Welcome to my website “Images of Venice”, first opened in November 2018; with many themed galleries and highly informative posts
December 2020. The site moved over to a new company called “Indigo Marmoset – WordPress Developer London”, who were in a better position to maintain and develop the website into the future. WordPress Agency London by Indigo Marmoset
It is a local company to me, with a large and significant client base and I have found the communication and support to be excellent; executing the move and site maintenance. Many thanks to Murray and Matt of Indigo Marmoset, for their expertise and patience.
The site is visually similar to my previous site design, with some functional improvements. However, beneath the surface the site features superior technology and self-administration capability. For such a large image and text dense site, care was taken to optimise the site, to ensure quick loading times; for the best possible viewing experience over the various user platforms.
Become a “Venice Expert” – These posts below will give you a broad and comprehensive introduction to this historic city:
Venice – Calendar of Events 2025. With its plethora of festivals, exhibitions and public holidays, the historic city never ceases to amaze. This comprehensive guide has been further expanded to include contemporary annual initiatives, such as the Venice Design Week and the Venice Glass Week. Also included are several significant exhibitions, included as part of the 19th Architectural Biennale, The Cini Foundation and the Peggy Guggenheim collection (all with website links). For the upcoming year of 2025, this useful “early” post gathers together Venice’s main event dates for 2025 (as published, late Dec 2024). The post will be updated, as a few provisional dates are confirmed and more event information becomes available.
The Venetian Lagoon and its Ecosystem. The Venetian lagoon is the most important survivor of a system of estuarine lagoons, that in Roman times extended from Ravenna north to Trieste. During the 5th to 6th century, the lagoon gave security to people under Roman rule; fleeing Hun and Lombard invaders. One of my most viewed posts, it covers location, development, historical perspectives, the Metropolitan City of Venice, its islands and the lagoon ecosystem. One can only marvel and ask yourself “who would have imagined building one of the world’s greatest city, in the middle of a malaria infested swamp; on islands mostly less than one metre above sea-level”!
St Mark’s Square Guide This unique all-in-one post, will give you everything you need to know about the most famous square in Venice. Included, are three recommended walks to explore; starting from St Mark’s Square. It will transform your appreciation and enjoyment of both the historic Piazza and the wider San Marco district; saving you valuable time; particularly if it your first visit and and your time (and budget) is limited. The districts of San Marco, together with the Dorsoduro nearby; contain a large proportion of the city’s main attractions, in the historic centre of Venice. I have also included price structures and links to my most relevant posts, which you can read for reference; whether researching for your trip, on the way there, or at quieter moments back in your accommodation.
San Marco – District and Main Attractions. Dorsoduro – District and Main Attractions. If it’s your first visit or on limited time, these two comprehensive posts will cover many of the main tourist attractions. The districts are close together and easily accessible on foot or by a short Vaporetto trip.
Venice Museum Guide – Introduction. This post features links to all my comprehensive posts, on my list of “Top 25 recommended Museums”. Each post contains: descriptive information, their official websites to get the latest information about visiting and any current health regulations required for entry; together with links to all the featured museums. Also included, are links to my own relevant published posts, including the main attractions in each of Venice’s six districts. All the background information necessary; to widen the experience and enjoyment of your visit. Possibly the most comprehensive set of museum guides available.
Getting Around – Basic Terminology. This post is about helping you arrive and get around Venice and about getting to grips with some basic architectural, trade and artistic terminology; to enrich your experience of this wonderful city.
Venice Vaporetto Guide. Everything you need to know in one big post, about the Vaporetto public transport system; together with all the options for buying tickets, including Venice tourist passes!
Santa Lucia Train Station. Everything you need to know about the history, development and use of this important terminal, in the historic centre of Venice; one of the city’s two railway stations. The other, “Venice Mestre”, is a mainline junction station in the Metropolitan City of Venice’s, mainland district of Mestre.
Piazzale Roma Bus Terminal. There’s much more to the historic city’s bus terminal, linked to the mainland by the Ponte della Liberta; than you might first imagine. Within the square is the “Venice People Mover”: an overhead rail public transit system, operating since 2010 and connecting Piazzale Roma to the Marittima cruise ship port and Tronchetto island. The latter allows more extensive car parking facilities.
Useful Apps for Venice. For the technically minded, this post gives an overview of the most useful free apps, for your trip to Venice. They will help you get around and make the most of your stay: vaporetto routes and time-tables; museum, exhibition, gallery and church opening times and entrance fees. Useful discounts and which streets are flooded by the “acqua alta” and much more! Download and install the apps, before you set off to Venice and if possible, create a separate window on the phone; with your new collection of Venice related apps.
Cuisine of the Veneto. This post covers the traditional cuisine and drinks of the Veneto and its seven regions. In general, traditional Venetian food can be characterised by its authenticity and the use of the finest (yet sometimes humble) main ingredients; combined in simple recipes and without being strongly flavoured or hot. Specialities often reflect the Venetian Republic’s success, in the development of its mercantile and overland trade; into the Eastern Mediterranean, the Middle East and the Silk Route into Asia and the Orient. Non-native spices and herbs, were used for flavouring food and as ingredients in medicinal and cosmetic preparations; that also became a significant part of its trade revenue. Finally, from the end of the 18th century, some new specialities were introduced, following the French and Austrian occupation.
EnjoyRespectVenezia This is the City of Venice’s awareness campaign, with the aim of creating a sustainable coexistence between tourists and residents. Be aware of significant penalties for prohibited behaviour.
Venice Visitor Taxes This post describes both current and proposed taxes on both overnight and day-trip visitors to Venice. Be aware of new charges for day-trippers in 2025.
The Grand Canal of Venice. Bridges of the Grand Canal. Venetian Palace Architectural Styles: Byzantine – Venetian Gothic – Renaissance – Baroque – Neoclassical. A boat trip along the Grand Canal, is one of the world’s greatest pleasures. These three posts, tell you “all you need to know” about this famous canal, its four bridges and historic palaces. The latter post shows you how to recognise and differentiate the various period styles.
Best High Views in Venice. This post will take you on a journey through the best high viewpoints, in the historic centre of Venice – campaniles, roof-top bar/restaurants, a famous basilica and even the terrace of Venice’s latest luxury goods store! Each offers a unique perspective of the city. All the information and links that you need, to enhance your experience of this magical city.
Acqua Alta and the Mose Project. The Great Venetian Flood of 1966. Two of my most popular posts, giving everything you need to know about high flood tides and their control; together with the story of Venice’s worst flood in recent times.
The Language of Venice. The language is unique, despite modern worldwide cultural influences; as it remains original and is used by all classes of society. It should not be considered a mere local dialect, since during the Republican era, it was used in official documents and in a considerable body of literature. Many directions signs in the historic centre, are shown in both Italian and Venetian.
Political Empire through Trade. Venice played a major role in reopening the Mediterranean economy to West European commerce and to the development of links with Northern Europe. It created institutions that formed the basis for commercial capitalism and made major progress in shipping technology. Also, it helped transfer Asian and Egyptian technology to the West, in the area of cane sugar production and processing, silk textiles, glassblowing and jewellery.
The Venice Carnival. History of Venetian Masks. Venice Carnival – Events 2020. Although from 2020, these updated posts will give you a great idea of how the Carnival is structured and what to expect in 2025 and beyond. External links are provided to find the official website and other main tourist sites; to see all the latest information on dates and events.
History of Venetian Glass “Vetro Veneziano”, has been made for over 1,500 years and since the 13th century, production has been concentrated on the island of Murano. It has a long history of innovations in glass making, being Europe’s first major glass making centre; but is today renowned for its artistic creations.
Venetian Wells – Drinking Water. As the population of Venetians in the Rialto area developed, there was one item lacking to ensure survival; a plentiful supply of fresh drinkable water. The lack of fresh water could normally be solved through the construction of typical draw-wells to access underground water sources. Venice, however, was built on islands of low-level marshland in a salt water lagoon; the normal way of obtaining fresh water was impossible.
History of Travel Posters. This post provides a brief history of Travel Posters and includes a representative selection of the best Venetian examples. Fun to look at and great to decorate your walls; at an economical price!
Photographing Venice – Developing a more personal vision. Venice is probably the world’s most photographed city – so how do you say something different about the place or start to develop any sense of individuality and a more personal vision? This post will help you become more perceptive, open to different ideas and achieve greater photographic success.
Major funding organisations listed below:
In response to the flood disaster of 1966, funding and assistance came from all across the globe; as that tragic event reminded us all of the need to preserve Venice, its art and architecture; for future generations to come.
Click on the links below in blue, to learn more about them:
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
The Private Committees for the Safeguarding of Venice (ACP)
Support local Venetian initiatives, artisans, businesses and shops
Further to the above, there were many other more local initiatives, both official, general and for specific causes; that have been set up to help Venice and the Venetians.
It also really helps local Venetian artisans, businesses and shops, that were impacted then (and still are during extraordinary high water); by buying their products in person or online.
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