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Once in a lifetime: the real Vitruvian man
Normally this drawing lies in the dark, not to be viewed by anyone and certainly not by you, simple tourist. It is well preserved in[…]
The real Spritz, homemade
This, of course, I had to do for myself: making my own Spritz Aperol, the real McCoy from Venice. It appeared to be fairly easy[…]
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.[…]
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[…]
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[…]