San Marco


Take your time to grasp the details of the Clock Tower
May 26, 2019

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, …

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Follow your Intuition to Palazzo Fortuny
April 15, 2019

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 …

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The imposing exhibition of Luc Tuymans in Palazzo Grassi gets under your skin
April 13, 2019

The ‘La Pelle’ exhibition of Luc Tuymans in Palazzo Grassi kicks off the 2019 art season in Venice. If this exhibition is a measure for the numerous art events which …

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7 bookshops for booklovers traveling to Venice
November 7, 2018

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 …

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My top 8 non-tacky gifts and souvenirs of Venice
October 6, 2018

Buying a present for someone who loves Venice can be a challenge. They probably already have a wide collection of everything possible related to the city of their dreams. You …

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Wander through the hidden gardens in Venice
September 22, 2018

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 …

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