We are proud to announce that we have received the prestigious TripAdvisor Award for Excellence, that we take very seriously and have worked hard to obtain. A huge thank you goes out from us to all of you today who have taken the time, over the last year or so, to review us honestly about …
Countdown to the 2017 edition of the Venice Carnival, one of the most awaited Venetian appointments which, from 11 to February 28, will animate the entire Venice territory, Mainland included: more than 150 events for children, teenagers, glamour lovers and costumes fans. Creatum Vanity Af-fair, or The fair of vanity and beauty, the title of …
The first new coinage of 2017 dedicated to Venice. In a few days, in fact, the Mint (ZECCA) will issue a new 2-euro coin, commemorating the 400th anniversary of the completion of the San Marco Basilica. The two euro will be released in the coming days. On the new coin depicts the main facade of …
Venice The Basilica of San Marco on the 2-euro coins Read More »
A dolphin in Venice lagoon is not a great news, but that remains to swim seemingly quiet for an entire afternoon in the busy area full of boats is not normal! Luca Mizzan, the head of #MSNVenezia (Natural History Museum of Venice), marine biologist, was left alone with the dolphin and, always careful not to …
Explore the breathtaking hills and “borghi” (villages) of the Prosecco area, completely covered by vineyards: this is the home of the most famous Italian sparkling white wine. Here vineyards are producing Prosecco since 1542, you will have the chance to experience the Prosecco terroir from different perspectives. They will guide you through the natural characteristics of …
“Up and Down the Bridges” is a walk in Venice involving all participants – young people, adults, families, school parties and sport groups – in a stroll through the Venice calli (alleys), all together in the name of friendship and solidarity. Every year the money raised from the event, after expenses, is donated to charity. …
Today Venice turns 1595 ! The legend says that March 25, year 421 is the date of the mythical foundation of the lagoon city, set to become one of the most important cities of Europe and the capital of an authoritative Republic with its own flag, territory, currency and laws. To the same year is …
11 march 2016: Opens the first dock wheelchair-accessible landing place to allow people with disabilities to comfortably get on and off a gondola, according to a press release from nonprofit organization Gondolas4ALL, which launched the endeavor in 2012. The platform allows a person to board directly and without exiting his or her wheelchair. Previously, wheelchair …
11 march 2016 : inauguration of the first accessible dock for gondolas in Venice Read More »
Today, March 8 we want to remember the first woman to receive an academic degree from an university: Elena Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia was born in Venice, in a noble family, June 5, 1646, the fifth daughter of Giovanni Battista Piscopia San Marco procuratore, a lover of literature and the sciences. House Cornaro was a meeting …
08 march Woman’s day : Elena Cornaro Piscopia the first woman to graduate in the world Read More »
It was 29 March 1516. The Serenissima had just ordered that seven hundred or so Jews (of both Italian and German origin) be enclosed in a small isolated area of the city that had once been the site of a foundry. An unhealthy area, it was near the prisons and the monastery of San Girolamo …
The Venice Ghetto 1516-2016 : 500 years anniversary Read More »
