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
Art and architecture fans are always more and more. What’s better than visiting one of the most important architectural exhibitions in one of the most incredible cities? End of May in fact (Saturday 28th precisely) is the inauguration of the 15th International Show of Architecture “Reporting from the Front”. In this period Venice is full of events, appointments and meetings. Professionals and art/architecture lovers reunite in the city and the whole island is moved by unsuspected vitality. Continue reading
Venice is marvelous. If seen from up top. Walking along alley-ways and campielli will touch you; navigating on the surface waters reserve unexpected surprises; seen from up high will leave you breathless. Continue reading
Venice is as we know a museum in itself. For Art and architecture lovers, this city represents the perfect go to place even without having to enter historical museums. In springtime, Venice transforms itself every year in the capital of contemporary art thanks to the exhibitions of the Biennale Art and Architecture and the exhibitions organized in museums Pinault, Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana.
You can say a lot of things about Venetians but one thing you can’t say is that they don’t know how to have fun. And the Venetian Carnival is the perfect occasion. The parties organized in historical palaces throughout the city during this period are really famous and the hunt for an invite has become even more difficult to get. Continue reading
How many postcard images of Venice come to mind in a second? Many, we are sure. Venice is without a doubt one of the most marvelous places on earth. It’s on the Top 10 list of cities photographed, regardless of its small dimensions. Therefore whoever wants something that captures your attention you can’t go wrong with a city like Venice. If you have some doubts just ask all advertisers from all over. Continue reading
They stand out between palaces and are scattered about Venice with calculated randomness. They are the Venetian Bell Towers. There are more than 100 (170 more or less when counting the island ones) and at first glance they can seem similar to each other. In reality they each have a different story and architecture. Continue reading
It’s easy to get to know Venice today, even for those who have never been (but obviously it isn’t quite the same thing.) Books, stills, satellite photos: Venice has no secrets not even for those that live it through a computer screen or navigate through their smartphone. That’s why the map of Venice of Jacopo de’ Barbari, Venetie MD, (see photo) is still very relevant and important today. Continue reading
Christmas, time for presents, even in Venice. The lagoon city is not only a large and open museum, it’s artwork diffused in every corner, and a concentrated with centuries of history. Even today Venice continues to make unique traditions that celebrate the made in Italy signature and experience handcrafted items on the most famous island in the world. Continue reading
Venice is always marvelous. But every season holds different hues of beauty that exalt some of its qualities more than others. If hot summer nights embrace you in a festive energy, fall reserves unexpected surprises, like limpid sunsets and typical atmospheric phenomenon. Here then are some valid reasons to visit Venice in autumn. Continue reading
With some exception, but there is nothing you can do: In Venice the summer of San Martino (Indian Summer) is (almost) always bound to happen. It’s a small bet, but November offers a lot of different and special sceneries in Venice. We’ve already touched upon water and fog – typical fall atmospheric conditions – but there are days, especially in these days, during this period, that make you think of springtime. Continue reading
How many museums are there in Venice? Many, but that’s not the point. Venice is a unique city and when we visit it is definitely useful to change perspective now and then. Venice in itself is a large and open museum. Every Palace tells a story of the centuries, every church is an incredible masterpiece while every alleyway or campo rewards us with priceless architecture. But obviously there are many and also very interesting traditional museums. The most famous you already know, so here then are some different ones but all the while valid alternatives to the most known ones. Continue reading
First of all, when: The Madonna della Salute Festival is the 21st of November. If in your travels you are looking for beautiful places and also traditional authentic experiences, this festival is something you can’t pass up. For Venetians the Madonna della Salute has a very important significance and is very heartfelt. It is the anniversary that remembers the end of a terrible plague that devastated the city and northern Italy between 1630 and 1631.
Gondola. Try to think of another boat as well known as this one. Difficult right? The Gondola’s curves come to mind and everyone, at least once in their life, would like to go for a ride. The Gondola owes its popularity to the symbolic value it represents for Venice: an ingenious example of nautical engineering that quickly became an enduring success over the centuries. Continue reading
The Biennale involves all of Venice, and not just the areas of the Giardini and the Arsenal. Collateral events and numerous national pavilions are scattered about the city like leopard spots in every Venetian quarter. Even better, what’s more are the events spread about the many islands in the lagoon this year. Continue reading