Nederlands
Madonna dell’Orto, church of the Madonna of the kitchen garden
The church Chiesa Madonna dell’Orto is located in the district Cannareggio. It is often overlooked by tourists, but if you know how to find it,[…]
Kiss the Hunchback of Rialto
The Hunchback (Il Gobbo) of Rialto is an odd, old little chap from the 16th century. He supports a fake marble staircase, what appears to[…]
Cruise ships: no more!
The sticker says it all: a lot of Venetians are tired with the increasing amount of cruise ships in the lagune. Some started a campaign[…]
San Giorgio Maggiore
The tower of San Giorgio Maggiore is usually seen by people from the piazzetta. They miss out on a great opportunity. Instead of waiting for[…]
Mesmerising cello musician in Venice: Elena Krasantowitch
Sunday 9th September Elena Krasantowitch, a cello musician from Estonia, played the piece Adagio of Albinoni*, a Venetian composer. There she was, sitting at the[…]
(Nederlands) Ode aan de gondelier
If you think of Venice, you will probably visualise canals and gondolieres. After enjoying several gondola rides I still find it a delight to boat[…]
Ponte del Cavallo, bridge of horses to Bartolomeo Colleoni
Via the horse bridge, Ponte Cavallo, you arrive at the square before the impressive Chiesa di santi Giovanni e Paolo, or short: San Zanípolo. The[…]
The miracle of the relic of the Holy Cross (Ponte di San Lorenzo)
The relic of the Holy Cross was pushed into the water by accident during a procession from the scuola to the Church of San Lorenzo[…]
San Zanípolo, church with shrines for doges
Truly a grand building; the Chiesa dei SS. Giovanni e Paolo, or shor: the San Zanipolo. It is one of the largest buildings in the[…]