News of Venice, Exhibitions of Art, Festivals, Events
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…
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…
Venice through the eyes of Bill Weir on CNN’s The Wonder List. If you are planning on visiting Venice, or just like to armchair travel, these will give you a good sense of the city. He is trip is in the…
Self proclaimed, ‘The Most Beautiful Bookstore in the World’, if not the most beautiful, certainly one of the most interesting and entertaining bookstores. It hides just outside the tourist traffic in Venice in the Castello Sestiere and draws me in…
Visiting the Museum of Glass, Murano No trip to Venice would be complete without a visit to Murano and the Glass Museum, why there is even a boat stop named for it, “Museo”. It has been closed for renovations, but just…
Tourism in Venice is taking a toll on the ancient buildings and the locals. Now you may have to pay a toll to see this historic square. This proposal was presented by Marco Scurati, a travel consultant who is hoping…
In addition to the costumes, visitors from around the world and the frittelle, there are 73 events during the several weeks leading up to Martedi Grasso (Fat Tuesday). There are sumptuous dinners at the palazzo around the city, the most…
The beginning of Carnevale in Venice is hard to miss as you walk past the pastry shops around the city. The aroma of rising dough and fried deliciousness wasps down the streets. These goodies will disappear on the Wednesday after Carnevale…
Venetians in their indomitable spirit, neither rain, snow or high water keeps them from celebrating Carnival. Imagine that each day for about 3 hours, twice a day, the water crept into your street, your home or your store. Let’s see your…
Carnevale 2015 Venice: The season is here and the opening festivities began on Saturday with the thoroughly modern parade of balloons, lights and characters. The official poster found all over Venice is by the Illustrator Giorgio Cavazzano. The theme for this…