A short vaporetto ride from the crowds is a Serenissima that still lives up to its name — a tranquil haven where locals and artisans live and work in an extraordinary setting
From the rules of capanna culture to the right aperitivo, via where to stay and dine, by an habituée of this charmed isle
Where to see some of the most beautiful sacred art in the world
This lush, lesser-known wine destination makes for a sparkling weekend trip from Milan
Ten movies set in one of the most cinematic places on the planet, chosen by our film critic
The off-site and satellite highlights of this year’s edition
The places that put the serene back into La Serenissima, as recommended by you
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 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
The essential ingredient of life is also a conduit for human connection
Aesthetics meets postcolonial politics as curator Adriano Pedrosa foregrounds art from Indigenous creators and the ‘Global South’
Even in summer, a self-drive, live-aboard boat offers an antidote to overtourism
Big cruise ships have been banned from the city but a smaller riverboat offers an ideal way to explore the less-visited islands
