Working women in Venice in the early 1900s
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 [...]
Venice and Persia: the development of a multifaceted relationship
Venice and Persia are over 4000 kilometers away from each other. But such a distance did not discourage Venetian merchants or Persian ambassadors from keeping a solid relationship. In fact, [...]
Touring the Jewish museum and the synagogues in Venice
Touring the Jewish museum and all the five synagogues in Venice will finally be possible in 2025. The good news is that after many years the restoration is almost finished. At the moment I am [...]
Gelato in Venice: some history and tips to enjoy
Gelato is one of those words tourists do not need any translation for. Actually, if I say “ice cream”, some give me a suspicious look as if I am proposing them something which is not truly [...]
Tennis in Venice: a Game of Physical and Mental Prowess
Tennis may not be the first sport that comes to your mind in regards to Venice. And yet, when visiting Ca’ Rezzonico Palace you see the detached fresco by Giandomenico Tiepolo featuring a racket [...]
Silk velvet weaving and weavers in Venice
Weaving a story about silk velvet in Venice has been a fascinating experience. So much involved. Technology, inventiveness, courage and challenges. And emotions. Weaving is… rhythm and sounds In [...]
