions for the city
Read full article: Venice says it will host Bezos wedding and denies reports of possible disruptions for the cityThe city of Venice has confirmed it will host the wedding of multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sanchez, denying reports the famous Italian city would be invaded by hundreds of celebrities and possible disruptions for citizens and tourists.
Venice extends its day-tripper tax through next year to combat overtourism
Read full article: Venice extends its day-tripper tax through next year to combat overtourismVenice will extend its day-tripper tax through next year, increasing the number of days and doubling the fee to 10 euros for last-minute visitors.
Venice day-trippers will face steep fines if they fail to pay an access fee under a pilot program
Read full article: Venice day-trippers will face steep fines if they fail to pay an access fee under a pilot programDay-trippers to Venice who fail to pay 5 euros ($5.43) to enter the lagoon city’s historic center during a time-limited pilot program launching later this month will face steep fines.
Venice rolls out day-tripper fee to try to regulate mass crowds on peak weekends
Read full article: Venice rolls out day-tripper fee to try to regulate mass crowds on peak weekendsVenice authorities have rolled out a pilot program to charge day-trippers 5 euros ($5.45) apiece to enter the fragile lagoon city on peak weekends next year.
Italy identifies 20 foreign tourists who perished in fiery crash from overpass on Venetian mainland
Read full article: Italy identifies 20 foreign tourists who perished in fiery crash from overpass on Venetian mainlandItaly has launched an investigation after a fully electric-powered bus with foreign tourists veered off a busy overpass on the Venetian mainland during rush hour.
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St. Mark's Square reopens in Venice, but water remains high
Read full article: St. Mark's Square reopens in Venice, but water remains highWater rose up again in St. Mark’s Square on Saturday and the forecast for Sunday was worse. The forecast for Sunday was for the high water mark to reach 1.6 meters (5.2 feet) above sea level. On Saturday, tourists sloshed through St. Mark’s Square and strolled across it on raised walkways. Many snapped photos of themselves standing in shallow water in front of St. Mark’s Square to document their presence during this exceptional high-water season. She was blowing dry stone jewelry made by her husband, Alfredo, in their workshop near St. Mark’s Square.
Venice flooding nearly touches level of infamous 1966 flood
Read full article: Venice flooding nearly touches level of infamous 1966 floodThe high tide reached a peak of 127cm (4.1ft) at 10:35am while an even higher level of 140cm(4.6ft) was predicted for later Tuesday evening. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)Flooding in the canal city of Venice has reached the second-highest level ever, after infamous 1966 floods. The high-water mark hit 187 centimeters (74 inches) late Tuesday, meaning more than 85% of the city was flooded. The highest level ever recorded was 198 centimeters (78 inches) in 1966. Called "Moses," the moveable under-sea barriers are meant to limit flooding of the city, caused by southerly winds that push the tide into Venice.