Following the collapse of the Roman empire, early settlers sought refuge on a lagoon with several small islands, muddy swamps ...

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 4 - The Bell Tower of St. Mark in Venice has reopened to the public, just in time for the culmination of Carnival on 'Fat Tuesday'. The iconic monument has reopened after a ...

Venice's famous gondolas have been left stuck in mud and unable to transport people amid historic low tides in the northern Italian city. Access for the boats, water taxis and ambulances has been ...