Planning a trip to Venice? Treat yourself to a personalized Venice Insider Program. Click here for more information.
San Michele is one of the most intriguing islands of the Venetian lagoon. You can see the island from the shore in Venice, but the secrets of its cemetery are well-hidden behind a large wall. …
When you think about perfume and the art of perfume making, Venice might not be the first city that comes to mind. Maybe you’re thinking about Grasse in France, Pyrgus in Cyprus or Cologne in …
On November 4, 1966, the city of Venice woke up in the middle of its biggest nightmare. The largest flood in its history reached a level of 194 cm above median sea level and covered …
The 7 scuole grandi are religious confraternities, which played an important role in the social history of Venice. Their charitable activities included the organization of processions, the distribution of money, food and clothing to poorer members, …
Venice is not only a city of beautiful palazzos, but also of impressive libraries. Libraries are often overlooked when you seek interesting places to visit in a city, but they are usually based in nice …