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Gardens in Venice are quite amazing. As I had a chance to explain in a previous post, the lagoon conditions are quite prohibitive for (certain) plants. The presence of brackish water (and lack of [...]

The history of porcelain in Venice started early, very early. This is the story of the first adventure, which ended, I am afraid, untimely. But still worth telling, as it is an inspiring story of [...]

Arts and crafts in Venice draw an increasing attention. Curious visitors will find opportunities to see some excellent, if not unique creations when exploring Venice. The very interesting part of [...]

Flags as a prize for a rowing champion, Maria Boscola There is a painting in the Correr Museum which will attract your attention. It portrays a woman, proud of holding some colorful flags in her [...]

Making sails in Venice is one of those activities which helps you discover an important Venetian history chapter, continuing still today. This is a story which brings you to the Arsenale, the [...]

Lace tradition in Venice: a Venetian invention of the 15th century Lace tradition was invented in Venice. By “lace”, I am not referring to embroidery, but that kind of art in which [...]

Opera theaters owe a lot to Venice as apparently it was in 1637 in a Venetian theater where, in exchange for a ticket, you could attend the first public representation of an opera.  Let’s see [...]

Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo acquired Palazzo Pesaro degli Orfei starting by the end of the 19th century. In a few years the whole gothic building would become his property. In the rooms on the [...]

A tour on the history of women in Venice is quite a challenge. There are so many interesting figures in the past history of Venice and so different. Courtesans and poetesses, painters and [...]

The Peace of Venice is one of those stories which play a major role in the art of the Doge’s palace, the ancient seat of the Venetian government. You will find several paintings beautifully [...]