During the life of the Serene Republic there arose special institutions committed to caring for abandoned children, in which orphans were educated in music and song. A visit to the church of the...
During the life of the Serene Republic there arose special institutions committed to caring for abandoned children, in which orphans were educated in music and song. A visit to the church of the...
This most popular of Italy’s playwrights, and one of Venice’s most illustrious sons, was born in the elegant gothic Palazzo Centanni in 1707. In 1913 it became a museum celebrating...
Facing onto Piazza San Marco, this museum takes its name from the collector Teodoro Correr who, on his death, bequeathed many artefacts and paintings to the City. Of particular interest are several...
An early Venetian Renaissance building (1496–99), designed by Mauro Codussi. It serves as a triumphal entrance to the Merceria, the long and ancient main street of the city that leads to the...
At the southern edge of the Lagoon is Chioggia, a typical small fishing village, which was at one time one of the most important harbours of the Adriatic. It stands between the Lagoon and the sea...
These are the principal islands of the North Lagoon. Murano is a miniature Venice, famous for its glassworks. We will visit one of these, and watch masters of glassworking in their factory. We go on...
In the past Venice exported the fruits of her skills, and many of her craftsmen, all over Europe. These, and the reputation of the city for the production of fine workmanship, was of great...
The Rialto has always been at the commercial heart of Venice, also the area most frequented by the famous courtesans of Venice. The bridge links the quarters of San Marco and San Polo and offers a...
