A visit to Venice cannot be separated from a visit to the most important palace in the city : PALAZZO DUCALE located in the most important square in Venice : PIAZZA SAN MARCO A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the Doge’s Palace is an impressive structure composed of layers of building elements and ornamentation, from its …
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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 »
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 »
When you visit Venice you should look at the city from different perspectives. First of all walking : you don’t realize how many steps you do, how many bridges you cross, you just walk through the little streets called “calli” meeting a lot of “campi” (little squares) surrounded by buildings full of life and history! …
On the 11th November in Venice you may encounter groups of kids hitting pots and pans to celebrate St Martin. The festival of St. Martin is very important in Venice and has a long tradition. The cult of this saint is in fact very old, since the church itself was actually founded in the eighth century, perhaps …
11 november : The festival of St Martin in Venice Read More »
