There are few places in the world where New Year’s Eve feels as theatrical as Venice. On December 31st, the city becomes a stage set of candlelit palazzi, glittering chandeliers, rooftop toasts, and fireworks reflected across the lagoon. For travelers…
The days where you will be required to have a ticket to enter Venice for 2026 just were announced. The ticket is required for those entering the city between 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. It is a bit confusing even…
In the soft glow of a Venetian winter evening, the canals reflected the warm lights of festive decorations. The sounds of children anxiously awaiting and sweets from the pastry shops wafted through the air as the city prepared for La…
Giorgio is not a glass artist in the traditional sense, though he possesses the ability to make ordinary vases, animals and figurines you find all over Murano. Giorgio’s talent lies in making the extraordinary. In his vision, Cinderella doesn’t have…
The Byzantine Palazzo with view on the Grand Canal can boast some amazing occupants and owners. The palazzo is thought to have been designed by Sansoverino but it’s intrigue came later when Baron Raimondo Franchetti a famous explorer and consultant…
The restoration of one of Venice’s most well known landmarks, Santa Maria della Salute is complete. The work on the dome which has been completed. Baldassarre Longhena the Venetian architect built, the Church of Santa Maria della Salute (1631/32–1687) at the entrance…
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…
