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    The Venice InsiderMay 23, 2017 @ 18:05

    Have you ever heard of the Ammanian and Sant'Ariano islands in the Venetian lagoon? To be honest, I didn't either, but after reading Iris' post, I certainly feel like going there to watch the flamingos.

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    Part 2 of our Blog Series Unchartered Lagoon is now online. Discover the Sunset Islands - Ammiana, Sant'Ariano and the north-eastern Lagoon.

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    The Venice InsiderMay 21, 2017 @ 11:00

    Christine Macel, the curator of the Art Biennale, pays a lot of attention to the experience of the visitors. In combination with her focus on the artists, she decided to organize the 'Tavola aperta' (Open table), where the visitors can talk with an artist at lunch.

    This is only one example...

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    The Venice InsiderMay 20, 2017 @ 11:19

    NEW: 9 insider tips to escape the crowds in Venice

    Did you ever feel overwhelmed, or annoyed, by the crowds in the center of Venice? I know I have and I'm sure you recognize this feeling.

    Contrary to what you might think, this does not prevent you from...

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    The Venice InsiderMay 18, 2017 @ 18:00

    The Art Biennale has been open for a week now and the reviews of the first visitors are very positive. I will continue to publish previews of the pavilions in the weeks to come.

    The latest one is 'Tomorrow is Another Day' at the pavilion of the United States from artist...

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    The Venice InsiderMay 17, 2017 @ 19:31

    Starting this weekend, the Palazzo Ducale organizes again the 'Musei al chiaro di luna'.

    This means that every Friday and Saturday during summer, you can visit the Palazzo until 11 PM. That's an additional 4 hours to discover this beautiful building and to take some exceptional pictures.

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    The Venice InsiderMay 16, 2017 @ 17:55

    I'm very proud to tell you that my insider tips with some of Venice's hidden gems (such as Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Scuola Grande di Santa Maria della Misericordia, Serra Dei Giardini, Museo di Palazzo Mocenigo, Scala Contarini del Bovolo) have been published on the website of De Morgen, one of Belgiums national newspapers.
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    Vergeet Venetië niet te bezoeken, wanneer u naar de Biënnale trekt

    Van plan om de komende dagen, weken, maanden de Biënnale van Venetië te bezoeken? Naast onze kunsttips, is het ook moeite om langs deze negen trekpleisters…

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    The Venice InsiderMay 14, 2017 @ 11:39

    On Friday, the European Commission (Creative Europe) adopted the proposal to make 2018 the European Year of Cultural Heritage. The goal is to:
    encourage people to explore Europe's rich and diverse cultural heritage,
    celebrate, understand and protect its unique value,
    reflect on the place that cultural heritage occupies in all our...

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    The Venice InsiderMay 13, 2017 @ 11:00

    If you are planning to visit Venice in the coming weeks, you can watch 2 traditional boat parades: the Festa della Sensa and the Vogalonga. They are quite different, but both are very beautiful to watch.

    May 28: The Festa della Sensa is an ancient celebration of the relationship between Venice and...

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    The Venice InsiderMay 11, 2017 @ 18:00

    The preview days of the Art Biennale are ongoing, which means that my social media are flooded with stunning pictures. I have mixed feelings about this as I would have loved to be there (but unfortunately couldn't make it), but when I see the queues and crowds, I know I will have a much better...

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    Venice Art Biennale 2017: Overview - The Venice Insider

    Detailed and up-to-date information on the 2017 Art Biennale in Venice, such as program, curators, national participations, exhibitions and reviews.

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    The Venice InsiderMay 10, 2017 @ 22:34

    A beautiful video of Venice. Sit back and enjoy!

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    Venezia Autentica - Discover and Support the Authentic Venice

    This gorgeous video by Beautiful Destinations brings #Venice back to the Venetians and it is something which is as rare as it is essential.

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9 insider tips to escape the crowds in Venice
May 19, 2017

More than 20 million visitors per year walk around the small streets of Venice. Everyone wants to see the same landmarks, such as Palazzo Ducale or the Rialto bridge, which makes the surrounding areas overcrowded at times. Contrary to what […]

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How to prepare your visit to the Art Biennale 2017
May 5, 2017

The 2017 edition of the Venice Art Biennale runs from May 13 until November 26. Curator Christine Macel chose the theme ‘Viva Arte Viva’, which puts the artists at the forefront of the exhibition, and not only the art. You […]

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Follow Brunetti on a suspenseful trip around Venice
April 21, 2017

If you love Venice and you love crime novels, you have probably already read one or more adventures of Commissario Guido Brunetti. Even though Venice is a relatively safe city, murders take place all over the city in these stories […]

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The balancing act of the curators of the Art Biennale 2017
April 7, 2017

The curators of the Art Biennale in Venice play a crucial role in the success of their national pavilion, and indirectly even of the Biennale as a whole. Even though they often remain in the background, their choices will eventually […]

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Don’t miss a thing of the Regata Storica 2017
April 3, 2017

The Regata Storica is one of the most important traditional events in Venice. It takes place every first Sunday of September, which is this year on September 3, 2017. The event consists of 2 parts: a historical boat parade and […]

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