The Redentore celebration where the Venetians give thanks for the end of the 1576 plague is next weekend. But Venice is suffering from a new type of plague which isn’t contagious nor does it kill but it is annoying. It is…
Workers protesting outside the gates of one of Murano’s premiere glass furnaces. They have been laid off, the company’s future in question. History This is not the first crisis in Murano Antonio Salvati was a lawyer by trade from nearby…
Venice and it’s beauty, historic buildings, ruler of the Adriatic seas is known around the world and people flock to Venice to snap photos. But there are lesser known attractions that have locals waiting in line. Limited quantities are available…
High water in San Marco ceased to be a rare occurrence in the past years, but rarely does it occur in May. I take it as a special favor for me from the Greek God of the Seas Rivers, Storms,…
It’s that time of year again for planning summer vacations. Here are a few updates on your Visit Venice Agenda. Expo2015 Get ready for larger crowds, book your hotel early as well as flights and trains. Cruise Ships are in…
The Feast of the Ascension is historic Venetian event celebrating the Serenissima (The Most Serene Republic of Venice) relationship with sea. It commemorates two very important events for the Republic, 9th of May 1000 AD when Doge Pietro Il Orseolo…
Each opening of the Biennale (every other year) art exposition brings something unusual. Once of the first things we spotted was a horse on a transport boat in front of San Marco. It’s not unusual to spot girls in wedding…
It’s a busy month in Venice with Expo 2015 opening in the nearby town of Marghera where a large facility was built for the event and the 56th International Art Exhibition, Biennale, opening with exhibits all around the city but especially in…
70th Anniversary April 25 marked the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of Italy. There are parades on all the islands and towns around the lagoon as locals recall this important day in the history of Italy and Europe. Admittedly, each…
This marvelous piece of architecture, an icon for the city of Venice, and most photographed bridge in the world is undergoing it’s umpteenth remodeling/restoration. And this time courtesy of a Veneto company, DIESEL and its CEO Renzo Rosso who has donated €5.5 million through his…