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Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista
One of the oldest confraternities in Venice recently became a venue of various concerts and business meetings. The scuola was founded in 1261 by religious group of Battuti ( flagellants ) who at the beginning gathered in church of Sant’Aponal (Sant’Apollinare).
Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo
The large, picturesque square in Castello district until 19th century was often called Campo delle Maravege, from the number of miracles that happened here. Today is called Campo San Zanipolo from the Dominican church of saints Giovanni and Paolo ( shortly – Zanipolo).
Equestrian Statue to Bartolomeo Colleoni
The picturesque campo outside of Chiesa di Zanipolo in Venice features the interesting sculpture of the Venetian condottiere Bartolomeo Colleoni. Condottieri were mercenary soldiers fighting for money, usually signing contract only for a period of time necessary to conduct a battle, and during his life Colleoni used to fight under different banners, mostly on the [...]
Chiesa di San Sebastiano
With over 50 commissioned works by Paolo Veronese, a little less frequented by tourists, Baroque Church in Dorsoduro district is a real artist’s showcase, a real ‘must-see’ for all fans of this great painter.
Ca’ Rezzonico
One of the most splendid Baroque residences in Venice, Ca’ Rezzonico displays the 18th century interiors with masterpieces of art commissioned by Tiepolo, Canaletto or Andrea Brustolon. In 1649 Filippo Bon commissioned to architect Baldassare Longhena the design of his new residence.
Ca’ Pesaro
The splendid Baroque residence of influentian Venetian family facing Grand Canal today hosts the exhibitions of Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna with works commissioned by leading Italian and international modern artists. Family Pesaro has its long chapter in the history of Venice. It was the family of doges, procurators, army generals and art lovers, who sponsored [...]
Ca’ d’Oro
Arguably the nicest palace along the Canal Grande, Ca’ d’Oro, is the finest example of Venetian Gothic architecture.
Chiesa di San Rocco
The church of St.Roch near the small square shared with adjacent Scuola hides inside the remains one of the most popular saints in Venice and all over Italy.
Scuola Grande di San Rocco
One of the most important Scuole in Venice dedicated to St.Roch, the patron saint of pestilence, today is famous for hosting fifty of masterpieces commissioned by Tintoretto.
Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni
The modest white building located on the Rio di San Lorenzo near Ponte della Commenda and at the beginning of di Calle dei Furlani. at the eastern end of Castello, was the meeting place and mutual aid society of the Croatian community.
Padua
Padua is a vibrant medieval town just 50 km outside of Venice. It is home to an ancient university, historic buildings and numerous attractions, like frescoes by Giotto, to draw visitors from across the globe.
Libreria Sansoviniana
The interesting 16th century building located on the prominent place, opposite of Palazzo Ducale hosts the priceless items in national library called Biblioteca Marciana. In 1468 the patriarch of Constantinople, cardinal Bessarione took a decision to donate his vast collection of manuscripts to the Republic of Venice.
Scuole in Venice
Since the beginning of history of Venice as a city, her habitants gathered in various forms of societies and corporations of religious or professional profiles traditionally named Scuole ( schools ).
Scuola Grande dei Carmini
While standing at the end of Campo Santa Margherita the tourist can see a peculiar thing in the white facade of Scuola dei Carmini.
Campo Santa Margherita
Although located in the neighbourhood of Piazza San Marco, campo Santa Margherita is not sa frequent visited by foreign tourists. It remained loca character with children playing between the tables where adult can sip the coffee in one of numerous cafes, there is also the voice of customers trying to find a deal in the [...]
Festa del Redentore 2011
This year edition of one of the most popular ceremonies in Venice, the Feast of Redeemer takes place between 16th and 17th of July. Besides religious importance of the feast, the spectacular wooden bridge and magnificent fireworks midnight show with the next day regatta races are going to gather thousands of believers and spectators.
Regatta of the Ancient Maritime Republics
Regata (Palio) delle Antiche Repubbliche Marinare is an event developed after the World War II to commemorate the power of four Medieval republics, taht once ruled the Mediterranean waters. The Palio is a competition between representatives of four cities : Amalfi, Genoa, Pisa and Venice, and each year is played in different city.
Malcesine
Among the resorts located around Lake Garda Malcesine has one distinctive feature – a panoramic cable car to the top of Monte Baldo. The unique construction allows the car to slowly rotate around its spin while ascending to the upper station at the altitude of 1 700 m.
Dogana di Mare
At the point where the waters of Grand Canal join with those of Giudecca, stands a curious corner tower surmounted with a small figure standing atop of a bronze globe.
Venice Carnival 2011 Highlights
The present edition of Carnival in Venice will be themed ‘Ottocento’ – 19th century dresses, top hats, corsets and crinolines. The Carnival is dedicated to the tremendous spirit of Venetian and Italian women, who inspired the movement leading to Italian Unification in 1866.
