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Italy in winter: where should you go?

Are you thinking of a winter trip to Italy but you’re not sure about the location yet? After all, Italy is quite vast and winters can look very different depending on whether we visit the north or south. As such, today, we’ll go over which regions will serve you best depending on what you’re looking for. Here’s our guide to winter in Italy!

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Guide to St Mark’s Basilica

Though the basilica in Venice is not the largest, it’s certainly one of the most beautiful and well-known temples in the world. Located on the St Mark’s Square, it’s one of the biggest attractions in the floating city, alongside the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge. Why is it one of the most famous sites in Venice? Do you need tickets for it? We’ll go over that and more today in today’s guide to St Mark’s Basilica.

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What is the entry fee to Venice about and how much is it?

Venice is a powerhouse of tourism in Italy, with the peak season attracting over 100,000 daytrippers a day. This, however, has driven Venice into a state of overtourism, which has been impacting the city greatly, often in negative ways. To combat this, the authorities of Venice are introducing an entry fee to the city, starting in spring of 2024. Why? How much is the entry fee to Venice? Where does that money go? We’ll go over all the details today.

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