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...
Harry’s Bar Harry’s Bar, the famous restaurant-bar in Venice, was a favourite haunt of the rich and famous and was opened in 1931, by bartender Giuseppe Cipriani. Harry’s Bar in Venice is especially renowned for its creation of Bellini and Martini cocktails and...
Casanova-Life and Times Casanova-Life and Times. Born in Venice in 1725, he was an adventurer and author; with the infamous reputation as the world’s greatest lover. Giacomo Girolamo Casanova’s autobiography, the “Histoire de ma vie” (Story of my life), is regarded as...
Teatro La Fenice – The Phoenix Teatro La Fenice – The Phoenix, is one of Venice’s most famous and renowned landmarks in the history of Italian theatre and in opera. Despite losing three theatres to fire, its name reflects the ability of an opera company to “rise from...
Peggy Guggenheim in Venice Peggy Guggenheim in Venice. An introduction to the Guggenheim Foundation, the Guggenheim Collection and the Life of Peggy Guggenheim. The Guggenheim Foundation The Guggenheim Experience in Venice Peggy Guggenheim in Venice – Life Story...
