Originally the Hospitaller, they significantly influenced the city’s maritime strategy, diplomacy, and esoteric traditions. Their shared history is rich and complex, closely linked to the Crusades, Mediterranean trade, and religious patronage.

 Between the 17th and 18th centuries, the city was a vibrant hub for intellectual and esoteric discourse and played a significant role in the history of the Rosicrucian movement, later influencing the development of local Masonic practices.

Discover the origins and rise of Freemasonry in Venice, its symbolism, key figures and influence on the city’s architecture seen today.

The organisation’s activities extended beyond military and economic realms; their influence permeating local culture and architecture.

This bridge in Venice, today symbolizes the flourishing sex trade that existed in the 16th Century Rialto District.

A concise history, detailing its territorial evolution and the factors contributing to its economic success and the slow decline of its maritime power.

This post covers historical aspects and includes a representative selection of Venetian examples.

Various Venetian aristocratic families banded together to overthrow the Doge, that rapidly ended in failure.

In the 15th century, Venice became the centre of the European perfumery industry.