Teriaca – the Divine Potion Teriaca – the Divine Potion to “cure all evils”, was produced by Venetian apothecaries under license from the State. Out of the ninety apothecaries in Venice, only about forty were licensed to produce this medecine under strict rules. The...
Why I love Venice Why I love Venice. I hope this is expressed through my photography and blog posts. To me, this unique historic city is the most beautiful and interesting place in the world. A jewel in the crown of Italy. One of unsurpassable beauty tinged with...
Venetian Palace Architectural Styles Venetian Palace Architectural Styles: Byzantine – Venetian Gothic – Renaissance – Baroque – Neoclassical. The palazzi, especially along the Grand Canal embody in both structure and style, not only the history of Venetian...
Getting Around – Basic Terminology. Getting Around – Basic Terminology. This post is about helping you arrive and get around Venice and about getting to grips with some basic architectural and artistic terminology; to enrich your experience of this...
Venetian Gardens Venetian Gardens. Mostly hidden behind high walls, they give the impression that the city is made of stone and water. In reality, an aerial view of the lagoon, shows more green spaces than is commonly perceived. This post traces their history and...
