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18th Century Venice
In its last century of independence, Venice had become a major European tourist centre. The Carnival, artificially protracted from October until...
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The Art Lover Tour One
Venice painting School has always been celebrated in Europe as one of the leading ones; the names of Carpaccio, Bellini, Giorgione, Titian,...
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Discovering Venice
The dominant water nature of Venice is only rarely caught by visitors when on often crowded vaporetti or water buses. Instead today’s tour will offer...
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Venice Cruise Shore Excursions
Cruise ships don’t stop long in every port of call and time to tour is often limited. So what about a private guide waiting for you at the pier and transfer...
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The Art Lover Tour Two
The Scuole in Venice were the seats of lay congregations that organized most of the non-working activities of bourgeois. Their success, prestige and...
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Rialto & more
Descending the Rialto bridge, we enter the Rialto market district. In the mornings the place is thronged with locals who get there to buy fresh...
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Castello
Starting from Riva degli Schiavoni, the main quayside of Venice , we can see the beautiful natural port of the town. Nearby, the campo San...
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Palazzo Grassi & Punta della Dogana François Pinault Foundation
Venice is world famous for its artistic heritage. At the end of the 19th century the Biennale of Venice introduced the city into the world of...
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Dorsoduro & San Polo
This itinerary unfolds through the elegant Dorsoduro district, one of the favourite areas among Anglo – American visitors in Venice at the turn of the...
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The 16th Century Architect Palladio in Venice
‘The Gateway to Venice’ ------------------------------- In this itinerary we will visit three majestic churches that offer a gateway to...
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Venice a la carte
As a true lover of this city, whether you've visited before or not, your wish for true insight and personal knowledge can come true; just tell us what...
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Dorsoduro
Starting from the small campo of Santa Maria del Giglio where we'll catch a gondola across the Grand Canal in order to step foot on the Dorsoduro...
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The Piazza
To celebrate every aspect of the city, nearly every great Venetian work of art and architecture is in some way a celebration of the beauty, the power and...
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Hidden Architectures & Wine tasting
Take an opportunity to get to know more about the city! The tours starts from Saint Mark's square with a brief introduction to the amazing history of...
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Venice lagoon tours: Murano, Burano and Torcello
The Venetian lagoon, made up of some 360 sq. miles, is full of low, green islands of varying size, linked by channels through the muddy...
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Cannaregio
Starting our tour by the Rialto bridge, we first have a look at the supposed family home of Marco Polo; this will be the right spot to recall the...
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First time in Venice
Discover Venice on your first visit to the magical city! As “first timers’ your wish to grasp the landmarks of the city can be met, and then some. The walk...
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Deep Castello
As most tourists look for the ‘real’ Venice they often miss it because their stay is short, and also because they want to see the ‘musts,’ forgetting...
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Contemporary Architecture in Venice
A Tour of 2 Hours: ----------------------- This tour gives you an introduction to the work of the modernist Carlo Scarpa. We will visit two...
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Venice artisan tours
Venice was not only a port of call and a city of trade. Sustained since its early days by a large company of artisans and craftsmen, the lagoon city became...
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The Secret Island (Lazzareto Nuovo island and more by bragozzo )
In the year 1468 a ship coming from the Middle East to Venice was obliged to dock at the “Vigna Murada”, an island of walled vineyards. Often these ships...
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An old palace and a new museum open in Venice
After 27 years of thoroughful restauration the palazzo Grimani is ready to reopen on Jan 7th. The Grimanis in the 16th...
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Venetian painters: Canaletto
[Venetian painters: Canaletto ] Antonio Canal called Canaletto (1697-1768)was the most famous “vedutista”, view painter,...
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Cima and his works exposed in Conegliano until June 2nd 2010
in the town of Conegliano at Palazzo Sarcinelli until June 2nd 2010. Infolink...
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A new Pinault museum opens on June 6th 2009
The new Pinault Contemporary Art Center at the Punta della Dogana opens on June 6th 2009. The location: it is one of the most...
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Stay Connected with Venice
Starting February 1st a number of tourist services can be purchased on line through the site...
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Venetian painters: Giovanni Bellini
Giovanni Bellini (1430-1516), the greatest painter of the early Renaissance in Venice, was born into a family of artists,...
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The Biennale Pavilions
The gardens of the Biennale, the International Art Exhibition first held in 1895, are the set of several pavilions built in...
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A Guide in Verona
Starting from July 30th 2010 a new web site is on-line, www.aguideinverona.com Directed by Valeria Biasi and Lorella...
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The New People Mover opens in Venice
Starting from April 19th the new People Mover (Cable Car) starts service between Tronchetto main car&tourist bus terminal...
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Mariano Fortuny y su casa en Venecia
Mariano Fortuny y su casa en Venecia. Biografía Mariano, segundo hijo del pintor catalán Mariano Fortuny y de Cecilia...
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Great Architects in Venice: Andrea Palladio
Andrea Palladio (1508-1580) was one of the greatest Italian architects of the Renaissance. “All over the western world...
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Venice Quarantine Islands: Lazzaretto Nuovo
The plague was for centuries by far the worst possible disaster, the speed of diffusion and virulence will kill thousands in a...
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Report on tourism in Venice, December 2008
On December 16th the City Council Tourist Dept, released its yearly report. In 2007 the City of Venice had 8,842,874...
USEFUL LINKS IN VENICE
Marco Polo Venice Airport
Venice Public Transport
Hello Venezia (multi service city portal)
Venice Connected (transport and museum tickets you can buy on line)
Venice Tourist board
Venice City Museums
Accademia Galleries and State Museums
Palazzo Grassi François Pinault Foundation & Punta della Dogana François Pinault Foundation
Guggenheim Venice
The Biennale
Venitian Churches Association
Marco Polo Venice Airport
Venice Public Transport
Hello Venezia (multi service city portal)
Venice Connected (transport and museum tickets you can buy on line)
Venice Tourist board
Venice City Museums
Accademia Galleries and State Museums
Palazzo Grassi François Pinault Foundation & Punta della Dogana François Pinault Foundation
Guggenheim Venice
The Biennale
Venitian Churches Association