Dear readers, Join me on a colorful and lively journey through the traditions and festivals that have animated Venice for centuries, turning the city into a stage for unique and spectacular celebrations that reflect its rich cultural heritage. We begin with the famous Venice Carnival, a festival that transforms the city into a theater of…

Dear readers, Join me today at the beating heart of Venetian commerce: the Rialto Market. Located on the banks of the Grand Canal, the Rialto has been the crossroads of Venetian trade for centuries, a place where history and culture meet among colorful fruit stands and bustling fish markets. The day at the market begins…

Dear readers, Today, I take you on a journey through the evolution of Venetian art, exploring how great masters like Giovanni Bellini and Titian Vecellio shaped the Venetian Renaissance leading up to the height of the Baroque. We begin with Giovanni Bellini, one of the founders of the Venetian school of art. Bellini not only…

Dear readers, Join me on a journey along Venice’s lesser-known canals, where secrets lurk beneath every bridge and behind every winding corner. Beyond the famous Grand Canal, Venice is woven with a network of smaller canals that offer a more intimate and hidden view of the city. We begin with the Rio di San Trovaso,…

Dear readers, Today, I take you on a delicious journey through Venetian cuisine, a culinary treasure that has traversed the centuries, blending influences from around the world. Venice, a historic crossroads of cultures and commerce, offers a variety of dishes that reflect its rich maritime history and cosmopolitan past. Let’s start with the classic Venetian…

Dear readers, Welcome to a journey through the cinematic history of Venice, a city that transforms annually into a glittering showcase for global cinema thanks to the Venice Film Festival, the world’s oldest film festival. Started in 1932, the festival takes place on the idyllic island of Lido di Venezia, which for two weeks each…