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09
Mar
leggende venezia

Legends of Venice: the merchant in love

Knowing a city well also means knowing its legends, traditions and secrets. Today we tell you one of the most romantic legends linked to Palazzo Mastelli, one of the historical buildings in the Sestiere di Cannareggio area of Venice: the legend of the merchant in love. This romantic story is linked to a bas-relief located […]

28
Feb
arsenale venezia

Discover Venice: the Arsenal

The Arsenal is one of the oldest places in Venice. It is the ancient shipyard of the city. Here were built all the ships of the fleet of the Serenissima. Venice, in fact, was the most powerful “Repubblica Marinara“.  At the end of the 16th century about 16,000 workers, called Arsenalotti, worked in the shipyards […]

19
Feb
pulcinella

The masks of Venice Carnival: Pulcinella

The most important festival of the year for the city of Venice is coming: the Carnival. Let’s find out more about the history of the mask of Pulcinella. Pulcinella is probably the most popular and ancient mask, emblem of Naples and its people, including all the contradictions. The mask has really ancient origins, dating back to […]

10
Feb
umberto moggioli mostra venezia

Tribute to Umberto Moggioli (1886 1919): the exhibition

Venice is a city of art. Many painters and artists have studied in this magnificent city and have become famous all over the world.  Among them was Umberto Moggioli. This year is the 100th anniversary of his death and the city celebrates him with an exhibition at the International Gallery of Modern Art in Ca’ […]

31
Jan
guerra dei pugni veenzia

“La Guerra dei Pugni”: the history of Venice

In Venice there are over 400 bridges and 150 canals that connect the different small islands of the city. Each bridge has a particular and characteristic name. Near Campo San Barnaba there is the “Ponte dei Pugni” so called because it was the battlefield of the legendary “Guerra dei Pugni“. The fight between the Nicolotti, […]

10
Jan
Girare Venezia: Libreria Acqua Alta

Getting Around Venice: Libreria Acqua Alta

If the usual tourist tours are not for you but you want to discover all the secrets of a city, you can visit one of the most special places in the city of Venice. We are talking about the Libreria Acqua Alta which is located at the water level of the Venetian canals, in fact, […]

31
Dec
It's New Year let's say goodbye to 2019!

It’s New Year: let’s say goodbye to 2019!

It’s New Year: another year has passed. 2019 was a year full of surprises and events. The entire staff of the Ristorante Falciani is happy to have spent this year too with all its customers. The compliments we receive from our customers and the smile we see on their faces once they have tasted our […]

20
Dec
Venice in a festive mood: the Christmas markets

Venice in a festive mood: the Christmas markets

Venice is ready to celebrate Christmas! The city is full of typical Christmas markets that warm the atmosphere. The largest market in Venice is the MCV XmasMARKET. It is located in Palazzo Zenobio, a splendid building in the city centre, now the seat of the Armenian College. Lots of lights and market stalls await you. […]

10
Dec
The collection of Mr. X, the man who lived 500 years

The collection of Mr. X, the man who lived 500 years

The collection of Mr. X, the man who lived 500 years is perhaps one of the most mysterious titles given to an art exhibition. Alberta Pane Gallery presents the exhibition The collection of Mr. X, the man who lived 500 years at its Venetian headquarters. The project is based on the premise of a parallel […]

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