Where to sleep in Venice city center Ca’ Sant’Angelo is a Venetian gem from the fifteenth century that enchants its guests with four deluxe apartments reflecting the typical elegance and style of Venice. Situated in the heart of the city, just behind the prestigious Teatro La Fenice and a mere 5-minute stroll from the renowned…
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What can’t be done in Venice Yes, you understood correctly, the title is not misleading. We usually read those who suggest itineraries, more or less known places, public transport, where to eat or where to sleep,however, not a lot of people take the chance to say what cannot be done in Venice. A small, fragile…
Some useful information about Venice This small island, home to around 50,000 residents, is one of the largest tourist areas where cars are not allowed Venice is connected to the mainland by the Littorio Bridge, now commonly called the “POnte della Libertà” (Freedom Bridge). It is about 4 km long, and allows the transit of…
Sant’Angelo square in Venice Campo Sant’Angelo is located in the historic center of Venice, in the San Marco district. Buildings of historical architectural importance overlook it, such as: Palazzo Trevisan Pisani, Palazzo Gritti Morosini, Palazzo Duodo, and the Monastery of Santo Stefano. On the western side, there is a small Oratorio dell’Annunziata, wanted by the…
Saint Valentine, Patron Saint of lovers Valentine’s Day, the feast of lovers and their Patron Saint Valentine is celebrated every year on February 14. There are many legends about this Christian martyr named Saint Valentine who was once bishop of Terni. According to one story, he gave a sum of money to a poor girl…
The art of good eating in Venice We would like to introduce you to the flavours of Venetian cuisine by suggesting a historic restaurant, Vini Da Pinto: here you can really eating well. It is located in one of the most characteristic areas of Venice: Campo delle Beccarie right in front of the famous Rialto…
Bacaro, the typical venitian wine bar Venetians, who wish to have a bite, usually head to a Bacaro. It’s the typical wine bar of Venice. People can enjoy some street food: a delicious savory snack (cicchetto) with a glass of local wine (ombra). One of my favorites is ‘Bacaro da Lele’. It is located in…
The art of photography in Venice Daniele Nalesso embodied the art of photography in Venice. He started at the age of 13 when his father lent him his camera and with the photographer of the Doge’s Palace, he started photography and darkroom printing. For 15 years he photographed events at the Hotel Excelsior and Des…
The last goldbeater in Venice The last craftsman in Europe who still beat the gold leaf exclusively by hand lives and works in Venice. This noble metal is made into very thin sheets (a few microns)to be used for gilding in art and design. The Punta della Dogana ball and the Angel of the Saint…