The legend of the Red Rose (il bocolo) in Venice.
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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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We Love Venice, Please Stay Home!
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I used to write blogs about the great things to do in Venice, about the incredible artwork and architecture. And stories about the history behind this incredible city that I love so much. But that was before the absolute masses…
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Celebrating the Festa della Repubblica
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The 2nd of June is celebrated in Italy as the beginning of the Republic of Italy. This only came about in 1946 after a national (actually the first ever vote by the people) who rejected the monarchy with the King…
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Carnevale Venezia ’23
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This year Carnevale in Venezia just made me nostalgic for past years. The public statement from Venice officials was that the restoration work in Piazza San Marco prohibited the large stage, the various exhibits. And there were tons of people…
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Today is another Boots Day in Piazza San Marco
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Redentore Venice 2022
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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…
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Venice Under Water Today
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Today’s high tide in Venice at in the afternoon was at 156cm above sea level. That is approximately 61.4 Inches or 5.11 Feet. If you consider that the average height above sea level is only about 3.5 Feet. You…
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The Magic of Snow in Venice
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According to me, the most beautiful city in the world is truly magical when it snows. Now I know that the snow is a nuisance to the workers, the boats and most of all to the elderly where it is…
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Not So Acqua Alta in San Marco Square
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One of my favorite things in Venice, though certainly not any Venetian’s favorite thing is Acqua Alta or high tides that flood the city, creeping in silently. My phone app called “hi!tide Venice” notified me there would be a…