The monument to Bartolomeo Colleoni: a horse, a condottiere and a square outside San Marco
Bartolomeo Colleoni’s statue in Venice’s Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo represents a nuanced blend of military…
The Scuola Grande di San Marco: the most elegant façade in front of the civil hospital
The Scuola Grande di San Marco's facade blends Renaissance artistry with public healthcare, offering a vivid…
Cuttlefish in black ink: the Venetian dish that brings the lagoon directly to the plate
The Venetian dish of cuttlefish in black ink uses the mollusk's ink to create a dark, flavorful sauce that…
Venice when it is very hot: shade, museums, narrow calli and breaks to organize in advance
Venice under intense heat requires careful navigation through shaded narrow calli, museum breaks, and planned…
Venice with young children: strollers, bridges and routes more realistic than a perfect guide
Venice’s countless bridges and narrow passageways challenge families with strollers, but by choosing gentler…
Public toilets in Venice: a practical guide to a question everyone asks but few look into properly
Navigating Venice’s narrow streets and bridges makes locating public toilets essential. This guide offers…
