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...
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...
In 1516 the government of the Republic of Venice established a place of enforced residence for Jews, thus instituting the first Ghetto in history. Their segregation served also as protection from...
This is the Museum of Modern Art. This sumptuous baroque palazzo houses 19th and 20th century Venetian, Italian and works from the Biennali, notably Klimt’s Judith. 20th century sculpture from...
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...
In the Central Lagoon. The island takes its name from its ancient allocation as a plague hospital for the quarantine of those suspected of being infected by plague. Deserted for some time, it has...
Believe it or not, there are some five hundred gardens, large and small, in the city of Venice, hidden behind those high walls you see along the canals and alleyways. Our visitors will be led to...
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...
An island of the Central Lagoon that looks like a sandy hump between Lido and S. Erasmo. In ancient days this became a summer resort for the people of Altino, later for those of Venice. With S...
