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How to spend a vibrant weekend in Venice
An insider guide to the city on water and how to swerve the crowds
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Venice of the North? Paris of the East? The cities with ideas above their station
From Bruges to Baku, there is no shortage of self-styled alternatives to Europe’s great cities, some more overambitious than others
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Why every European city looks the same
An urban planning and architecture expert explains why most European cities feel so familiar – and suggests a few which do not
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How the one per cent escape the riff-raff in Venice
From cocktails with contessas to private firework displays, the wealthy travellers really push the boat out when they visit Venice
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A €5 entry fee for Venice? It should be much more expensive
Authorities claim an entry charge will help tackle the city’s long-standing overtourism crisis, but locals doubt it will make any difference
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The tourist attractions that aren’t as old as you think
A 14th-century temple that dates back to the 1950s? A gothic masterpiece rebuilt in the 21st century? Things are not always as they appear
Where to stay in Venice
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