Venice is considered a very safe destination. However, as is the case with most popular tourist destinations, the city can be a magnet for pickpocket crimes. Keep a watchful eye on your belongings ...

City officials hope this initiative will help manage crowds in the UNESCO-listed destination, which often struggles with high tourist volumes. At peak times, Venice accommodates around 100,000 ...

A pretty Italian city has DOUBLED its tourist fees for last-minute day-trippers. Day-trippers who book last-minute visits to Venice will need to pay €10 (£8.35), which is more than double the ...