The owners of the artist’s former Venetian palazzo have applied strokes of colour and texture to the garden worthy of the great painter himself
A Dutch financier’s collection of 19th-century flora and fauna has become a modern-day wunderkammer in Venice
Piedàterre Venezia has a mouthwatering trove of shoes for every occasion
This lush, lesser-known wine destination makes for a sparkling weekend trip from Milan
Where to see some of the most beautiful sacred art in the world
Next year sees a new train service launch across Italy — La Dolce Vita Orient Express
Ten movies set in one of the most cinematic places on the planet, chosen by our film critic
Artichoke, duck and eel are staples of the city’s cuisine — a glorious union of land, water and air. Here’s where to find them at their most delicious
The FT’s art critic’s guide to navigating a world-class permanent collection spanning the 14th to 19th centuries
A dream-like Palladio church and bell tower, fabled ex-monastery, Borges-inspired maze and lush woodland dotted with starchitect chapels all make for a magical visit
On the island of Sant’Erasmo, a pioneering co-operative founded by local chefs has established a kitchen garden, providing the city’s restaurants with fresh, sustainable produce
On the trail of the visionary Italian architect who brought bursts of mid-20th-century sleekness to a storied cityscape
The designer, philanthropist and resident of La Serenissima shares her favourite places to eat, shop and visit
Aesthetics meets postcolonial politics as curator Adriano Pedrosa foregrounds art from Indigenous creators and the ‘Global South’
The luxury brand announces the opening of a new creative and cultural residence that promises to take client experience to the next level
Big cruise ships have been banned from the city but a smaller riverboat offers an ideal way to explore the less-visited islands
How to snack to the max in the home of cicchetti
Three green spaces in the floating city are tackling its thorniest issues from the root up
Even in summer, a self-drive, live-aboard boat offers an antidote to overtourism
The artist has teamed up with Murano and a Venice prison to create a sculpture with a cause
It can be one of the most rewarding cities in the world for food — especially if you follow these tips
Top tips on authentic places to dine and drink in La Serenissima
The places that put the serene back into La Serenissima, as recommended by you
Designers and artists are playing with the storied fabric, bringing new vim to the looms that have been clacketing away since the 16th century
The Danish jeweller is expanding into glassware with dazzling effect
The essential ingredient of life is also a conduit for human connection
The man once known as ‘the homeless billionaire’ is putting down roots in Venice. It’s all part of his plan to change the world with big ideas
‘Foreigners Everywhere’ aims to refresh art history by highlighting artists who tell stories about global movement
Venice’s efforts to get people to pay for the privilege is a good start but more is needed
In a spectacular Venetian palazzo, an artistic family continues to grow
The architect and art patron has filled his Venetian palazzo with surprising contrasts
The curator, restorer and director of Venetian Heritage loves gilt mirrors, local swimming pools and yearns for his nunnery in Croatia
Fashion’s futurist democratised couture in the 1960s. Today he lives in classical Italian style
