Taking a different walk early in the morning through the neighborhoods of Venice always brings surprises. I was wandering through Sestiere Santa Croce window shopping, looking for great Kodak moments when a small shop with a tiny gondola which appeared to…
This beautiful Venetian Baroque palazzo sits on the right side of the Grand Canal in Venice between the Rialto Bridge and the Accademia Bridge. Among English and American tourist it is known as the residence of Robert Browning, who died in…
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…
Workers protesting outside the gates of one of Murano’s premiere glass furnaces. They have been laid off, the company’s future in question. History This is not the first crisis in Murano Antonio Salvati was a lawyer by trade from nearby…
Venice and it’s beauty, historic buildings, ruler of the Adriatic seas is known around the world and people flock to Venice to snap photos. But there are lesser known attractions that have locals waiting in line. Limited quantities are available…
High water in San Marco ceased to be a rare occurrence in the past years, but rarely does it occur in May. I take it as a special favor for me from the Greek God of the Seas Rivers, Storms,…
It’s that time of year again for planning summer vacations. Here are a few updates on your Visit Venice Agenda. Expo2015 Get ready for larger crowds, book your hotel early as well as flights and trains. Cruise Ships are in…
The Feast of the Ascension is historic Venetian event celebrating the Serenissima (The Most Serene Republic of Venice) relationship with sea. It commemorates two very important events for the Republic, 9th of May 1000 AD when Doge Pietro Il Orseolo…
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…
70th Anniversary April 25 marked the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of Italy. There are parades on all the islands and towns around the lagoon as locals recall this important day in the history of Italy and Europe. Admittedly, each…