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After years of watching the gracious movements of rowers in the Venetian canals, I decided it was time to try this myself. I mustered up my courage and booked an …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …