The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is most definitely one of the most loved and visited cultural attractions. Surely, when vacationing in Venice, you won’t want to miss out on plunging into works of art collected by Peggy and at the same time admire Ca’Vernier dei Leoni, the marvelous palace facing the Grand Canal where the collection is held. Continue reading
Venice is an open-air museum, there’s no doubt. Walking along the alleys and campielli, observing the city that was erected from water, describes centuries of history in every angle making it an incredible experience for everyone. But now apart from the city museums and national museums, and the temporary biennale exhibitions, Punta della Dogana and Palazzo Grassi, the Guggenheim foundation and the Vedova, as well as the many galleries and art shows, there is another one to add: Casanova Museum and Experience. Continue reading
Maybe not everyone knows that today’s Accademia Bridge in Venice was built in only 37 days. A very short time. Not quite a record though considering the bridge was inaugurated on the 15th of February 1933 and was supposed to be a temporary solution since the bridge was to be then constructed entirely in stone. Continue reading
Just when you think you’ve heard and seen all there is to see in Venice, some new detail will emerge, a magical moment, another marvelous unexpected piece to the puzzle is ready to reveal once more the beauty the city has to offer. This time it’s the Royal Gardens in San Marco, a small botanical paradise that will see new light in the second part of 2018 and will finally become, after years of degradation, one of the most beautiful gardens in Venice. Continue reading
You needn’t any particular reason to visit Venice. It’s a dream for many, and lately it’s becoming an easier thing to make happen. Our suggestion is to always carefully evaluate the period you would like to vacation in Venice, if you have the possibility of choosing, obviously. Continue reading
There’s a misleading exhibition on display these next months. A daring and curious game, an intellectual and artistic provocation, an emotional surprise for visitors that choose to come to Venice and appreciate some of the more interesting and contemporary art shows. In fact there isn’t just the Biennale to see in Venice. Continue reading
Venice and the Orient have historically always had important ties. This time you’ll find a worthy location on display right in the heart of the city. There is the beautiful show dedicated to the gems and jewels of India from the XVI and XX century, belonging to the Thani Collection. Continue reading
There are days different than others, even in Venice. If you are lucky- or clever enough- to be in Venice during this weekend, you will be able to discover new perspectives and new details that are often hidden or inaccessible throughout the year. Continue reading
Every year the moment arrives in which Venice’s long history of art transforms into the capital of contemporary art. It happens in spring, in correspondence with the inauguration of the most important art show in the world: the International exhibition of the Biennale of Art. Continue reading
For the Venetians the 25th of April is an important date that is honored every year. It is the festival of the Bocolo (rosebud) a day dedicated to the Patronal Saint of San Marco in Venice. Continue reading
It is one of the most important symbols of Venice and definitely the flashiest. Palazzo Ducale dominates the San Marco basin in all its splendor and magnificence. Visitors of the past all noticed its importance and tourists today are no exception. Continue reading
Spring in Venice: amazing. Walking through the alleys and campielli is a unique experience. Between the blooming flowers that grow in the hidden gardens and the warm air that preannounces summer. Continue reading
Desire to come to Venice during spring? April is a fascinating month to visit the most famous city on water. The climate is perfect and often you can enjoy summer temperatures, without the humidity of the hotter months. Continue reading
No there aren’t in Zoo’s in Venice, or bio parks or safari’s to visit while on a gondola ride. There are a lot of fantastic animals in Venice but the most important animal you won’t find when walking along alleys and campielli. Nevertheless, its presence is dominant and diffused and not only on the island of the Venetian Lagoon. It is the lion of San Marco, the undeniable symbol of the city and the Venetian Republic. Continue reading
Venice is an enigma, a mystery, a city meant to discover over and over again. Even though it may be small and timeless no visit is ever the same. The thousand different façades of such a beautiful city of art multiply exponentially thanks to many factors, which continues to modify its living conditions. Continue reading