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The Giudecca
The Giudecca, can be found in the South of Venice, looking lazily out over the South Lagoon. There is something…
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Acqua Alta
In the previous post, I did advocate visiting Venice in November and definitely have not changed my opinion. Despite this,…
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Venice in November
After talking with a few friends recently, it would seem that not everyone shares my thoughts on November in Venice,…
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Venetian Fashion
Venetian Fashion has always been something separate from Italian fashion, generally speaking. Once again, Venice decided to carve a slightly…
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The Bells of Venice
The Bells of Venice are one of the strongest reminders of how much things have changed in someways and how…
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Cannaregio
Cannaregio is an area that is difficult to define in just a few sentences. With so many different angles from…
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The 74th Venice Film Festival
‘The aim of the Festival is to raise awareness and promote international cinema in all its forms as art, entertainment…
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Festa del Redentore 2017
~ Redeemer 2017 ~ Venice is known as the “Floating City” but this Festa del Redentore brings a whole new…
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Tower and Sky, Torcello
Torcello, translates as Tower and Sky. It is a unique island and gives an insight into the lagoon history, as…
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The Rowing Boats of Venice
The traditional feet of Venetians are those silent wooden vessels that cross the canals and are guided by oar. This is a small introduction to the most common Venetian rowing boats and how to recognise them.
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The stories in the stones
The stones of Venice may have been warped by rain, wind and endless feet but they hold the secrets of Venice. Terazzo alla Veneziana to blood red stones
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57th Biennale & Damien Hirst
Less than a month to go until the Grand Opening of the 57th Biennale . Spanning from the 13th of…
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First days of Spring (Menu)
The fact that spring happens every year means perhaps that we should be used to it by now, or that…
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The Venice Bacaro
It is about time that we threw our two cents into the pool (more like sea) of advice about the…
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Dorsoduro
I have always thought of this district as the slightly more light-hearted and childish district, full of many hedonistic pleasures.…
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Understanding the Sestieri: Santa Croce
In most Italian cities you will have observed that they are divided in Quartiers. However, in a few Venice being…
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The Natural light of Venice
Sunlight, although limited in these closing days of winter, is reliable and wonderful. Here are a few thoughts on how you can find and enjoy it in Venice
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Venice Carnival
Enjoy a little video from our team that explores what the Venice Carnival is like! The Venice Carnival is world…
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I Traghetti, the invisible bridges of Venice
You will have probably noticed those people who are walking around Venice with a purpose in their stride and concentration…
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Banco Lotto No.10
As you cross the ‘Ponte Dei Greci’, a beautiful bridge in its own right, what you may not realise is that…
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The Arsenale, the strength of Venice
The Arsenale, hidden behind high walls, it was here that the ships responsible for Venice's wealth were constructed
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Carnival, the Venetian Oxymoron
Carnival festival history: Satisfyingly, the history of Carnival is as shrouded in mystery as everything else from this period. The…
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Winter Menu
The beginning of a new year brings with it fresh fruits and vegetables, and our Private Dinner Service Menu is completely dependent on and inspired by this!
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New Years Eve in Venice
All over the World, we celebrate the passing of the old year into the new. Find out exactly what that means in Venice by recognising old traditions, however bizarre, and creating new ones
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Curiosities of Christmas in Venice
Christmas in Venice: First thing’s first! Where should you stay? Take a look at our rental properties! What distinguishes Truly…
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Rene Burri & Ferdinando Scianna photography, and The Guidecca
On display for the first time, 100 of Rene Burri's most celebrated works. Alongside this is a celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the Jewish Ghetto by Ferdinando Scianna. La Casa dei Tre Ochi 26th August- 8th January
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