The Carnival of Venice is among the most famous in the world, characterised by the splendid and mysterious Venetian masks. Coloured, decorated, simple or more whimsical, the masks are almost exclusively associated with this time of year, but in Venice, these particular ornamental objects are closely linked to the craft tradition of the mascareri and […]
Venice hosts the first edition of the Salone dell’Alto Artigianato Italiano, a unique event celebrating Italian art and craftsmanship in the heart of the lagoon, cradle of ancient crafts and know-how handed down over the centuries.During the Exhibition, there will be the opportunity to discover the best of savoir-faire in various sectors ranging from ceramics […]
St. Giovanni and Paolo Campo was defined by locals up to XIX century as “Campo of Wonders” because of some wonders appearing or because some magnificent monuments. Its Church has been built by Dominicans starting from 1234, and the building been consacrated in 1430. Together with Frari’s , this is the most astonishing gothic church […]
Located in the easternmost area of the city (Castello) was built since the seventh century the Church then dedicated to Saint Peter in the ninth. From 1451 it was the seat of the Patriarchate of Venice and, until 1807, the city’s cathedral. The reconstruction, designed by Andrea Palladio and commissioned by Patriarch Vincenzo Diedo (1559), […]
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Palazzo Pisani: once home to one of the most powerful Venetian dynasties, it has been the seat of the Conservatory of Music since the nineteenth century. Embellished with frescoes, statues, marble decorations, stucco and friezes, it is divided into two internal courtyards separated by loggias areas and large halls on several floors: of particular impact […]