From culture to couture to cuisine, Paris is known for many reasons. But did you know that travellers also consider it as the European city with the most beautiful homes?

Venetian artist surprises the city with his concept of a violin-shaped boat. The unusual boat rides down the Grand Canal with the musicians performing aboard

The ban came in the wake of UNESCO warning that the lagoon city will be put on the endangered heritage list. But will this measure be enough to make sure the city holds on to its World Heritage...

The art heritage body is seeking a permanent ban on cruise ships endangering the fragile infrastructure of the flood-prone city, if the latter's World Heritage Status is to remain intact

An OT reader recounts watching sunrises in the places he has travelled to and the impulses the early hour lends him

All large vessels will berth at the industrial Marghera Port

The city is monitoring tourists on their phone and through CCTV cameras

Bocca di Leones is a 16th century tip line where Venetians could file a letter against the nefarious activities of fellow citizens

Despite having a multi-billion euro anti-flooding system, the city of Venice continues to face high tides and heavy floods

In case Venice disappears beneath waters, this project will make sure it is preserved for posterity, in just one terabyte of data

Once home to a variety of fish and birds, the project plans to restore the lagoon to its glory days by introducing more freshwater

The revival of a plague-era necessity in Tuscany is signalling the start of a new trend in pandemic-aware outdoor dining

Standing the test of time, Hagia Sophia is significant culturally, architecturally and historically

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