Venice’s Secrets
A CITY TO DISCOVER
Venice’s Secrets
A CITY TO DISCOVER
Visit the most majestic spiral staircase in Venice. Palazzo Contarini spans five centuries of Venetian history, and over the many years since its construction it has changed ownership many times…
There are more than 500 green spaces in Venice, often an ancient legacy of aristocratic palazzi or religious buildings. A surprising number because you don’t expect to see any gardens in Venice, the city of water, stone and brick.
‘It smells of cardamom and cinnamon, of oregano, roses, violets, of supple of cypress branches, of exiled nightingales, this rare and priceless jewel’. Thus an Armenian poet described this enchanting island.
In the heart of Venice lies an architectural gem of unparalleled beauty: the Byzantine Basilica di San Marco, and one of the most spellbinding experiences that you can have in Venice is a private night-time visit…
The Redentore is the most enthusiastically celebrated event on the Venetian calendar, and the one most dear to the hearts of Venetians.
In addition to its religious origins, the festival is famous for its spectacular fireworks display…
If you would like to admire one of the largest libraries in Italy, you should pay a visit to the Biblioteca Marciana, or Sansoviana (“National Library of St Mark”), a place of historical importance; its halls…
A ride in a gondola, the traditional boats used in the Venice lagoon, is an experience that should simply not be missed during your visit to the Serenissima.
For a trip rightly worthy of its fame…
Today, this café still offers its clientele the opportunity to savour and experience the long history of Venice whilst comfortably seated in one of its small lounges in the most prestigious position, under the arcades of…
Venice’s artistic heritage in eleven magnificent visits accessed using just one single ticket: the Venice Museum Pass. The Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia (MUVE) brings together eleven museums: The Doge’s Palace…
In Piazza San Marco, gaze in awe at the majestic Palazzo Ducale (“The Doge’s Palace”), seat of power of the Serenissima and home to all the Doges who ruled the city. Its façade is considered a masterpiece…
This grandiose palazzo is now home to the International Gallery of Modern Art. It was constructed during the second half of the seventeenth century, at the behest of the noble and very wealthy Pesaro family…
SCALA CONTARINI DEL BOVOLO
Visit the most majestic spiral staircase in Venice. Palazzo Contarini spans five centuries of Venetian history, and over the many years since its construction it has changed ownership many times.
THE GARDENS OF VENICE
There are more than 500 green spaces in Venice, often an ancient legacy of aristocratic palazzi or religious buildings. A surprising number because you don’t expect to see any gardens in Venice, the city of water, stone and brick.
SAN LAZZARO DEGLI ARMENI
‘It smells of cardamom and cinnamon, of oregano, roses, violets, of supple of cypress branches, of exiled nightingales, this rare and priceless jewel’. Thus an Armenian poet described this enchanting island.
BASILICA DI SAN MARCO
In the heart of Venice lies an architectural gem of unparalleled beauty: the Byzantine Basilica di San Marco, and one of the most spellbinding experiences that you can have in Venice is a private night-time visit to the basilica…
FESTA DEL REDENTORE
The Redentore is the most enthusiastically celebrated event on the Venetian calendar, and the one most dear to the hearts of Venetians.
In addition to its religious origins, the festival is famous for its spectacular…
BIBLIOTECA MARCIANA
If you would like to admire one of the largest libraries in Italy, you should pay a visit to the Biblioteca Marciana, or Sansoviana (“National Library of St Mark”), a place of historical importance; its halls, sculptures…
THE GARDENS OF VENICE
If you would like to admire one of the largest libraries in Italy, you should pay a visit to the Biblioteca Marciana, or Sansoviana (“National Library of St Mark”), a place of historical importance; its halls, sculptures…
BIBLIOTECA MARCIANA
If you would like to admire one of the largest libraries in Italy, you should pay a visit to the Biblioteca Marciana, or Sansoviana (“National Library of St Mark”), a place of historical importance; its halls, sculptures…
BIBLIOTECA MARCIANA
If you would like to admire one of the largest libraries in Italy, you should pay a visit to the Biblioteca Marciana, or Sansoviana (“National Library of St Mark”), a place of historical importance; its halls, sculptures…
BIBLIOTECA MARCIANA
If you would like to admire one of the largest libraries in Italy, you should pay a visit to the Biblioteca Marciana, or Sansoviana (“National Library of St Mark”), a place of historical importance; its halls, sculptures…
BIBLIOTECA MARCIANA
If you would like to admire one of the largest libraries in Italy, you should pay a visit to the Biblioteca Marciana, or Sansoviana (“National Library of St Mark”), a place of historical importance; its halls, sculptures…