Wooden Ceilings of Venice
Today we would like to tell you about one of the most fascinating things of the city of Venice – wooden ceilings... Continue Reading
Venetian Gothic Palaces
Everyone has a certain image of Venice. Even those who never visited the city still have a certain picture in mind, not... Continue Reading
Palazzo Albrizzi
In San Polo district, not far away from the crowded Rialto market, on a calm and quiet little Campo, stands the imposing... Continue Reading
The church of Santa Maria del Giglio
The church of Santa Maria del Giglio – St. Mary of Lilly – is one of Venetian Baroque masterpieces and it is... Continue Reading
Why should you visit a palazzo?
All of the people arriving to Venice are probably planning to visit one of city’s beautiful palazzi. But what are their expectations? ... Continue Reading
Weather in Venice
Weather in Venice and weather in Italy in general are two completely different things. When people think about Italy, they always imagine... Continue Reading
Cemeteries and Burials in Venice
Have you ever wondered about how customs of burial changed throughout history? Nowadays Venice has a cemetery on the Island of San Michele... Continue Reading
Gondolas then and now
Gondola used to be the main means of transportation for Venetians pretty much up until the invention of motorboats. First mentioning of... Continue Reading
Doges of Venice
Throughout a millennium of Venetian History, 120 doges ruled the Serenissima. Here you are a few curiosities about doges you maybe don’t know... Continue Reading
