The district first seen by those arriving from the mainland, anciently much involved in the wool trade and where buildings of great quality have arisen. Little-frequented alleys will lead to our...
The district first seen by those arriving from the mainland, anciently much involved in the wool trade and where buildings of great quality have arisen. Little-frequented alleys will lead to our...
Not to be missed for an understanding of the grandeur of the Republic of Venice and of its history. The Palazzo Ducale was the residence of the Doge and the seat of government and the magistracy...
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...
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...
Housed in a 13th century palazzo. In 1621 it was allocated by the Republic of Venice for the use of Turkish merchants as a residence and warehouse. In 1923 it became a museum. One section is...
Owned by the Italian Navy, this is their most important museum in Italy. The tour begins with exhibits recalling the maritime achievements of the Serene Republic, but also of the Italian Navy and of...
Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari is a splendid Franciscan church which over the centuries has accumulated innumerable works of art ranging from the sculpture of Donatello to that of Canova and from the...
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 1949 the collector of modern American art, Peggy Guggenheim, acquired a palazzo on the Grand Canal which became her home for 30 years. It is now the most important museum in Italy of American and...