Venices

For days, Venetians have wondered what caused a swath of their city’s famous Grand Canal to turn bright green.On Monday, the authorities had an answer: Test samples of the water confirmed that the canal’s bright new hue was caused by…

Last Friday night, the dance floor of the Plaza Hotel’s Grand Ballroom dazzled with a faux-mosaic treatment: trompe l’oeil tiles in turquoise, gold, and orange were arranged into vignettes featuring pairs of peacocks. The decor (spearheaded…

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With 45 countries in total, Europe is a popular travel destination for many people due to its rich history, diverse cultures and beautiful flora and fauna. It offers a wide range of options for travellers, from bustling cities like Paris…

VENICE: It’s a simple solution, but one that may keep the marble columns and valuable mosaics of Venice’s iconic St Mark’s Basilica safe from seawater-induced erosion: A set of glass barriers installed around the 900-year-old church has…

For those counting, 2021 technically marked 50 years since Save Venice’s founding, but as last year went without a grand gala hosted by its maestra, Lauren Santo Domingo, 2022 would be the year to celebrate the cultural heritage…

The 5-million-euro head-to-toe restoration of the bridge was completed in 2019 but a planned inauguration ceremony had to be delayed twice because of COVID-19.…