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As a frequent visitor of Venice, it’s impossible not to know, or at least to recognize, the work of the Venetian architect Carlo Scarpa. His architectural projects can be found all over the city, but …
I love reading books so I love to spend time browsing bookshops to discover new titles and authors. Also in Venice, I can’t resist entering each bookstore I pass. You can find a wide variety …
People often refer to Venice as the city of canals and bridges. However, the more than 500 gardens largely exceed the 403 bridges in the city. Just like me, you might be surprised by this …
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 …
Peggy Guggenheim was, and still is, one of the important women who left a mark on Venice. She was not only an esteemed socialite while she lived in Palazzo Venier dei Leoni along Canal Grande. …
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 and …