The exhibition “Monet and Venice” at the de Young Museum is a major international showcase devoted to Claude Monet’s luminous and atmospheric paintings of Venice, created during his only visit to the city in 1908. Bringing together more than 100…
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…
This year’s carnevale recorded another record crowd with over 110,000 people on Saturday and Sunday. Of these, many are Italians who live in surrounding areas and take the train or bus into Venice and staying a few hours. However, they…
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…
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.
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…
The weather has been hot (and humid) all week with Saturday’s high about 89+ F or 32 C. And the walk down Strada Nuova is like a walk in the desert. It cooled down a little before the fireworks at…
The Basilica Santa Maria della Salute is undergoing a change. This exquisite chiesa (church) was built after the plague of 1630 which killed nearly a third of the population in the lagoon. The Doge Nicolò Contarini and the Venetian Senate…
