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Ponte dei Pugni – A Venice Bridge Known for its Fistfights

December 25, 2012 by
Ponte dei Pugni, Venice Bridge

Ponte dei Pugni - Where The Ancient Tradition of Fistfights Took Place: There are hundreds of bridges criss-crossing the back canals of Venice, but one that is quite well-known is the Ponte dei Pugni. Located near Campo St Barnaba in Dorsoduro, Ponte dei Pugni is a famous Venice bridge that tells of an ancient tradition of fistfights on Venice bridges. Ponte dei Pugni (Bridge of Fists) takes its name from the vicious fistfights that used to take place between the Castellani and the … [Read more...]

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Sightseeing and Excursions in Venice

April 13, 2012 by
Burano Venice

Venice Sightseeing, Venice Tours and Venice Attractions: Below are links to a wide variety of tours (more than thirty) covering many aspects of Venice and the Lagoon, and also some to outlying areas (several of these are to wine regions). The tours range from one hour to a very full day, and use all means of transport - foot, gondola, water taxi, motor boat, minibus, coach etc. They have been put together by Viator, our affiliate partner who operate throughout Europe. Even if you … [Read more...]

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Churches in Cannaregio

April 12, 2012 by
Church of Santa Maria of Nazareth

What to See in Venice: Some Noteworthy Churches in Cannaregio: Cannaregio was once the cradle of painters, sculptors, composers and other artistic types. Many churches in Cannaregio have benefited from artists such as Tintoretto and Titian having homes in this district. Here are some of the main churches to see in Cannaregio: Church of Santa Maria di Nazareth o dei Carmelitani Scalzi (Barefoot Carmelites) This grand-looking church is located near the Venezia Santa Lucia train station. … [Read more...]

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Basilica di San Marco – St. Mark's Venice

June 16, 2010 by

St. Mark's Basilica is an Amazing church with East and West Influences: Venice is an unusual city, a mixture of influences from East and West. Nowhere is the East-West blend of influence more evident than in the Basilica di San Marco (St. Mark's Basilica), the most famous of the many churches in Venice and probably the first monument that many people visit on their Venice vacation. Built on top of the burnt ruins of an earlier church, the current building took shape in the late 11th … [Read more...]

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Palazzo Ducale or The Doge's Palace

June 14, 2010 by

One of the premier symbols of Venice: Although the office of the Doge of Venice was created in the seventh century, it was not until the 9th century that the first ducal palace was built. This old palace was destroyed by a series of fire. The existing Palazzo Ducale, located at one end of the Piazza San Marco, forms part of the impressive architecture in the heart of Venice. It gained its present form between 1340 and 1420 and was further extended and renovated by subsequent doges. Palace … [Read more...]

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A Secret Tour Inside the Doge's Palace

June 14, 2010 by

Doge's Palace - Home to the Doge as well as the Infamous Prisons: Since the early days of the Venetian Republic, the Doge's Palace was the seat of the government, housed the Palace of Justice and was the residence of the Doge. It was also used to house the administrative offices of the government, along with several prisons. On an "Itinerari Segreti" or Secret Itinerary tour of the palace, we go inside the Palazzo Ducale and behind the scenes to the offices of the government and the Doge's … [Read more...]

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Ca' Pesaro – A Modern Art Gallery on the Grand Canal

May 10, 2010 by

Of Longhena's many designs, Ca' Pesaro is believed to be his  masterpiece Ca' Pesaro is a Baroque marble palace which was built by the noble and wealthy Pesaro family.  It is yet another design by Baldassarre Longhena in mid-17th century but he died before the building was completed.  It took 58 years before the Baroque palace was finally completed in 1710 by Gian Antonio Gaspari, who complied substantially with Longhena's original design. Ca' Pesaro is believed to be Longhena's … [Read more...]

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Palazzo Barbarigo – Venice Grand Canal

May 9, 2010 by

An Opulent Palazzo on the Grand Canal: One of the most eye-catching palazzi you'll see on the Grand Canal is Palazzo Barbarigo. Its front facade is decorated with colourful mosaics of Murano glass. Palazzo Barbarigo was originally built in the 16th century. Its architecture follows the Renaissance style and consists of three levels: an open loggia which gives access to the canal, a first floor with open loggias, decorated columns and a second floor above this. The modern mosaics, which were … [Read more...]

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Ca' Rezzonico – Museum of Eighteenth Century Venice

May 9, 2010 by

The Museo del Settecento Veneziano is One of Venice's Finest Museums : On Venice's Grand Canal is the Museum of Eighteenth Century Venice, one of the finest museums in the city. Housed in the magnificent Ca' Rezzonico, the museum is dedicated to 18th century Venice and is one of the many museo civico administered by the City Council of Venice. On the four floors of the building, history and art lovers will be able to marvel at paintings and frescoed ceilings by Venetian artists like Tiepolo, … [Read more...]

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Venice – Piazza San Marco

May 11, 2009 by

A Piazza full of history: Piazza San Marco is usually the starting point of any sightseeing tour of Venice. There's a lot to see here and within this Piazza are some of the greatest historic landmarks of Venice. At the eastern end are two of Venice's most important landmarks - the Basilica San Marco which reflects the city's Byzantine connection and next door to it is the Doge's Palace, once the seat of power and home to its rulers. Some other important landmarks around Piazza San Marco … [Read more...]

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