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Travel Weekly senior editor Jeri Clausing paid a visit to Venice, her first European trip since the start of the pandemic. Pictured, St. Mark's Square, where the pigeons still outnumber the people.

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Dispatch, Venice: Tourism's slow return

Travel Weekly senior editor Jeri Clausing paid a visit to Venice, her first European trip since the start of the pandemic. Pictured, St. Mark's Square, where the pigeons still outnumber the people. Photo Credit: TW photo by Jeri Clausing

Travel Weekly senior editor Jeri Clausing paid a visit to Venice, her first European trip since the start of the pandemic. Pictured, St. Mark's Square, where the pigeons still outnumber the people.

Venice's once crowded canals are still largely empty.

The city's famed and formerly tourist-clogged canals are virtually empty, gondola captains standing at the ready.

Many of the city's famed gondolas remain docked.

As tourism returns to Italy, so do some lines for key attractions, such as Doges' Palace.

There are few crowds, but enough tourists to give Venice a positive vibe.

St. Mark's Square.

As Italy slowly opens, Venice has a relaxed vibe.

While some storefronts have shuttered, plenty of shops are open and awaiting tourists as they return to Venice.

Visitors have a rare opportunity to enjoy Venice without the crowds.