San Giorgio Maggiore: Palladio, silence and a view of St Mark’s from the opposite side
San Giorgio Maggiore presents Venice from a tranquil perspective, where Palladio’s classical church and the…
Giardini Reali: the small garden behind San Marco that many look for only when they are tired
Nestled just behind San Marco, the Giardini Reali offers a measured pause from Venice’s bustling central…
The Feast in the House of Levi: Veronese’s trial told through an overcrowded dinner
Veronese’s huge painting initially posed problems for the Inquisition due to its lively, crowded depiction of…
The Venice Mint: Coins, Metal, and Public Trust Beside the Marciana Library
Positioned beside the Marciana Library and Doge’s Palace, the Venice Mint transformed precious metals into…
St Mark’s Campanile: looking at Venice from above without forgetting that it is a reconstruction
St Mark’s Campanile stands as a reconstructed symbol of Venice’s history and civic pride, offering panoramic…
Sansovino’s Loggetta: the small precious building at the foot of the Campanile
At the base of St. Mark’s Campanile, the Loggetta is a small but powerful architectural narrative of Venice’s…
