Why Venice is the ultimate winter city trip in Europe

The nearly empty water taxi shook and made a strange, ethereal whine, as if whales were involved in moving it along. As we approached Venice a week before Christmas, we were enveloped in light: silvery blue and pearly white skies. Lacy palaces and domes, a mirage, began to come into focus. Venice is at its most beautiful in winter.

There's a new reason to visit Venice outside peak hours. In 2024, the city will trial a ...