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…
What's Happening in Venice
Redentore – Celebrating the End of the Plague
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Venice’s Festa del Redentore is a vibrant celebration of survival and resilience, honoring the city’s triumph over the devastating 16th-century plague. The annual festival combines solemn religious observance with exuberant festivities, featuring a pontoon bridge, religious services, lavish feasts, and a breathtaking fireworks display. It commemorates Venice’s enduring spirit and the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo’s death.
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Celebration of Saint Antonio
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What's Happening in Venice
Change to Vaporetto Landings
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The vaporetto stops in Venice are undergoing significant changes along the Rio Cannaregio Canal Routes, impacting both locals and tourists. The relocation of boat stops will require adjustments in travel routes, causing inconvenience for daily commuters and visitors alike. These changes are expected to last for approximately 18 months.
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Red Rose for 25 April and the Legend
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What's Happening in Venice
Access Tickets to Venice begin 25 April
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Just a quick update on the dates you will be required to have an access pass to enter Venice. Again, if you are staying at a hotel, the hotel will arrange this. But you need to verify with them. If…
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Vaporetto Stops and Schedule Change along Rio Cannaregio
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The schedules for the vaporetto changes every summer to accommodate the influx of tourist and sunbathers. But this year there are more changes. Work along the Rio Cannaregio to remedy one of the lowest areas in the city will effectively…
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The Best of Carnevale 2024 Venice
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Life in Venice has gone back to normal. And those who paid 5,000 Euro to attend the Il Ballo del Doge hopefully got their money’s worth. You can already book online for 2025. (ilballodeldoge.com) The theme for 2024 Carnevale was…
Day Trips Venice
3 Days in Paradise…Venice
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For those of you who were waiting on my tips and suggestions….well here they are. It is available in Kindle and paperback. Here’s the link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNHNW5K This is my first attempt at writing (other than these blogs and the newsletters).…
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Admission Ticket to Visit Venice – Dates Announced
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Nothing, and I mean nothing is ever written in stone in Italy and surely not in Venice. So I hesitate to post anything regarding the new “tax or ticket” to enter Venice known in Venice as “contributo di accesso” or…