Situated in the Basin of Saint Mark, this island has a long history. Now restored by the Province of Venezia, it houses the International University, a conference centre and a museum.
Situated in the Basin of Saint Mark, this island has a long history. Now restored by the Province of Venezia, it houses the International University, a conference centre and a museum.
From 1261 “Scuole Grandi”, similar in most respects to mediaeval guilds in Britain, were constituted as lay confraternities which attracted largely middle-class citizens. Each was dedicated to a...
The gothic palazzo which houses this museum was acquired early in the 20th century by the painter, set designer and collector Mariano Fortuny to serve as a residence and studio for his work. It was...
Facing onto the Grand Canal, this palazzo was acquired in 2005 by François Pinault and completely restored in a minimalistic style by the Japanese architect Tadao Ando. The palazzo thus became an...
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...
Far from just echoing the pomp and ceremony of the institutions of the Republic, and of the private apartments of the Doge, the Palazzo Ducale houses the offices of the Secret Chancellery, the...
Venice always maintained strong commercial relations with these peoples, and they have left their mark on the city in those areas where they settled; important testimony to their cultures are to be...
There are a series of museums on Dorsoduro ranging from the Gallery of the Accademia to the Guggenheim and François Pinault foundations. The Zattere is also one of Venice’s favoured spots for a...
An imposing baroque edifice overlooking the Gran Canal. It was begun by the Bon family on a project by Longhena in 1667 and it was completed a century later by the Rezzonico family on a project by...