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…
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…
Tide in Venice: how to read forecasts and raised walkways without panicking
Venice’s tide forecasts indicate lagoon levels at a reference point, not flooding everywhere; understanding…
Fondazione Giorgio Cini: cloisters, libraries and culture on the island opposite San Marco
Nestled opposite San Marco, the Fondazione Giorgio Cini offers silent cloisters, libraries, and archives that…
The bell tower of San Giorgio Maggiore: the cleanest perspective on St Mark’s Basin
From the bell tower of San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice’s St Mark’s Basin unfolds as a measured architectural…
