Villas and Vineyards
Art, nature and well-being in soul and body find their perfect equilibrium in exceptional locations tailor-made for their indulgence. Visiting them is like leaping back into the past, in search of flavours and aromas that must be savoured slowly so that each unique taste might be relished for as long as possible. Villa Barbaro at […]
Pisani’s Villa in Stra
Why is it that Veneto villas are so renowned all over the world? It is undoubtedly on account of their beauty, but also because so many were built by important architects who transformed the concept of the country house into one of luxury and practicality. The “ville” of the Venetians enabled the celebrated architecture of […]
Murano Glass
Gondolas and glass-making. These are the two images that are unconsciously linked in the collective imagination with the city of Venice. They have now become symbols of the city. Wood and metals were cut and forged to build the ‘Queen’ of the lagoon. Sand, minerals and fire were skilfully mixed and blended with chemical knowledge […]
Fashion in Venice
What is fashion? A decorous appeal to cover up our nudity or the need to protect our body?Is it a label of social status? Or a symbol of freedom? Is it a world in which desires and ambitions can be achieved or merely a superficial industry feeding on our dreams? It doesn’t matter. Fashion has […]
Freemasonry in Venice
Speaking about Freemasonry has always been tricky and complicated, and yet at the same time, fascinating. Entering this mysterious labyrinth – a mix of historical fact and legend combined with enigmatic and unfathomable symbols – entangles you in a net of knowledge that constantly nourishes an insatiable thirst for more. From Hiram, chief architect of […]
Casanova’s footsteps
We will discover special locations of particular interest where love, adventures and political intrigues took place. We will also discover that he was much more than just a famous libertine.
Marco Polo’s Mistery
The traveler who manage to consolidate the commercial relationship between oriental and western merchants. You will discover his adventures, his telling through a tour thought to appreciate his as one of the most important explorers of the humanity. An engaging adventure trough you will discover Venice of its kind.
The Templar knight’s tresure
Venice was a protagonist during the crusades period. Knights and pilgrims got on board Venetian ships to get the Holy Land. Only a knight came back carrying part of a treasure that Templar Knights had collected through their trades.
Promiscuous Venice
Venice: city of promiscuity. City of luxury, romantic intrigue and betrayal, and at the same time city of love. A milieu of majestic dwellings, set alongside casinos and brothels. Still echoing among canals, alleyways and squares are the revelries and tales of lovers united and betrayed. Noblewomen escape the prying eyes of husbands and relatives, […]
Doge’s Palace by night
The strength, the wealth and the artistic sensitivity of a population seeps through the palatial architecture that was once the seat of power in Venice. In this respect, the city ruled supreme. The Doge’s Palace, the beating heart of government and justice, reveals to us intricate details of its own history and the history of […]
Scuola Grande di S. Rocco
For those who wish to explore the artistic heart of Venice, this walk focuses on two of its most extraordinary landmarks: the Scuola Grande di San Rocco and the Church of the Frari. The tour begins at the Scuola Grande, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture that houses the magnificent cycle of paintings by Tintoretto, celebrating […]
A Walk in Venice
For those who just want an overview of Venice’s main sights, I recommend this walk through the main streets of the city. It begins with an introduction to the monuments in St Mark’s Piazza: The Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basin, together with the Basilica, Bell Tower and Clock Tower. We then head towards “La […]
