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Dogepaleis van Bacino San Marco

(Nederlands) Venetië, hotspots

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grafmonument Zanípolo

Graves and relics in Venice worth a visit

The rich history of Venice is marked by death. Many famous persons as warriors, painters, musicians and other celebrities are buried somewhere in the city.[…]

Venetiëgevoel

Things to do in Venice

What to find where in Venice. Here is your manual.

haven Canareggio

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,[…]

Gobbo di Rialto

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[…]

Elena Krasantowitch, cellist in Venetië brengt haar magische klanken ten gehore

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[…]

Kiko en collega, twee vrolijke gondolieres

(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 di San Lorenzo

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[…]

Campiello del Remer vanaf Canal Grande

The perfect Venetian square

When you visit Venice, you actually only want this: to find that one perfect small square. And I can tell you this: it exists. A[…]