The city’s creation is a story of incredible ingenuity, engineering, and adaptability. Rising from a shallow lagoon in the northern Adriatic, it transformed low-lying islands and reclaimed nearby tidally exposed mudflats, into a unique aquatic city of stone, timber, and water.
More than architectural supports, they are symbols of power, identity and continuity, for the city and its people.
Discover its architectural splendour, then relax in one of the most delightful gardens in Venice.
Commonly known as I Gesuiti (or Jesuits), it is a church in Cannaregio, just behind the Fondamenta Nuove. It is named by the religious order of the Society of Jesus; members of which are referred to as Jesuits (Gesuiti in Italian).
Also known as “I Gesuati,” it is a Dominican church located in the Dorsoduro district.. Overlooking the Giudecca Canal, this 18th century classical-style edifice of St. Mary of the Rosary features a luminous interior, and is notable for preserving its original design and Rococo adornments.
The Ca’ d’Oro in Venice. A Gothic masterpiece and the most celebrated palazzo on the Grand Canal, housing the “Galleria Giorgio Franchetti”.
A complete guide to the rich history, culture and main attractions, of this island jewel in the southern lagoon of Venice.
It stands as a significant industrial and commercial hub, located on the mainland just north-west of Venice.
With its rich history and transformation, this peaceful island is a fascinating part of Venice and has much to offer
A state museum since 1981, it is an extraordinary showcase for art, architecture and classical antiquities in Venice