Ponte dei Tre Archi: the unusual bridge in Cannaregio that breaks with the city’s usual form
The Ponte dei Tre Archi defies Venice’s typical single-arch bridge style with three spans over the wide…
Ponte della Paglia: the spot from which everyone photographs the Sighs without wondering where they are
Ponte della Paglia is the often-overlooked public bridge framing the Bridge of Sighs, revealing Venice’s blend…
San Polo: the church that gives the campo its name but often remains out of frame
San Polo church quietly shapes its large Venetian square, blending centuries of history with the vibrant…
San Zulian: the small church near St. Mark’s where Sansovino left his mark
Hidden near Venice’s bustling St. Mark’s Square, San Zulian’s facade reveals Sansovino’s architectural…
Santa Maria del Giglio: the façade that speaks more of the Barbaro family than of the Madonna
Instead of focusing on the Virgin Mary, the façade of Santa Maria del Giglio boldly narrates the Barbaro…
San Salvador: Titian, Bellini and a central church that many pass by without seeing
Nestled between Rialto and St. Mark’s, San Salvador reveals Renaissance architecture and masterpieces by…
