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Gran Teatro La Fenice
La 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[…]
(Nederlands) Veronica Franco, dichteres en courtisane
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Virtue in Venice: Scuola Grande dei Carmini
Maybe it sounds strange to your ears: virtue in a city like Venice, famous for the excessive festivities, masquerades and brothels. However, it is there.[…]
New discovery renovating San Zaccaria thanks to the Dutch Guardsmen of Venice
De Dutch guardsmen of Venice (“Poorters van Venetië”) gather money for restauration projects in Venice. The greater part of the money is spent on projects[…]
Church Santa Maria Formosa
This church dates back to the 7th century. According to the myth, Maria appeared to a bishop (bishop Saint Magno), disguised as a voluptueus lady[…]
Ca’Dario, the cursed palace
Fascinating, that you can say about this palace overlooking the Canal Grande. It is not just pretty, the building is also said to be cursed.[…]
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,[…]
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[…]