The Torre dei Mori, more commonly called the Clock Tower, is located in Piazza San Marco and with its magnificent arch, opens its doors to the ancient Merceria, the city’s commercial street. The tower was built at the end of 1490 but still remains one of the cornerstones of the city. Its imposing clock is […]
For those who have not yet managed to go, they will have until November 24 to visit the exhibition Heat – create the environment you are willing to live in – inaugurated on May 12th at the Archives of Mercy in Venice, that is not only a symbol of history and culture, but also a […]
The Venice gondola is famous throughout the world, but not everyone knows the symbolic value of its iron, positioned at the front of the boat. The iron of the gondola, also called “comb”, is located exactly in the bow and is rich in decorations and meanings. It has a “S” shape that recalls the progress […]
Typical dish of the city, Venetian cuttlefish with polenta is a delicacy that you can’t miss during your stay in Venice. The preparation of the dish is homemade and the long cooking of the cuttlefish allows to give the ingredient softness and flavor; the aromas of fresh onion, garlic and white wine, used as a […]
The Calle del Paradiso is one is one of the most known street in the Venice city. It has got historic buildings in Byzantine and Gothic style, along the calle, from which one can see the traditional barbicans, architectural structures in stone or wood, used to increase the housing size of the houses, without reducing […]
Among the most savory fruits of the summer, the pineapple was tasted by Christopher Columbus in the island of Guadalupe in 1493, offered by local people with the name of “Nanà”, not only “delicious” for the palate, but also rich in properties. In fact, pineapple is recognized as one of the healthiest fruits of this […]
There are few days left to visit the exhibition Leonardo da Vinci. L’uomo modello del mondo at the Gallerie dell’Accademia in Venice. The exhibition dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci celebrates the past five hundred years from the death of the great and multifaceted Italian artist. Through 70 works, including 35 authentic ones and the graphics […]
Venice is a city rich in architectural beauties of big and small sizes. In the middle of the campo, the city squares in Venice, it is possible to admire the famous well curbs. The well curb is the final and exterior part of a well, the construction overlapping and protecting the opening. Also called ferrule, […]
Do you lose your appetite in the summer? The perfect dish for you is Raw Ham and Melon! Raw Ham and Melon is the perfect gastronomic duo and the summer dish par excellence. It is a easy and rapid recipe to prepare, but at the same time it is fresh and tasty. The combination of […]