Nothing about Venice makes sense. It’s a city built on water with no cars (or bikes), and even the fire trucks are boats. The ...

Venice is famously a minefield of overpriced, tourist-trap restaurants offering depressingly mediocre food. Happily, for those in the know there are also some wonderful authentic local finds, and ...

I just returned from a two-week whirlwind journey to 15 places in Italy. It was my first time visiting this beautiful country but it definitely won’t be my last. I am hoping this reflection will help ...

MILAN — Matteo Panfilio sounded relaxed when dialing in on Monday. The first week of the Venice Film Festival — always the busiest, he said — is behind him, and it’s all downhill from now on. Not that ...

In Padua, the historic Caffe Pedrocchi serves a famous mint coffee that is not meant to be stirred. The Venetian island of Burano is known for fresh seafood, like tableside deboned Branzino, and a ...

HOTELS: Venice Venice features sublime art-filled lodgings with unbeatable Grand Canal views and a terrace primed for ...

In Padua, the historic Caffe Pedrocchi serves a famous mint coffee that is not meant to be stirred. The Venetian island of Burano is known for fresh seafood, like tableside deboned Branzino, and a ...