In the past Venice exported the fruits of her skills, and many of her craftsmen, all over Europe. These, and the reputation of the city for the production of fine workmanship, was of great...
In the past Venice exported the fruits of her skills, and many of her craftsmen, all over Europe. These, and the reputation of the city for the production of fine workmanship, was of great...
These are the principal islands of the North Lagoon. Murano is a miniature Venice, famous for its glassworks. We will visit one of these, and watch masters of glassworking in their factory. We go on...
This palazzo was given to the City by the last descendant of the noble family of Mocenigo and houses the Museum of Fabrics and Costume. It exhibits examples of 18th century Venetian costume and...
There are a series of museums on Dorsoduro ranging from the Gallery of the Accademia to the Guggenheim and François Pinault foundations. The Zattere is also one of Venice’s favoured spots for a...
United with Venice only once a year when a bridge built over boats is thrown across the Zattere, the wide canal which separates it from the city, a walk around Giudecca will reward you with a special...
This district is the vibrant heart of the city, and a stroll through the Piazza and on amongst the campi, alleys, underpasses, stairways and theatres to the Rialto, the economic heart of the city...
Facing onto the Grand Canal, this palazzo was acquired in 2005 by François Pinault and completely restored in a minimalistic style by the Japanese architect Tadao Ando. The palazzo thus became an...
Undoubtedly, one of the most spectacular views of Venice you can get in the city is that from the bell tower of the church of San Giorgio Maggiore on the small island that bears the same name. The...
With the expansion of the Serenissima Republic on the mainland during the XV century the aristocratic Venetian families began to erect their villas in the countryside. They were conceived as...