The Ercole d’Oro Pharmacy The Ercole d’Oro Pharmacy is a spectacular example of the few remaining Venetian “spezieria” of the 17-18th century; well worth a visit. The “All’Ercole d’Oro” (At the Golden Hercules), is located close to the church of Santa...
Palazzo Agnusdio – Religious Symbolism Palazzo Agnusdio – Religious Symbolism. This palace in San Croce, features unique decoration of the “Lamb of God” and the “Four Evangelists”. Above the water entrance doorway, is a marvellous...
Casinos and Ridotti Casinos and Ridotti. They were private places where select company used to meet, talk, gamble and enjoy themselves; especially at night. The origins of “casinos” and “ridotti” in Venice, go back to the 13th century; possibly as a response to the...
Rio Tera – Canals into Streets Rio Tera – Canals into Streets, are the name given to those Venetian canals; that have been filled in, to make them into streets. They contribute to the uniqueness and character of this wonderful city, with its...
Ospedali Grandi of Venice Ospedali Grandi of Venice, were charitable hospices, providing social assistance for the sick and needy and renowned for music-making. The four Great Hospitals were the Ospedale della Pietà, the Ospedale degl’Incurabili, the Ospedale di...
