Everyone knows Venice and its incredible beauty and undeniable uniqueness. Sometimes though we get the impression that this island is becoming more and more a big open museum, a large-scale work of art that was meant to be visited, like a mausoleum, simply admiring its marvels. Continue reading
We won’t stop repeating it: The Grand Canal is one of the many marvels found in Venice, it is the backbone of this little island and as we like to say the “blue carpet” you can admire the magnificent city from. Continue reading
If you want to experience and live a completely different Venice, you should then plan a night visit out on the town. Not in the evening or sunset (obviously these moments are valid too) but at night. The city’s nature radically changes under the moonlight, from crowded island rich in energy it morphs into a calm and timeless setting. Continue reading
Venice is the city of love and the most romantic. No doubt. Everyone speaks of Paris as well as Florence and Rome in Italy, but they even speak of this tiny little island in the Venetian lagoon.
Many tend to tell you the same thing, Try to mix in with the “natives” so you can understand the traditional customs of the city. Since it is one of the most rewarding approaches to visit Venice during your Vacation. Continue reading
It’s not spring in Venice until the big art inaugurations begin. Often, during the frenetic and exciting period of spring and on, Venice becomes even more than ever the capital city of art. Not only is there the various art shows in every corner of Venice, there is the contemporary art in the grand museums, foundations and galleries. Continue reading
Spring in Venice is beautiful. Not that this amazing and unique island isn’t during all other seasons, it’s just that during spring the smell of the lengthier days, the variable atmospheric conditions and less humidity than usual, help revive the Venetians and the city visitors. Continue reading
Venice is a puzzle, Venice is a labyrinth. We can get lost without worry or divide it up to get to know its beauty. Every quarter reserves a hidden gem and many other well-known attractions. We’ve already gone over what to visit while in Cannaregio, so here is what we can discover in the magnificent quarter of Dorsoduro. Continue reading
Venice in its glory had more than 300,000 inhabitants. A lot of people for such a small island. And if the residents were many, there wasn’t a shortage of noble families (or wealthy merchants as a matter of fact.) Therefore, to emerge on a social level it was necessary to demonstrate in a tangible way their wealth. What more evident way than to construct grander and more magnificent palaces? Here then are some exemplary “artistic brick ” buildings built from the 1300’s and on from the show-off competition. Continue reading
Venice is a fish. Yep, you heard right. Obviously it’s not just any fish. And most importantly you can’t catch it. But if you want to admire it, see it up close and enjoy it, you won’t regret it. Continue reading
Vacationing in Venice isn’t enough to get to know the heart and soul of the city. It’s a bit of a Venetian philosophy: Venice is a secretive city that should be revealed a little bit at a time. Here are some suggestions to start off on the right foot and explore the long love story of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Continue reading
You can’t take away Venice’s traditions. During the centuries, Venice has tried to remain authentic, in spite of it all. Today it still offers some collective rituals that help relive the traditions of the Serenissima Republic or just simply help the few Venetian habitants enjoy the marvelous island. The Venetian Regattas are one of these traditions. Continue reading
For many, winter isn’t the ideal time to travel. Wintertime instead is reserved exclusively for snow sports while vacationing in the mountains. We’ve already seen the advantages of visiting a city of art like Venice during the winter but for those who prefer to wait for spring, here are some things to do with the warmer season. Continue reading
Don’t worry they aren’t literally big schools. If you visit them you won’t find hundreds of students outside or professors waiting for class to end. Nothing of the sort, rather the Scuole Grandi, that transcend even today guard values and traditions, without forgetting its artistic importance. Continue reading
Venice is a unique city and as we have already seen has its own dictionary. But when streets and piazze are mentioned we are convinced we know what they mean. But Venice is even unique in this sense: there aren’t streets or cars, but alleyways (calli) and smaller alleys (callette); no piazze but squares, no rivers but canals and rii. Here are some suggestions in orientating and getting accustomed to these names. Continue reading