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What to expect from the Art Biennale 2024

The 2024 edition of the Venice Art Biennale (April 20 - November 24) will offer an inspiring overview of art created by and related to ‘foreigners’ in the broadest sense of the word. Everyone who...

A practical how-to guide on transportation in Venice

When you book a trip to Venice, you dream of boat trips on the canals. However, when trying to figure out how to reach your hotel, the whole transportation system might seem very intimidating...

How to prepare your visit to the Art Biennale 2024

The 2024 edition of the Venice Art Biennale takes place from April 20 until November 24. Curator Adriano Pedrosa has entitled this 60th International Art Exhibition ‘Foreigners Everywhere – Stranieri Ovunque’. This expression has...

The fascinating history behind the Arsenale walls

The Arsenale is one of the landmarks of Venice which has been instrumental to the historical, economic and political power of la Serenissima over the world. Every passer-by has certainly admired the beautiful gate...

These stunning scuole grandi reveal the social history of Venice

The 7 scuole grandi are religious confraternities, which played an important role in the social history of Venice. Their charitable activities included the organization of processions, the distribution of money, food and clothing to...

Take your time to grasp the details of the Clock Tower

Every first time visitor of Venice regards the Clock Tower (Torre dell’Orologio) on Piazza San Marco with admiration. However, very few visitors take the opportunity to visit the Clock Tower, or even to look...

San Marco: 11 surprising facts about the Piazza of Venice

Millions of tourists visit the Piazza San Marco every year. There are however lots of elements which remain hidden for the first time visitor. The impressive square, the stunning basilica, the beautiful Palazzo Ducale...

Insider tips for your first trip to Venice

The most important thing to understand before your first trip to Venice is that the city is completely different from anything you have ever seen and that, most likely, you will want to return...

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