Laatste update op 16 March 2025La Fenice is a well-known opera building in Venice. They could not have come up with a better name, as the theatre really rose from its ashes twice. The building was officially opened at 16th May 1792. In both 1836 and 1996 it burned to Read more…
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Laatste update op 8 May 2020Maybe it sounds strange to your ears: virtue in a city like Venice, famous for the excessive festivities, masquerades and brothels. However, it is there. To find it, pay a visit to the Scuola Grande dei Carmini. Maybe this is not a famous building, but Read more…
Laatste update op 8 May 2020De Dutch guardsmen of Venice (“Poorters van Venetië”) gather money for restauration projects in Venice. The greater part of the money is spent on projects in the church San Zaccaria. The results so far are fantastic and sometimes a restoration project turns out into an Read more…
Laatste update op 16 March 2025This church dates back to the 7th century. According to the myth, Maria appeared to a bishop (bishop Saint Magno), disguised as a voluptueus lady (hence “formosa”>. Maria told that a church had to be built at the spot that a white cloud would show, Read more…
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Laatste update op 8 May 2020Fascinating, that you can say about this palace overlooking the Canal Grande. It is not just pretty, the building is also said to be cursed. It is known as one of the most notorious haunted houses of the world. It is also being called The Read more…
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Laatste update op 16 March 2025The 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 16 March 2025The tower of San Giorgio Maggiore is usually seen by people from the piazzetta. They miss out on a great opportunity. Instead of waiting for ages in the queue for the campanile, one should better choose for a crossing to the isle with the vaporetto Read more…
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