Dec 05, 2014 at 11:39 AM
In the late 19th century, Mark Twain, the famous American author who wrote the world-renowned “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”, came to Venice and dedicated most of his chapter in “The Innocents Abroad” on the urban Venetian life with reference to the traditional gondolas and their “captains”.
Jan 08, 2015 at 08:52 PM
Venice is world-renowned as the romantic city; however its history is rich and runs back centuries past. It was founded in the 5th century. It became a republic in the late 7th century until the late 18th century. In the later 19th century (1866), Venice was considered a part of Italy, the new kingdom. ...
Jan 02, 2015 at 11:50 PM
The city of Venice was involved in the Crusades War during the High Middle Ages Period until the Late Middle Ages. In the 12th century, just after the First Crusade, the “Siege of Sidon” took place with the help of the Doge of Venice at the time, Ordelafo Faliero. Norway and Jerusalem captured the cities of Syria by the coast with the assistance of the fleet of 200 Venetian ships. ...
Jan 21, 2015 at 12:08 PM
There are several things that happen in September in Venice if you would like to have an eventful trip in Italy. You can visit the Lido di Venezia which hosts the annual Venice Film Festival and on the first Sunday of that month, there is the traditional Historical Regatta occurring on the Grand Canal! ...
Jan 17, 2015 at 12:54 AM
The Ducale Palace, also known as the Doge’s Palace, in Venice was built in the Saint Mark’s Square in a Venetian gothic architecture style. When you visit this beautiful city, you will notice the profound detailed architectural designs of all its monuments, landmarks, and houses. ...
Jan 22, 2015 at 09:44 AM
The oldest factory of glass in Murano is the mid-19th century Antica Vetreria Fratelli Toso; it is one of the most significant glasshouses in the entire country. ...
Jan 28, 2015 at 03:16 PM
The Gondola boat was the main use of transportation on the waters in Venice in the past centuries. ...
Feb 12, 2015 at 06:44 AM
Witness the winner of the Historical Reggata become a part of Venetian history when you are in Italy on vacation in September.
The first Historical Reggata rowing boat race is the “Youngster Rowers” for men on pupparini boats with two oars.
The second race that you will witness if you attend this traditional event in Venice is the women’s race on the mascarete rowing boats.
After this comes the men’s race on heavy caorline rowing boats with six oars; these boats are no longer a part of the various boats used in Venice as these used to be used as a form of river transportation.
The last race of this Venetian event is the “Champions’ Race” which uses gondolini boats with two oars (these are similar to the gondola, however slimmer). ...
Feb 10, 2015 at 08:33 PM
While you are on vacation in Venice, be sure to take the water taxi or water bus through and around the city’s numerous canals and witness the wonderful views of the city and its famous attractions and scenery. ...
Jan 20, 2015 at 01:21 AM
You can enjoy the peace and quiet in Murano when visiting Venice in Italy over the summer holidays if you are looking for a more down-to-earth place to visit. ...
Feb 17, 2015 at 03:48 PM
If you visit the Lido di Venezia, rent out a hut (large cabin with a veranda) on one of the sandy beaches of the island for a deluxe, more memorable experience. ...
Feb 10, 2015 at 01:09 AM
The Venice Grand Canal’s only bridge until the 19th century was the Rialto Bridge; however, there are currently three other bridges on the canal that connect the islands of Venice. ...
