Laatste update op 8 May 2020Normally 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 Cabinet of Sketches in the Gallerie dell’Accademia: the Gabinetto dei Disegni. So, if you want to see the most Read more…
Laatste update op 18 November 2017This, of course, I had to do for myself: making my own Spritz Aperol, the real McCoy from Venice. It appeared to be fairly easy and here is the recipe. Ingredients liter aperol liter spring water liter prosecco from the Veneto-region an orange And then Read more…
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Laatste update op 18 November 2017The rich history of Venice is marked by death. Many famous persons as warriors, painters, musicians and other celebrities are buried somewhere in the city. You can also find relics of important people. And of course when you are there, you don’t want to miss Read more…
Laatste update op 18 November 2017What to find where in Venice. Here is your manual.
Laatste update op 8 May 2020The 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, you are in for a treat. The featured image of this post is the small harbour of Cannareggio, quite near Read more…
Laatste update op 18 November 2017The Hunchback (Il Gobbo) of Rialto is an odd, old little chap from the 16th century. He supports a fake marble staircase, what appears to cost him some effort. There is a good story to be told about this fellow. And who does not like Read more…
Laatste update op 8 May 2020The sticker says it all: a lot of Venetians are tired with the increasing amount of cruise ships in the lagune. Some started a campaign to get rid of the huge ships that spit out enormous amounts of tourists. The photo featuring this article was Read more…
Laatste update op 8 May 2020Sunday 9th September Elena Krasantowitch, a cello musician from Estonia, played the piece Adagio of Albinoni*, a Venetian composer. There she was, sitting at the square simply playing the most wonderful music you can imagine. Together with two of my friends we sat at a Read more…
Laatste update op 18 November 2017If you think of Venice, you will probably visualise canals and gondolieres. After enjoying several gondola rides I still find it a delight to boat away over the canals. The fun part is that every gondoliere has his own style. They are all nice. Gondolieres Read more…
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