San Pantalon San Pantalon. It is located just to the north of the busy Campo Santa Margherita, in the northern part of the Dorsoduro district. The church is dedicated to the martyr Saint Pantaleon of Nicomedia, or San Pantalon, in the Venetian dialect; a Christian...
History of Venice-Timeline. History of Venice-Timeline. This post presents a detailed timeline of the History of Venice from its earliest foundation to the Napoleonic invasion and subsequent fall of the Republic. Timeline – 5th to the 18th Century Links...
The Doges Palace The Doges Palace. A masterpiece of Venetian Gothic style, it was the residence of the Doge; the supreme authority of the former Republic of Venice. This remarkable palazzo features a composite of architectural elements and decorations, ranging from...
Grand Canal of Venice The Grand Canal of Venice. It is the most important waterway of the city and effectively splits the city into two sides. It is also known as “Canal Grande” (Italian), “Canal Grando” (Venetian) and “Canalasso” (Historical). Viewed from a map or...
Four Horses of St Mark Situated on the Loggia di Cavelli, the Four Horses of St Mark, or Quadriga; can be seen above the main Great Archway, of the Basilica in Venice. In the Piazza, the “Cavalli di San Marco” are almost as iconic of Venice as the Winged Lion. A...
