Livinallongo del Col di Lana (Veneto)

The stenciled painting of a stranded migrant child on the wall of a privately owned palazzo looking over the canal may become a permanent fixture in Venice.

It’s Italy’s most famous dessert besides gelato, but there’s no true consensus on where it comes from. Regardless of its precise origins, tiramisù never disappoints on the trivia front. 

The new film A Haunting in Venice sees Agatha Christie’s beloved detective unravel a spooky case in La Serenissima. We share the spots where we imagine Poirot would spend his off-duty time. 

Despite the high tides, giant cruise ships, and suitcase-wheeling tourists, Venice has not been declared an endangered World Heritage site. Whether that’s good news or not is up for debate.