VENICE, Italy (AP) — The Italian glassblowers of Murano have survived plagues and pandemics. They transitioned to highly prized artistic creations to outrun low-priced competition from Asia. But ...

In my opinion, native Venetians are born with royal status in the amazing, aquatic, Italian city that otherwise teems with day-tripping tourists and swimming with cruise ship shoppers. Tony Veljaca is ...

From catching sunsets in Piazza San Marco to cruising on a gondola beneath the scenic Bridge of Sighs, there are so many wonderful (and romantic) things to see and do on a vacation to Venice. But some ...

MURANO, Italy — There has been an unusual silence within the world-famous glass factories of this Venetian island. On a late December day, at the site of the largest producer, all that could be heard ...

The Venetian island, famous for its glass, has long been on the wane, but 700 years of expertise is a terrible thing to squander. By Ray Mark Rinaldi This article is part of our Design special report ...

Murano has been Venice’s glorious glass-making island since the 13th century. Tolerating life in Venice means constantly navigating its delicate collection of islands, bridges, boats and canals.

VENICE, Italy (AP) — The Italian glassblowers of Murano have survived plagues and pandemics. They transitioned to highly prized artistic creations to outrun low-priced competition from Asia. But ...