Canal Poles Canal Poles or “Pali di Casada”. They are colourful and distinctive waterside poles that line Venetian canals; yet most visitors remain unaware of their history and significance. The Daniele Manin dockyard producing the pali di casada and other...
St Mark’s Campanile St Mark’s Campanile (It: Campanile di San Marco), is the bell tower of St Mark’s Basilica. It is the tallest structure in Venice and one of the most recognisable symbols of the city. From the belfry loggia, there is a spectacular 360-degree bird’s...
Mouths of the Lion Mouths of the Lion. It refers to the famous “Bocche dei Leone”, that the Venetian Republic used as a means of collecting complaints or denunciations; against other citizens, or the authorities. Essentially, they were an early form of “Post-box”,...
Chimneys, Roof Terraces and Aerials Chimneys, Roof Terraces (Altana) and Aerials. They are a characteristic feature of the Venice skyline; along with the typical red-ochre coloured roof tiles, that cover the city. Chimneys Roof terraces (Altana) Aerials Links...
Palazzo Dario – A Strange Curse Palazzo Dario – A Strange Curse. The fate that has allegedly followed most of its owners in Venice and even some that have stayed there; is attributed to a curse. It is in direct contradiction with beauty of the palace. This...
