Don’t trust the copies: Murano Glass is unique and easily recognizable. But let’s start from the beginning. During your Venetian vacation it is natural to desire a characteristic souvenir that is able to evoke many amazing memories from your unforgettable trip. There are many objects that can do the trick, but you are looking for the product that is certified Artistic Murano Glass. Continue reading
For those who choose to visit Venice, it is a city that offers many opportunities to decipher its ways. Every angle, every palace, church, alley, or campiello holds history (some more than just one story) The fascinating city on water seems to never grow tired. Nonetheless “recent” history, one that is nothing near romantic –but quite the opposite- is still very important to remember and is hidden within this city. Continue reading
Time dedicated to museums in Venice is never enough. In the summer, or weekends, when visitors multiply, the risk of encountering long lines slowly cut back and give way to marvelous –and very diverse-museum sites on the lagoon island. Continue reading
At this point we’ve covered practically all there is to know of the bridges that cross the Grand Canal. First of all, there are four of them: The Rialto Bridge, The Accademia Bridge, the recent Constitution Bridge (better known as Calatrava, the name of the architect who projected it) and The Scalzi bridge, that is found in front of the Santa Lucia train station. Continue reading
Venice has many little, big peculiarities that make it unique and impossible to replicate. The beauty is in fact uncovering the many artisan businesses that operate as they did centuries ago. The squeri without a doubt fall in this category. Continue reading
If you want to celebrate like the locals do, be sure to take part to these traditional festivals in your summer visit to Venice.
Featuring something for everyone, in an almost country atmosphere – whether you’re into stories, music, theatre, video, cinema, food, charity and lotteries, religious functions, regattas, activities for children – here’s our month-by-month guide to some of the best experiences coming in the summer to live the city’s water soul, like Venetians do. Continue reading
There are many summer festivals in Venice, so many, and fortunately (we’ve already spoken of some in other blog posts.) every festival is special in its atmosphere and traditions. These appointments mark the Summer Venetian Nights with music, gastronomic stands and lots of fun for those who live in Venice. Continue reading
Venice is an island, everyone knows that. At the same time though Venice is more, a lot more: It’s a combination of islands that make up a marvelous net of unique scenery and diverse vocations within the Venetian Lagoon. Continue reading
Venice by night, is a must! We have learned to recognize the marvels in Museums under the moonlight, but in the lagoon there is another night venture ready to offer Venice lovers a unique experience, this time located in the spaces of the marvelous Arsenale. Continue reading
There are many ways to reach Venice (we have gone over a few in past articles). But if we told you there was one way, a very exclusive one, and a way different from all the others? Certainly it’s not for everyone, but if you want to make your entrance into Venice a triumphant one you should do it onboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express. 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
Every year Venice attracts millions of visitors who are interested in experiencing world-renowned events. One event that stands out is the Sensa Festival that is unique because it helps relive the century year old history of the Serenissima and its close relationship with the sea as well as the Voga alla Veneta (Venetian Rowing.) 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
Almost everything, in Venice, hides curious peculiarities, ingenious mechanisms and often innovated technology and architecture. Since we love to give good suggestions, we definitely recommend lifting your eyes up and looking up at Venice. One of the first things you’ll notice in fact are the many different chimneys – in all different forms and dimensions – on the roofs of the many homes. Continue reading
Venice, Queen of the seas. Well at least in the past it was, just as the many traditional Venetian songs remember. It is well known that the Serinissima has many marine establishments from, trade with the Orient to the battle of Lepanto. But the everyday relationship with water makes this Lagoon City a timeless pearl of uniqueness. Continue reading