I had often admired the narrow façade of Palazzo Grimani on my way to Santa Maria Formosa. The sculptures seem to call you and make you turn your head when …
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 …
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, …
Sant’Erasmo is one of these Venetian islands that fires one’s imagination. Whenever you have dinner in a restaurant which uses local ingredients, they always refer to the produce of Sant’Erasmo. …
When I think about Murano glass, I immediately imagine a glassmaster blowing a pipe in an artisanal way at a dusty-looking furnace. There is however much more to it. Even …
Art fans visiting Venice know that Palazzo Fortuny in the San Marco sestieri is always organizing a beautiful exhibition during the Biennale. The palazzo itself is however also worth a …