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...
Sacred Geometry Sacred Geometry, forms the underlying principles of its Religious Architecture, Art and Music in Venice. Evidence suggests that the original layout of the early city was planned, using these ancient geometrical and mathematical considerations. One...
Bridges of the Grand Canal. The Grand Canal has only four bridges along its entire length: the Ponte degli Scalzi, the Ponte dell’ Accademia, the Ponte di Costituzione and the Ponti di Rialto. 1. Ponte degli Scalzi 2. Ponte dell Accademia 3.Ponte della Costituzione 4....
Rialto Fish Market Rialto Fish Market. Located near to the Rialto Bridge, on the northern side of the Grand Canal; the Rialto Fish Market (Pescheria Nuova), is next to the Fruit and Vegetable Market. The Pescheria Nuova is closed on Mondays due to the fishing boat...
Clock Tower of St Mark Clock Tower of St Mark. On the north side of the Piazza San Marco, is the Clock Tower of St Mark, (Torre dell’ Orologio); an early Renaissance building. It adjoins the eastern end of the Procuratie Vecchie. The clock tower, forms the central...
