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Tintoretto is one of Venice’s most famous painters. With more than 700 works spread all over the city, it’s almost impossible to visit Venice without a glimpse on several of his paintings. The most difficult …
Glassmaking is one of the most important artisanal trades in Venice. The industry has been around since 846 and has a strong tie with Murano since 1291. To revive and promote the art of glassmaking, …
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 2, 2018. The event consists of 2 parts: …
The Festa del Redentore is one of the most important traditional events in Venice. It celebrates the end of the plague of the 16th century and is a yearly event ever since. It takes place …
The Festa della Sensa is a traditional event, which symbolizes the marriage between Venice and the sea. It takes place on May 13, 2018, which is the Sunday after Ascension (Sensa in Italian). Last year, …
The cultural heritage of Venice is not limited to beautiful palazzos, glassmaking or gondoliers. Venice has also a very long history in music. Many composers who lived in Venice played an important role particularly in …