Both a blessing and a curse of the Serenissima, water has given it its unique shape, has enriched it in its golden age, making it the undisputed ruler of the seas thanks to an unparalleled fleet in the Mediterranean. Water has exalted the hard work of its inhabitants,...
What stories lie behind the most fearsome prisons in the history of Venice? What are the origins of the terrifying Pozzi and Piombi? Around 1530 the entire Palazzo Ducale di Venezia was completely reorganized. An entire wing of the building was reserved for the...
The beauty of Venice is immeasurable, but only if you set foot at least once you can touch the centuries-old charm of this city that is rooted in water and that has its lifeblood in the water. Spectacular monuments overflowing with art and bridges that cross canals...
If you haven’t yet experienced the emotions of one of the most colorful and joyous festivals in Italy, it’s time to dive into that great festival of colors and music, the Carnival of Venice! A traditional event for more than 900 years (the first official testimony is...
If you move away from the most famous streets and calli in Venice, you will come across hidden places, surrounded by silence and filled with history and mystery. To echo the classic images of the lagoon city (gondolas, aristocratic palaces and canals) are its secret...
