The Arsenale ropewalks: where the ropes that held Venetian naval power together were born
The Arsenale ropewalks transformed hemp into essential naval rigging, showcasing how Venetian maritime…
Regata Storica: how to watch it while understanding boats, colors and hierarchies on the water
The Regata Storica is a living archive on Venice’s waters, blending historical parade boats and specialized…
The mascareta: small, agile and Venetian, long before the regatta photos
The mascareta, once just an everyday workboat, embodies Venice’s unique waterways through its small, agile…
The caorlina: the transport boat that became a protagonist of historic regattas
The caorlina, originally a sturdy transport boat for shallow lagoon waters, now shines in Venice's historic…
The bragozzo: sail, fishing and the Adriatic in the colorful boat of lagoon tradition
The bragozzo's stout hull and colorful lug sails tell the story of Adriatic fishermen’s lives, blending…
The Ships Pavilion: seeing Venice from the side of boats, not postcards
This article shifts the focus away from Venice's picturesque façade to explore the boat-based infrastructure,…
