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Meet your new airport uniform. Suddenly, my pants prayers have been answered. The effortless bottoms are equal parts fashionable and functional thanks to their sneaky design. They boast an elastic ...

But it's fitting, as the Doge's Palace (or Palazzo Ducale) has witnessed an intriguing history in its role as the residence of the doge (leader), the seat of government and the palace of justice.

9 bronze installations by sculptor Andrea Roggi go on display in the internal cloister, made using the lost wax casting technique. The expressive works represent the Tree of Life and dialogue with the ...