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 …
The Spritz is a alcoholic aperitif very popular in Venice made with the Prosecco wine with addition of a liquor,(Such as Aperol, Campari or Select). The name derives from the German verb “spritzen”Spray, the act of adding water to wine. For many, in fact, Spritz was born during the period of the Hapsburg domination Veneto in ‘800. …
The January 6 2016 the traditional appointment with the cute “Regata delle Befane ” in Venice.it takes place every year to celebrate Epiphany is a Particular and happy challenge with the oars. The departure is scheduled at 11.00 from San Tomà to the Rialto and arrival. It is a playful race between the old owners of …
The Festa della Salute is probably the least “touristy”, and evokes a real popular religious sentiment. In 1630 the disease plague strikes again as the doge of Venice makes a vow to build a church called the Salute, asking for the intercession of the Virgin Mary to end pestilence. The project was entrusted to the …
The gondola is the most well-known boat in the world: even people who have never been to Venice can immediately recognize its unique shape, the metal bow decoration and for the distinctive Venetian rowing style. Like all the other lagoon boats the gondola has a flat bottom which allows it to float in very shallow water. The most important characteristic of the …
