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…
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…
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…
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…
Venice with a wheeled suitcase: bridges, calli and small mistakes to avoid when you arrive
Venice’s maze of bridges and calli challenges anyone with a wheeled suitcase. Knowing which routes to take and…
