Discover all you need to know about one of the most famous Carnivals in the world. Stunning costumes and iconic Venetian masks, transform the city in a magical way and reflects the grandeur of Venetian history and culture.
Origins and History of the Venice Carnival
Learn about the Origins and History of the Venice Carnival, tracing its celebrations from the Middle Ages to modern-day festivities.
Venice Discount Cards and Passes
Venice Discount Cards and Passes Venice Discount Cards and Passes. The smart way for tourists to explore the city’s treasures, while saving money, time, and convenience. A comprehensive and up-to-date guide - ideal for families, couples, and solo travelers alike....
Photographing Venice
Photographing Venice. Learn how to take more successful images with greater individuality and meaning, to create truly lasting memories.
Lord Byron’s Venice
Immersed in its libertine culture, he wrote some of his most iconic poetry, such as Beppo, Don Juan and Ode to Venice.
Ezra Pound’s Venice
Explore the connection between the modernist poet and the city that would shape his artistic and spiritual journey.
Joseph Brodsky’s Love for Venice
Joseph Brodsky's Love for Venice. Joseph Brodsky's Love for Venice. Profound, poetic, and deeply personal, this attraction was immortalized in his 1989 essay Watermark. In this work, Venice emerges not only as a city of exile and reflection but as a transcendent,...
Ernest Hemingway’s Love for Venice
. Explore his deep connection to Venice, that inspired his novel, Across the River and Into the Trees. First published in 1950, it follows the protagonist Colonel Richard Cantwell, an aging and wounded American soldier, based in northern Italy.
Death in Venice by Thomas Mann
Explore his haunting 1912 novella, that inspired the exploration of homosexuality, repression and desire. Set in the sultry backdrop of early 20th-century Venice, this tale follows Gustav von Aschenbach, a renowned German writer, as he grapples with obsession, beauty, and mortality.
Henry James and the Allure of Venice
Explores his multifaceted relationship with Venice, a city that captivated his imagination throughout his life and became a recurring presence.









