Peggy Guggenheim – Images and Quotes Peggy Guggenheim – Images and Quotes. This post, combines both images of her and quotes she made; during her stay in Venice. It provides some insight, into her life in Venice, her relationships and her views on...
Venice – The Old Pharmacies Venice – The Old Pharmacies. This post describes the surviving evidence and locations of this important trade; that still can be seen today. At several sites, you can see exactly how they looked (both original and...
Venice – Door Knobs and Knockers Venice – Door Knobs and Knockers. These fitments on old wood and metal doors, contribute to the unique character of this historic city. The more embellished forms, are certainly not unique to Venice, being very common in...
John Ruskin – Writer and Artist John Ruskin – Writer and Artist. As an English critic of art, architecture and society, he was strongly associated with Venice by Victorians. Also a gifted painter and a distinctive writer of polemical prose, he seeked to...
Piazzale Roma Bus Terminal Piazzale Roma Bus Terminal. It links the historic city of Venice to the mainland via the “Ponte della Libertà” road bridge. Located on the south bank of the Grand Canal, close to its western end; it is in the district of Santa Croce....
