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The beauty of Venice lies in its details. The fascinating doorknobs for instance add grandeur to the Venetian houses and transform them into palazzos. You immediately wonder why the owner chose a specific sculpture and …
Every year, I try to find new reasons for my regular trips to Venice. Hence, I was happy to discover several new initiatives for 2018 such as the anniversaries for 500 year Tintoretto and 150 …
A visit to a university might not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning your trip to Venice. However, a visit to the Ca’Foscari University is a unique experience which you shouldn’t …
Venice is famous for its artisanal traditions such as glass making. However, not everyone realizes that this entails much more than only Murano glass. One of the lesser known specialties is the production of smalti …
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 …