The city’s outer islands offer beaches, mosaics, fishing villages and the rhythms of ancient Italian life.

It's a 15- to 30-minute ferry ride from Venice, making it an easy day-trip option. For many residents of central Italy, Castiglione della Pescaia in Maremma is like an old friend—a beach they ...

Several centuries ago, if you wanted to cross the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge was the only way. There are now four major bridges that cross the canal, but Rialto is by far the most famous. The ...

Massive crowds during Venice's carnival led to disagreements between city officials on how to curb tourism. Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro believes turnstiles would be the "most democratic" option ...