It doesn’t ease the pressure on Venice. It’s a medieval tax and it’s against freedom of movement.” Gabriella Pappada, a visitor from Lecce in southern Italy, believes the entry fee is ...

Lecce is defined by its artisans and particular trades: Venice has lacemaking and Murano glass, Umbria has woven fabrics, many regions are known for their ceramics, and so forth. When looking for ...

Venice, October 29 - The first high water of the autumn hit Venice Monday and sirens blared across the lagoon city as the 'acqua alta' passed the 110 cm above sea level at which citizens are ...