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Let us discover ‘another aspect’ of Venice following the footsteps of Venetian ladies who lived here in the past centuries. Allow us to start from close to the Rialto Bridge, at Palazzo Cornaro [...]

On a very cold January morning I was walking back home passing by Saint Mark’s Square. The air was crisp and against the greyish lead sky the contours of the two statues appeared sharp-edged in [...]

Pellestrina is a narrow strip of land, 11 km long, that separates the Venetian lagoon from the Adriatic sea. You can reach Pellestrina by bicycle, by bus or by private boat from the Lido (or  [...]

I already looked into the reasons why Commissario Brunetti has become such a beloved fictional literary hero. In this post of mine (click here to read the entire post) I mentioned Guido is an [...]

Are you looking for hidden, quiet corners in busy Venice, corners full of history, art, architecture and spirituality? What about walking over to a peaceful cloister, the cloister della [...]

Venice offers several hidden gems, churches, museums, courtyards but also artisan shops and ateliers run by skilled artisans. If you think you are already familiar with all artful hand-made items [...]

When the sun sets, Venice acquires without doubt a special atmosphere. You can add unforgettable memories to your stay in Venice with a tour during sunset, twilight and dusk. SUNSET, TWILIGHT, [...]

A frequently represented religious episode in the Middle Ages was the drunkenness of Noah. In Genesis we learn that after the flood Noah became a farmer and cultivated his vine-garden. After [...]

Are you planning a guided tour through the highlights of Venice, but you also believe you can learn a lot from other food cultures? Well, we can add one hour for a Venetian culinary experience [...]

In 2020 and 2021 a new, terrible virus and the subsequent resulting COVID pandemic turned the world upside down. We all were suddenly confronted with words such as to be in lockdown, FFP2 masks, [...]