Undoubtedly, one of the most spectacular views of Venice you can get in the city is that from the bell tower of the church of San Giorgio Maggiore on the small island that bears the same name. The...
Owned by the Italian Navy, this is their most important museum in Italy. The tour begins with exhibits recalling the maritime achievements of the Serene Republic, but also of the Italian Navy and of...
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...
This is the main canal of Venice, flowing through the city and dividing it in two. It is around 4 kilometres long, with a depth of 5 metres, beginning at the Piazzale Roma and flowing into the Basin...
This palazzo was given to the City by the last descendant of the noble family of Mocenigo and houses the Museum of Fabrics and Costume. It exhibits examples of 18th century Venetian costume and...
Set up in 1869 at the behest of the last descendant of the family, Palazzo Querini Stampalia houses more than 300 paintings of Venetian, Italian and foreign schools collected over the centuries by...
Venice has always loved theatre. The city itself is like a stage and amidst its scenery first arose theatres such as San Cassiano and San Samuele which now are only recalled in place-names. All that...
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...