Santa Lucia Train Station Santa Lucia Train Station. In the historic centre of Venice, it is one of the city’s two railway stations. The other, “Venice Mestre” is a mainline junction station on the Metropolitan city’s, mainland district of Mestre. The two stations...
Introduction to Venice Introduction to Venice. A great starting point to develop your understanding and enjoyment of this historic city and its lagoon environment. If you are planning a trip, or on limited time once there; this comprehensive post will maximise your...
Cuisine of the Veneto Cuisine of the Veneto. This is post covers the traditional cuisine of the Veneto, its wine districts and most popular drinks. The area is divided into seven regions namely: Venezia (Venice), Belluno, Roviga, Treviso, Padua, Verona and Vincenza. ...
The Malibran Theatre The Malibran Theatre. Built by the Grimani brothers in 1677, it was first known as the theatre of S. Giovanni Grisostomo. Constructed on the site of Marco Polo’s old house in eastern Cannaregio; it was soon regarded as being “the biggest,...
La Zecca La Zecca, is a 16th century Venetian building in High Renaissance style, that once housed the mint of the Republic of Venice. It played a vital part in the city’s development and success; by developing innovative financial instruments. Overlooking the Bacino,...
