Get carried away by the magic of the Venice Carnival! On February 4th, the unmissable Opening parade on the Grand Canal to kick off the carnival until February 21st. That of Venice, is one of the best known and appreciated carnivals around the world; ancient origins confirm the first official document declaring carnival a public […]
All of us, at least once in our lives have heard of the market, but how many people know about it?The Rialto market: the name Rialto comes from the term Rivo Alto, because it indicated that place was the part of Venice from the highest banks.Over the years Rialto became the beating heart of Venetian […]
A short walk from Rialto is the Ponte del Lovo, one of the smallest bridges in Venice and spanning the Rio de San Salvador, the structure is mainly brick and stone, meandering iron balustrades.Tradition teaches that it is the only one of the more than four hundred Venetian bridges from which St. Mark’s Bell Tower […]
Santa Maria della Salute is a basilica in Venice erected in the area of Punta della Dogana, from where it stands out in the panorama of St. Mark’s Basin and the Grand Canal. Designed by Baldassare Longhena with attention to the models of Palladio, it is one of the best expressions of Venetian Baroque architecture. […]
Venice as we well know gathers many interesting attractions, but in the Dorsoduro sestiere in the direction of Accademia we find Campo San Barnaba. A quiet, charming square, dominated by the neoclassical Church of San Barnaba that boasts of its Istrian stone facade, in fact the campo has been used several times for film sets, […]
Still many mysteries surround this ancient and young pharaoh who ascended the throne at the age of nine, and Howard Carter, a British archaeologist, has unraveled some of them. Pharaoh’s death occurred in 1323 B.C. on the eve of his 19th birthday, and the mystery deepens upon the discovery of the royal mummy, which is […]
Italy has a position of excellence in the international panorama of glassmaking, both artistically and industrially. The city of Venice is the ideal showcase for the evocative creations of international artists who celebrate the contemporary nature of a material with such an ancient history in the city that has been the protagonist of the glassmaking […]
The “Campiello” is a literary prize awarded to works of Italian fiction.Born in Venice, the prize needed a Venetian symbol, and in tradition it has always represented the place par excellence of meeting and cultural and mercantile exchange for its inhabitants; the right cue to define a cultural event to emphasize the decisive participation of […]
The Historical pageant re-enacts the welcome given in 1489 to Caterina Cornaro, bride of the King of Cyprus, who renounced her throne in favor of Venice. In 1797, the fall of the Republic, the Regatta did not cease. In that very year the Venetian democratic government induced two competitions, it was called the “Corsa di […]
One of the most heartfelt festivities by Venetians, in which the religious and the spectacular aspects coexist, thanks to the fireworks display which, on the night of Saturday 16 July, attracts numerous visitors: on the San Marco Basin plays of light and reflections trace a kaleidoscope of colors that stands out behind the spiers, domes […]
Fondazione Prada’s initiative dedicated to neuroscience, “Human Brains,” surveys different fields: from neurobiology to philosophy, from psychology to neurochemistry, from linguistics to artificial intelligence. Through a convergence of diverse scientific approaches, the human brain is examined in the plural-as expressed by the title-to underline its intrinsic complexity and the irreducible singularity of each individual. The […]
Mary Weatherford has drawn inspiration for her new series – exhibited for the first time here in the storied rooms of Palazzo Grimani – from the Venetian master Titian’s celebrated painting The Flaying of Marsyas. In The Flaying of Marsyas, Titian interprets an ancient mythological tale in which the satyr Marsyas rashly challenges the god […]
Dating to the Middle Ages, Palazzo Grimani began as an L-shaped structure standing along the Santa Maria Formosa and the San Severo canals, built in the Byzantine and Gothic style typical of Venice in that period. Antonio Grimani, one of Venice’s most accomplished merchants and Doge of Venice from I521 to 1523, purchased the palazzo […]
For the first time in 500 years, the Procuratie Vecchie have been opened to the public. Tourists and Venetians can discover the challenges that vulnerable people face, the social impact of The Human Safety Net programs and how they can help, through an interactive journey. Originally Procuratie Vecchie were a place of political power of […]
Restaurants of the Alajmo Group: a new reason for food lovers to visit Venice. […]
15 exhibitions, 22 curators and designers, 12 Japanese National Living Treasures,
over 850 unique works crafted by more than 400 designers and artisans from 43 countries. […]
Two years after Acqua Alta, Mariano Fortuny’s house museum reopened its door to the public. […]
Walking through Zattere, it is impossible to miss this place. Characteristic tables and chairs, with a beautiful view of the Giudecca island. This is the Riviera restaurant. […]
We have prepared for you a list of exhibitions that are worth seeing in Venice in March. […]
The ineffable essence of a city that is rebellious yet elegant, cosmopolitan yet absolutely Italian, is captured in the material mankind has used for millennia, from everyday items to masterpieces – meet the Lunardelli brand. […]
If you are visiting Venice during the Carnival, you are about to live an incredible experience. […]
What do you have in mind when you think of Venice? Murano glass definitely comes to mind. […]
Did you know that in the heart of Venice you can admire the best artists from Africa? Meet the Akka Project. […]
Do you know interesting facts about the Venetian Lagoon? Read our guide in which we’ve gathered some interesting facts. […]
Have you ever heard of the legendary Venetian architect Carlo Scarpa? If not, it’s time to catch up and read the article! […]
Today’s post is dedicated to a fascinating woman that described herself as an “art addict”: Peggy Guggenheim (1898–1979). […]
Have you left your gift buying to the last minute? We’re here to help and present our Christmas gift guide for all those who are running late! […]
The Venetian glass beads, small and precious artefacts of many types, have long been a part of Venetian glass-making history and still today represent a lively and important production. […]
Most cities in Italy have something special about them, Milan has fashion, Rome has history, and Venice (besides its canals) has… perfume! […]
The contemporary design by Lunardelli joined Corte di Gabriela for the exhibition of Venice Fashion Week 2021 […]
Looking to pass for a local when you come to Venice? The best way to do this is to try the typical foods in Venice! Check our list of a must-try dishes. […]
Venice is a city like no other in the world. We invite you to discover the beauty of Venice through the eyes of Corte di Gabriela. […]
