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On March 25, Venice will celebrate its 1598th birthday. Its long history involves numerous intrigues, 120 doges, several oppressors such as Napoleon and Austria, as well as many battles amongst others with the Turks. As …
Exploring Venice from the cultural and culinary heritage point of view opens up new perspectives for frequent travelers. Venice, between the fall of the Roman Empire in the year 476 AD and the demise of the …
Did you ever wonder about the ‘pali da casada’, the colourful poles in front of palazzos and hotels along the canals in Venice? These wooden structures are an intrinsic part of the skyline and the …
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 …
Gondoliers are an important Venetian icon and remind us of a glamorous lifestyle. They represent one of the eldest trades in the city. There is however still a lot of mystery around the gondoliers’ world. …
Since I started my blog on Venice 2 years ago, I received a lot of questions. Some are from experienced Venice travelers, but many come from people who don’t know the city yet. One of …