Among the events at the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition is "This is Ukraine: Defending Freedom". Both engaged and artistic, it’s a project of monumental proportions, showing in one of Venice’s largest buildings.

The 59th Venice Biennale has opened, showcasing some of the best new artworks from around the world.

Seven skilled artisans work in the backstreets of Venice, the last custodians of an ancient craft.

Venice Carnival's tastiest secret is out: mammalucchi, a mouth-watering fried, sugary pastry which began life as an accident, is the treat hankered after by gondoliers and masked revelers alike

People get dressed up again for the Venice Carnival after two years of Covid disruption.

To combat overtourism, Venice is planning to introduce a booking system in 2022 or 2023 for those who want to visit the historic Italian city. Rates will vary depending on the season, and officials may even close the city to visitors at...

The two movies are in competition for the Golden lion — the Venice International Film Festival's top prize.

Gut-punching drama wowed viewers with portrayal of young woman desperate to arrange a termination in 1960s, when it could mean a prison term or death.

The Toronto International Film Festival made a return to theatres this year with scaled-back crowds, but the stars were back on the red carpet for the biggest premieres.

This year's Venice film festival sees directors experiment with a new form of storytelling.

The 78th Venice Film Festival marks a return to business for Hollywood heavyweights, silver screen stars and indie filmmakers.

The pavilions on display aim to show how architecture can shape the way we live and face up to challenges including climate change, rising inequalities and access to healthcare.

Italy is no longer in a lockdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic and even opened its borders to European tourists, but few are coming. And in Venice, it’s making life even less affordable.

Some countries in Europe have started to loosen border restrictions, but would-be travellers face a complicated patchwork of rules.

The entire country of Italy has been put on lockdown in efforts to reduce the spread of coronavirus.

The coronavirus outbreak in Italy has put the country’s hospitals in crisis, with some comparing it to a war zone.

Italy is locking down its northern region, major centres Venice and Milan, in an effort to contain a coronavirus outbreak.

Italy is attempting to lock down 16 million people — more than a quarter of its population — for nearly a month to contain the spread of coronavirus. Italians living in the quarantine zones, which include Milan and Venice, will need...

It's Venice carnival time again. Beware the masked faces lurking near the gondolas and the ancient buildings. The event first started in the 9th century but was entirely outlawed by the Holy Roman Emperor, Francis II in the 18th century....

The 18th-century masterpiece captures Venice in full splendour on Ascension Day, with the Doge’s golden barge - the Bucintoro - at its centre.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez held a lavish three-day wedding in Venice, attracting about 200 celebrity guests and featuring events at iconic venues.

Hundreds of protesters marched through Venice’s central streets on Saturday to decry billionaire Jeff Bezos and his multi-day wedding extravaganza, which some activists have criticized as an exploitation of the city. The demonstrators...

A high-profile wedding in Venice has sparked a storm of protest. Thousands of people took to the streets to voice their opposition to billionaire Jeff Bezos and his lavish wedding celebrations.

Around 90 private jets have arrived in Venice this week for the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez. The invite to the grand gala is a coveted one, with only about 200 to 250 people receiving invitations to the extravaganza, which...