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 An intimate rendez-vous with Venice! |
Throughout the City Venice 30125 Italy +39 347 803 8793 http://www.aguideinvenice.com/ |
A Guide in Venice helps you discover, explore and delve into the details of the histories and mysteries of this paradise on water. All three tour guides, each one a through professional and a true Venetian at heart, can help you know Venice beyond your personal exploration and borrowed knowledge. Although the guides prefer lone tourists or groups of about fifteen or so - tours for larger groups can also be arranged. First-timers to Venice can acquaint themselves with important landmarks and local culture and delights. While obsessed lovers of the city are sure to find great company in the tour guides as fellow travelers with whom you can analyze and discuss the joys and beauty of this unforgettable experience! Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Matt Shipman |
 The Famous Playwright's House |
San Polo 2794 Venice 30125 Italy +39 41 275 9325 http://www.museicivicivenezian... |
Carlo Goldoni, renowned author of such 18th-century plays as The Persian Wife and The Obstinate Women, was born and raised in this humble abode. Now part of a network of historical museums, the 15th-century structure stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of the era - a true-blue model of Venetian Gothic. Inside, exhibits and displays tell the tale of Goldoni's life and times, and celebrate the epic themes with which he toyed. Whether you're a rabid Goldoni fan or just a lover of striking architecture, this will be a satisfying experience. See website for seasonal hours and info on associated museums. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Franciscan convent |
Isola di San Francesco del Deserto Venice 30100 Italy |
This island has belonged to Franciscan monks since the thirteenth century. It takes its name from St. Francis, who arrived on the island at the beginning of 1200, and stayed there for about a month. Some frescoes depicting the visit of St. Francis can be admired here, but the best thing about the island is its peaceful atmosphere and the park. The island can only be reached by private boat, which can be taken from Burano or by arrangement with the monks. Tours of the convent are provided by the monks. Admission: Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Venetian Political History adorned by Veronese Paintings |
Inside the Doge's Palace San Marco 1, Entrance for the public: Porta del Frumento, Piazzetta San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 0412 715 911 http://www.museicivicivenezian... |
The Institutional Chambers (Le Sale istituzionali) are the magnificent rooms where Venice's political and judicial organs resided for centuries. The most popular rooms include the Room of the Great Council, the Room of the Senate, the Room of the Collegio and the Room of the Council of Ten. All of them are adorned by the work of prominent artists of the late Renaissance period (15th and 16th century): Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese. Your tour begins on the second floor with the Atrium Square where you can see Veronese's Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden as well as Tintoretto's ceilings. Then you enter the Room of Four Doors with outstanding pieces like Titian's portrait of Doge Antonio Grimani. The tour continues with the Antechamber to the Hall of the Full Council, the waiting room for ambassadors and delegations. The central fresco features Veronese's famous Rape of Europe. Continue to the Council Chamber to reach the Senate Chamber where you can admire the wall clock in addition to further masterpieces from Veronese and Tintoretto on the ceilings. Down one floor, you finally arrive to the world-renowned and majestic Chamber of The Great Council. Considered the largest room in Europe (with the largest oil painting) and dedicated to the most important political body in Venetian Republic, it emphasizes Veronese dramatic and colorful Mannerist Style in the Triumph of Venice. Admire also Tintoretto's portraits of the 76 Doges and Paradiso. At the end of your course, you'll reach the Bridge of Sighs linking the Institutional Chambers to the Prisons. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works by Palma il Giovane |
4905 Corte de le Candele (Campo dei Gesuiti) Venice 30131 Italy +39 41 521 7411 |
Built in the 12th century as a complex that included a church, a monastery and a hospital, this building was transformed into a hospice in 1400. The interior was decorated by Palma il Giovane at the end of the 16th century. The painted cycle tells the story of the crusaders and their hospital, of the Oratory as a hospital church and of the Oratory services. The Oratory is located opposite the Jesuit Church. Review © 2007, Wcities |