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 Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Babylonian antiques |
Piazza S. Marco, 52 Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 5978 |
Located in the Procuratie Nuove, two minutes from St Mark's Library, this is one of the oldest museums the city has to offer. Built at the bequest of Domenico Grimani in 1523, it houses findings of Egyptian, Assyrian-Babylonian, Greek and Roman origin. This includes coin collections, Grimani statues dating from the 4th and 5th Centuries BCE, as well as pieces from the classic and Hellenistic periods, Latin epigraphs, vases and male busts from the imperial era. The museum is slightly off the tourist trail, which makes it all the more interesting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 One of the Oldest Churches in Venice |
Calle San Basso Venice Italy |
Built in 1076, Ateneo di San Basso is one of the oldest churches in Venice. Restored after the fires of 1105 and 1661, the church has been privately owned, used as a marble and sculpture camp by the Fabbriceria di San Marco and finally reconstructed and furnished as a conference hall during the 1950s. Also used as a classical music venue, visitors can enjoy the sounds of Vivaldi and Mozart in this historical landmark. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Monumental end of 12th Century Church |
3072 San Polo (Campo dei Frari) Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 2637 |
Built in the middle of the 13th century, this church was extended and grew until the 16th century. The church houses paintings by Tiziano, such as 'l'Assunta' and 'La Madonna di ca' Pesaro'. In the side chapel, you'll find Bellini's 'Madonna in Trono'. It also contains the tombs of Tiziano, Canova, Monteverdi, and Francesco Foscari. In spite of it's many historical and artistic treasures, the church's large dimensions make it seem empty. Services are held daily. Call ahead for details or simply walk in. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The oldest church of the lagoon |
Via Torcello Venice 30100 Italy +39 41 73 0084 |
This church dates back to the year 1000 and includes elements from 400 years earlier. The beautiful ambo on the left comprises of certain parts of the original sixth-century church. The luminosity of the mosaics that adorn the apse and, above all, the image of 'The Last Judgement' on the west wall (which is rumoured to be a reconstruction) are incredible. Mass is held everyday at 9:30a and 4:30p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Precious mosaics |
Torcello Venice 30100 Italy +39 41 270 2464 |
This is the oldest cathedral of the lagoon, and evidence of the first settlement here. It was built in 639, but has undergone restoration and modification in the 9th, 11th and 14th centuries. The interior is enriched by splendid decorations, with particularly striking mosaics, which were probably made by mosaic makers from Ravenna. The bell tower, which was built in the 11th century, can only be visited by appointment. The view that can be enjoyed from the top is well worth the climb. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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16th-century architecture |
Sestiere Di Dorsoduro (Madonna della Salute) Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 5558 |
Designed by 20-year-old Longhena, this church is a masterpiece of 17th-century architecture. The dominating feature is its octagonal dome, which contains a lantern showing an image of the Madonna; while the smaller dome has a statue of San Marco. The interior consists of a nave, three chapels and a floor made of multicoloured marble with a design of five roses in the centre. The magnificent altar, also designed by Longhena, is particularly ornate. To its right is Tintoretto's 'Le Nozze di Cana', whilst the ceiling of the vestry is adorned with paintings by Tiziano. Mass is held daily at 9a and 11a. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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12th-century church |
Murano Venice 30100 Italy +39 41 73 9056 |
Dating back to the 12th century, this church has now been completely restored to all its ancient splendour. While the foundation dates back to the 12th century, its first restoration, when the floor was completed, dates back to the year 1100 AD. The richly decorated apse and the Byzantine mosaic on the vault and the spellbinding mosaic on the church floor are particularly beautiful. Mass is held daily at 8a, 9:30a, 11a, and 6p. On sundays, mass is held at 6p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tombs of 25 magistrates |
6363 Campo San Giovanni e Paolo, Castello Venice 30122 Italy +39 41 523 7510 |
Construction of this church started at the end of the 14th century by the Dominican friars. It was completed at the beginning of the 15th century. The remains of 25 chief magistrates are buried here. The sepulchral monuments are in the care of the Lombardi family. The monuments of Nicolo Marcello, Pietro Lombardo and Pietro Mocenigo are masterpieces by the same sculptor, whose works occupy the whole left side of the entrance. Also impressive is the monument erected in the honor of Andrea Vendramin, and the paintings by Veronese and Piazzetta. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Titian, Giovanni Bellini and Donatello |
Campo dei Frari (Campo dei Frari) Venice 30125 Italy +39 41 272 8611 |
First opened in the middle of the 13th century, this museum's collection was expanded up until the 16th century. It houses the 'Assunta' and the 'Madonna di ca' Pesaro', both by Titian, as well as the 'Madonna' by Giovanni Bellini, which is found in the chapel. The funeral monument to Titian, Canova and Francesco Foscari, is also here, as is the tomb of Monteverdi. The exhibition space is quite large. Call for admission details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Panoramic view of the city |
Piazza San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 4064 |
You get a splendid view from the tallest bell tower in Venice. It can be seen from the lagoon, and once you have reached the top, the whole lagoon can be seen from above. Even though the tower was erected at the beginning of the 20th century, it is an exact replica of the 15th-century bell tower. In 1609, Galileo Galilei exhibited his telescope here, and during the carnival, the bell tower used to serve as a stage for the tight rope-walkers who entertained the doge with their acrobatics. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bridge of Sighs |
Sestiere di San Marco Venice 30124 Italy |
Some legends say that the Ponte dei Sospiri was called the Bridge of Sighs because it was a rendezvous for lovers; however, the truth tells a much sadder tale. The bridge, in fact was built to convey magistrates to the courts and prisoners to their fates. However, the Baroque bridge, designed by Antonio Contino, still has a very romantic air to it, and remains an important historical landmark in Venice today. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous for its lace making |
Burano Venice 30012 Italy |
In this little town located on an island of the Venetian lagoon, the houses are painted in varied bright colors, giving a picturesque and cheerful character to the setting, which kids always love. Burano is famous for its lacemaking, a skill that has developed here since the 16th century; various shops offer lacemaking demonstrations. To admire more of this craft, head to the Museo del Merletto which displays all kinds of amazing lacework: tablecloths, fans, collars and shawls. To get there via vaporetto take line LN from the Fondamente Nove. The trip takes approximately 40-50 minutes and makes one stop on Murano. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Icons from the fourteenth to the eighteenth centuries |
3412 Castello Venice 30122 Italy +39 41 522 6581 |
Located next to the San Giorgio dei Greci church, this museum offers a rich collection of Byzantine icons from Greece and Venice, which date from the 14th to the 18th centuries. Exhibitions include a large variety of religious objects and artifacts from the life of Jesus and the Saints, most of which hailed from Venice. The museum also houses a collection of documents and archives on the history of the Greek colonies in Venice. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 World-famous private house |
3933 Cannaregio Venice 30131 Italy |
The Ca' d'Oro is one of the most beautiful private houses on the Canale Grande. It's not open to the public but you can take a gondola or vaporetto and view it from the water. The house has been beautifully and expertly restored. The Franchetti gallery contains some real masterpieces, including Tiziano's Venus, Carpaccio's Annunciation and Mantegna's Saint Sebastian. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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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The first Rennaissance church in Venice |
Isola di San MIchele Venice, Venice 30121 Italy +39 (0)41 729 2811 |
An outsider, yet close to the heart of most Venetians, the Chiesa di San Michele is located on the island of San Michele, not 5 minutes from the city. Designed by the architect Mauro Codussi and completed sometime in the second half of the 11th century, the church is built in white Istrian stone, a complete contrast to the colors of Venice. Most of the visitors to the island are mourners of those buried in the cemetery. Not many visitors crowd the island, but if you do happen to visit the church and thecemetery, try not to get shutter-happy with your camera and leave a rose or two for the departed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Religiously Musical |
San Marco 2862 Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 277 0561 http://www.interpretiveneziani... |
This historic religious site, jutting from the Venice soil like an ancient palace, is now home to a year-round series of classical music concerts. Chamber music aficionados flock to this site from miles around, to hear beautifully composed music performed in the grandest of settings. See website for calendar of events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Benedictine church designed by Andrea Palladio |
Isola di San Giorgio Venice 30100 Italy |
There is little more than this church on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. The Benedictine Convent Church was built at the beginning of the year 1000, and was redesigned by Andrea Palladio in 1566. Its interior, which receives plenty of natural light, is full of works of art, amongst which are 'The Last Supper' and 'The Harvest' by Manna di Tintoretto, as well as murals by Tintoretto and Carpaccio. The bell tower offers one of the most beautiful views of San Marco in Venice. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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17th Century church |
Fondamenta Zattere Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 523 0625 |
This 17th century church was built with the co-operation and the imagination of Massari, Morlaiter and Tiepolo. The interior is very bright and has only one Nave, with three chapels and sculptures by Morlaiter and a unique harmony between the architecture, sculpture, painting and wooden furniture. Beside the third altar is Tintoretto's 'Crocifissione', and in the first altar Tiepolo's 'Tre Sante'. The ceiling is divided into three parts and decorated with paintings by Tiepolo. They represent the life of San Domenico and the Institution of the Rosario. Mass: 8a, 10a, noon and 6:30p Sunday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ancient Church |
4693 Campo San Zaccaria, Castello Venice 30122 Italy +39 41 522 1257 |
This very old church, commissioned by the Doge Giustiniano Partecipazio and Emperor Leone V, houses paintings by Bellini, Tintoretto, Palma il Giovane, and Alessandro Vittoria. It was started by Antonio Gambello and finished by Mauro Codussi, who was influenced by the Malatesta temple by Leon Battista Alberto. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Palladian church |
Isola di San Giorgio Maggiore Venice 30133 Italy +39 41 528 9900 |
The only building on the San Giorgio Maggiore island, this church was built in 1566 AD. It is built inside a Benedictine monastery (that was erected in 1000 AD) in accordance with a plan by Andrea Palladio. The bright interior is covered with paintings by Carpaccio and Tintoretto, such as 'L'ultima Cena' and the 'Raccolta della Manna'. From the bell tower, there is a magnificent view of San Marco. Mass (with Gregorian chants) is held every sunday at 11a. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Designed by Sansovino |
Campo San Zulian Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 523 5383 |
Built in the 9th century, this church has a 16th century facade by Sansovino. On the portal there is the portrait of T. Rangone, a benefactor of the church and the first ordinary man to be portrayed in a Venetian church. Due to the work of Sansovino and Alessandro Vittoria, its style today is late Renaissance. A window by Serlio adorns the front of the church, while inside there are numerous paintings by Palma il Giovane. Mass: 9:30a, 11a, 7:30p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic relics in Burano |
Piazza Baldassare Galuppi Venice 30100 Italy +39 41 73 0096 |
Subsequent restorations have changed the original architecture of this 16th-century church, which nowadays is also used as a museum for Burano's antiques. Inside there's an early painting by Tiepolo. You can see the influence of Piazzetta and Ricci. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baroque church |
Calle Tron San Marco (Campo San Moise) Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 528 5840 |
The church of S. Vittore was built during the 8th century and according to Moise' Venier, it was rebuilt in 1632 AD. The baroque interior is bursting with works of art including busts of the Fini family, Tintoretto's 'La Lavanda dei Piedi' and an image of Moses receiving the Ten Commandments, on the altar. There is also the tomb of the writer and banker John Law, which used to be in S. Geminiano. Mass begins at: 9a, 11a, noon, 7p Sunday; 7p Saturday and holidays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Late fifteenth century church |
Campo dei Tolentini Venice 30124 Italy |
This church was built by V. Scamozzi in the last 10 years of the 16th century. It houses paintings by Palma il Giovane and the Padovanino. Mass is held on a regular basis; call ahead for further details or drop in here for a day filled with prayers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Near the Frari church |
Ponte San Polo Venice, Veneto 30121 Italy +39 41 522 2637 |
This is so close to the Frari church that it almost seems like the same building. Almost nothing remains of the original 15th century construction, which was sanctioned by the Francescani dei Frari. Giovanni Scalfarotto rebuilt it in the middle of the 18th century. The church houses art by Pordenone, Ricci and Tintoretto. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works of art by Tintoretto |
3825 Campo Santo Stefano Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 2362 |
Built by the Hermits in the 13th century, this church has been restored several times; the present appearance is a result of renovations in the 15th century and works done at the beginning of the 20th century. Inside, note the tomb of the last commander in chief of the Republic and the Sepulchral monument to Bartolomeo D'Alviano, as well as the vestry and the cloisters of the old monastery. The vestry houses paintings by Tintoretto and the bell tower is one of the most renowned in Venice. Mass: 10a, 11:30a, 7p Sunday; 7p Saturday and holidays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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7th-century church |
Campo Santa Maria Formosa Venice 30122 Italy +39 41 523 4645 |
This church was rebuilt at the end of the 15th century, in accordance with a plan by Codussi. It is believed to be one of the churches that were originally commissioned by the Bishop of Oderzo in the 7th century. It is open from 8:30a to 12:30p and 5p to 7p daily. Mass is held at 10a, 11:30a and 6:30p daily. On Saturdays and holidays, mass is held at 6:30p and 8:45p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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11th century church |
Campo San Geremia Venice 30131 Italy +39 41 71 6181 |
First constructed during the 11th century, this church has been re-built in the 14th and 18th century. Its bell tower dates back to the 14th century. The relics of Santa Lucia, which are protected by a transparent case, are kept here as well as a painting by Palma il Giovane. The front part of the church faces the Cannaregio Canal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works of Lorenzo Lotto |
Campo del Carmini Venice 30122 Italy +39 41 522 6553 |
This church, started in the 14th century, is situated in the Campo Santa Margherita area, not far from Piazza Roma and the university. At present, like many long established Venetian structures, it has a 16th-century facade, a 14th-century Gothic one, and an interior of the same peculiar mix. Paintings by Lorenzo Lotto and Cima da Conegliano adorn the walls. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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7th century church |
Campo San Salvador - S. Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 523 6717 |
Built on a structure of the 7th century and rebuilt during the 12th century, the church as it stands today was completed in 1534 AD. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Houses Tiziano's 'Il Martirio di San Lorenzo' |
4905 Calle Erizzo Cannaregio Venice 30121 Italy |
Not to be confused with the 'Gesuati', which is on the other side of the city. The baroque interior is adorned with rare white marble inlayed with green grains. The most important feature, apart from the architecture itself, is Tiziano's wonderful 'Il Martirio di San Lorenzo'. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Palladian church |
195 Via Giudecca Venice 30100 Italy +39 41 523 1415 |
Planned by A Palladio, this church was built between 1570 and 1580. In 1576, a deadly plague spread among the population. The doge then dedicated this church to the Redeemer, in return for mercy on his people. This may also explain the vast length of the church, leading to the altar. The statue of Faith rising above the façade can only be seen from the canals. During religious festivals, the church is joined to the opposite side of the Giudecca canal with a bridge of boats. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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13th century church |
Campo de la Chiesa (Sant-Elena) Venice 30100 Italy |
This church, built in the 13th century, was re-opened for worship at the beginning of the 20th century. On the left of the gothic front, the old monastery cloister is visible. The modern architecture of the bell tower differs from the church gothic style; and the interior consists of one nave with very high windows, the Apse, and the chapel of the 'Crocifisso' at the bottom. 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 Paintings |
52 Piazza San Marco (Ala napoleonica) Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 5625 / +39 41 240 5211 http://www.museicivicivenezian... |
There is a silent and almost respectful ambiance in this museum. Visitors enter by means of a staircase, originally built as a grand entrance to the Napoleonic royal palace. From here, the tour continues through neoclassical rooms, the Royal Palace, the Canoviana Collection, Venetian Civilization, Antique Art, and Renaissance Bronze. There are many sculptures by Canova and decorative objects by Francesco Hayez. Venezia by Jacopo De' Barbari can be admired in the entrance. Admission: EUR 12 (for all the museums of Piazza San Marco). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sacred objects |
Ponte della Canonica Venice 30135 Italy +39 41 522 9166 |
This museum is located in the old, Benedictine convent of S. Appolonia, whose cloister has been preserved. The historic archives of the Venetian diocese are kept and displayed here, including paintings and sculptures, banners, silver and jewelllery from churches and convent churches. Works by Palma di Giovane, Tintoretto, Titian and others are also on display here, but on rotation, so they can be restored or displayed in other museums. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works Of Art |
San Marco 1 Entrance for the public: Porta del Frumento, Piazzetta San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 0412 715 911 http://www.museicivicivenezian... |
Located next to the Basilica di San Marco, the Doge's Palace has been the symbol of Venice's political life and public administration for hundreds of years. The building has been continuously evolving into its present form since 1340, even though its foundations date back to the early Middle Ages (10th century). Considered a masterpiece of the Gothic style, it has been destroyed many times, most notably during the fire of 1106. It was rebuilt by Barbarossa in 1177 and modified over the time by the different Dogi reigning in Venice. More than a palace, the Palazzo Ducale is an extensive infrastructure, comprising the apartments of the doge (often used as an exhibition space), the government quarters and the palace of justice. When visiting the palace, many parts are worth the detour. In the Museo dell'Opera, you'll see the remaining pieces of the building's medieval facades as well as a collection of sculptures dating from the 14th and 15th Centuries. Before heading towards the Doge's apartments, you'll enter the magnificent courtyard. Take some time to walk alongside the Loggias to enjoy the various angles of the Palazzo. In addition to the Institutional Chambers and the Prisons, take some time to see the great collection of weapons and armaments in the Armoury. Admission: EUR 13 - includes admission to all the museums in Piazza San Marco plus one other museum run by the Musei Civici Veneziani. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Men as witches race canals |
Ponte di Rialto Venice, Venice 30100 Italy |
This celebration has a bit of folklore, a little bit of religious tradition and, quite frankly, some cross dressing, but all in good fun. The annual Regatta of Epiphany Witches usually takes place on the day of the Epiphany, January 6. All of Italy celebrates this 12th day of Christmas, but Venice is unique with its kitschy take on historic tradition. Witched-up men race their boats across Canal Grande until reaching the giant stocking hanging from Rialto Bridge. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum and house of Mariano Fortuny |
3780 San Marco San Beneto 3780 San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 520 0995 http://www.museicivicivenezian... |
This was the house of Mariano Fortuny, friend and colleague of D'Annunzio, who was a set designer, inventor, fabric manufacturer, and photographer of Catalan origin. The house, which looks like a theatre set, is a vision of furnishings, objects, textiles and ornaments from the beginning of the last century. Mariano Fortuny created objects, which are still being produced, and the originals can be admired here. The style is a mix of art nouveau and art deco. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Italian works from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries |
2076 Santa Croce Venice 30135 Italy +39 41 72 1127 |
This museum offers international art of the 19th and 20th centuries. Amongst the exhibits here are works by Ciardi, Favretto, Klee, Arp, and Kandinsky. You'll also find works by Ernst, Mirò and Calder. Originally opened as an exhibition of avant-garde works, it now displays mostly Italian artists from the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as foreign artists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fundamental stage of Italian art history |
Accademia, Dorsoduro Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 2247 |
Located in the old church and school of the Carità, this building was partly built in 1100 and finished in the 14th century. The Academy of Fine Arts was started here by the Napoleonic government. In its 24 rooms, it displays works of Italian art, by artists such as Andrea Mantegna, Piero Della Francesca, Cosmè Tura, and Giovanni Bellini. Other artists include Giorgione, Tintoretto, Paris Bordone, and Moretto Da Brescia and lots more. Admission: EUR 6.50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Murano glass |
8 Fondamenta Marco Giustinian (Murano (Settore Vetro antico, Fondamenta) Venice 30141 Italy +39 41 73 9586 |
From milky opalescent to crystal clear, all kinds of glass, including chandeliers, vases, glasses and mirrors, in various styles and forms are displayed at this museum. Visitors can also watch a glassworker in action. Be sure to visit the glass workshops and famous glass factories in Murano and buy a piece of authentic Murano glass. It is expensive, but it is also worth a lot, as the work of a master glassworker is extremely difficult. Admission: EUR 5.50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Venetian-Byzantine goldsmiths |
Piazza San Marco (Basilica S. Marco) Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 5205 |
It is not known for certain who made the mid-14th-century Golden Altar Piece. It is a masterpiece of engraving that uses Byzantine ancient enamels, which originate from the pillage of Byzantium in 1204. The Treasure of San Marco should not be missed. A large part was melted down to mint money, but what remains can satisfy the curiosity of even the most demanding visitor, from an artistic and historic point of view. It can be accessed directly from the basilica. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Reliquary of the Oratory of the Cross |
2454 Campo San Polo Campiello San Giovanni Venice 30123 Italy +39 41 718 2347 |
Built at the end of the fourteenth century, this building is instantly eye-catching because of the large front entrance, which opens into a small courtyard. The construction is a mix of styles from the fourteenth to the late-fifteenth century. Renovated in the seventeenth century, the hall of San Giovanni was built at that time, as was the monumental, splendid staircase and the Oratory of the Cross, which is next door. Nowadays, this is mostly used as a concert hall and can only be visited with a guide on Sundays and Mondays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works by Jacopo Tintoretto |
Campo San Rocco Venice 30125 Italy +39 41 523 4864 |
This stunning building was built in the Renaissance, but displays traces of successive interventions up until the baroque period. It is often used as a concert hall, and is next to the San Rocco Church with which it is often mistaken. It is dedicated to Rocco, who cured the sick during the 14th-century plague. The interior decoration of the school was entrusted to Jacopo Tintoretto, whose works, such as the 'Allegories', 'Life and Passion of Christ', and episodes from the Old and New Testaments can be admired. Among the most famous displays are 'The Annuciation', 'The Epiphany', and 'The Flight to Egypt'. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary art documents |
2214 (Calle Corner) Santa Croce Venice 30135 Italy +39 41 521 8711 |
Better known as ASAC, the Biennale archives are mainly concerned with figurative art, music, cinema and theatre. There's a library that has photographs and music. You'll also find a comprehensive video library. It is currently under restoration, which is expected to continue for a long period. Visitors can gain access by writing to the Curator. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Burials on land at sea |
Isola di San Michele Venice, Venice 30121 Italy +39 (0)41 729 2811 (Church of San Michele) |
Straight out of an adventure novel, the Isola di San Michele is less than five minutes away from Venice but a spot not often visited by tourists. San Michele has also been a former prison island but its main attraction is the cemetery. As per Napoleon's decree, Cimitero di San Michele has been Venice's cemetery since the 19th century. The layout is well organized and the rows are separated by walking paths. It's interesting to note that famous personalities like Ezra Pound and Igor Stravinsky are also buried here. You can say a silent prayer to those forgotten at the Church of San Michele. 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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XVI & XVII century |
2902/b Fondamenta di Cannaregio Venice 30131 Italy +39 41 71 5012 |
There are five synagogues in Venice: two of them (one Spanish and one Levantine) in the old ghetto date from 1500 AD and the other three (German, Canton and Italian) were built in the new ghetto. Longhena built the Spanish synagogue in the 17th century; he also restored the Levantine synagogue. One wall of the Canton synagogue, built in the 16th century, is adorned with paintings portraying Jewish history, including 'The Crossing of the Red Sea'. Services: 9.30a Sa Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old shipyard for battle ships |
Calle Castello Venice 30131 Italy |
This is a city within a city. The quickest way to see it all is to take the motorboat to the stop outside the naval history museum (to Arsenale) and head towards 'Fondamente Nuove'. At present, there is little to see: partly because the large docks are walled off and partly because as they have been partially abandoned, it will appear to an untrained eye as though there is nothing to see. The area used to be very technologically advanced - it was here that the whole of the Mediterranean was instructed in modern methods of shipbuilding. Note the marble lions that guard the entrance: they were brought here from Pyrius in 1687. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gothic church |
Campo dei Gesiutti Venice 30131 Italy +39 41 71 9933 |
The paving of the square is made up of bricks laid out in a fish-bone pattern. The church, a 14th-century Gothic structure, was first called San Cristoforo but the name was changed when an image of the Madonna was found nearby. Tintoretto's 'Presentazione di Maria al Tempio', 'Il Martirio di San Cristoforo', 'Giudizio Universale' and 'Il Popolo Ebraico adora il Vitello d'oro' are kept in the church along with other works of art by G Bellini, Palma il Vecchio and Palma il Giovane. Admission: L.3.000 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Important Book Collection |
7 Piazzetta San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 520 8788 / +1 41 240 7211 http://marciana.venezia.sbn.it/ |
Started in 1468 from Cardinal Bessarione's collection, this museum houses Venice's most important book collection, which includes manuscripts, miniatures and texts. The first example of Classical architecture in Venice, the building contains an abundance of sculptures, which are inspired by classic mythology. It's also home to many works by important Venetian artists. It is arranged over two floors, which are linked by a staircase that is reminiscent of the Golden Staircase in the Ducal Palace. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works of Armenian history |
Isola San Lazzaro degli Armeni Venice 30100 Italy +39 41 526 0104 |
At the beginning of the eighteenth century, Armenian monks arrived in Venice. These monks fled from the Moorish country after the Turkish invasion. The Serenissima (Venetians) gave them an island, which was used as a lepers' colony in other times, hence its name 'San Lazzaro'. Under the guidance of Pietro Mechitar, the monks founded a religious order and monastery for the Mechitarists, and a library that became a cultural centre for the Armenian Diaspora. Fortunate enough to be spared by Napoleon, they continued in their work of cultural rescue. They established a typography in Armenian characters and collected the most ancient manuscripts that they could find. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of the famous glassware |
Isola di Murano Venice 30141 Italy +39 739586 |
This island in the Venetian lagoon is famous for the glassware it produces. Don't miss the opportunity to see glass-blowers at work; it certainly requires extreme skill to take a lump of glass and turn it into glassware. Most glass workshops and factories can be visited free of charge, and more glassware can be admired at the Museo Vetrario, which displays the history of Venetian glass through the course of time. Nearly all the shops on the island cater to the glass trade. Take advantage of the lean crowds during the off-season winter months. To get there via vaporetto, take either line 41, 42 or DM from Fondamente Nuove or 71 & 72 from San Zaccaria or Piazzale Roma. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works of art, furniture and furnishings |
Ca' Rezzonico (S. Barnaba)- Dorsoduro Venice, Venice 30123 Italy +39 41 520 4036 / +39 41 241 0100 |
Located in Ca'Rezzonico, this was the last building planned by Baldassare Longhena. The interior is a reconstruction of an 18th-century palace, with original restored furnishings. The Venetian decor is splendid, particularly in the ballroom with its stunning trompe l'oeil, and the nuptial room, which has richly decorated dressing tables. Both, the beautiful furnishings as well as the many works of art are worth checking out. There are frescoes by Tiepolo and paintings by Guardi, Canaletto and Longhi. The admission is 6.50 Euro for adults and 4.50 Euro for students. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Minerals, fossils and botanic collections |
1730 Calle Dandolo San Croce Venice 30135 Italy +39 41 275 0206 http://www.msn.ve.it |
This is a truly enlightening museum. It covers all the natural sciences. You'll find fossils, minerals, botanical collections, entomological collections, protozoa, mollusks and all kinds of vertebrates on display. There are also models of fishing boats and an antique lagoon boat. This makes a good alternative to the numerous museums in Venice. Admission: Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Greek & Roman antiquities and archaeological remains |
Palazzo del Consiglio (Torcello) Venice 30100 Italy +39 41 73 0761 |
This exhibition comprises of Greek and Roman remains, as well as objects from the Etruscan era and the ancient origins of Venice. The museum is small but the collection is rich. Arranged over two floors, it displays mosaic remains from the Basilica, books and documents, and remnants of Venetian pottery. Admission is EUR1.5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Objects from Jewish sixteenth-century life |
Campo di Ghetto Nuovo Venice 30131 Italy +39 41 71 5359 |
In the middle of the ghetto, amongst the synagogues, this museum tells the story of the Venetian Jewish community through the use of objects and works connected to religious life. In particular, goblets, jugs, basins, spice holders, silver and drapes for the Torah can all be found here. It is not a large museum but it contains many precious religious items. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Relics from Italian naval history |
Arsenale, 2148 (Ex Granai della Repubblica) Venice 30135 Italy +39 41 520 0276 |
Located just a few minutes walk from the Arsenale, the whole history of the Venetian Republic and the Italian Navy is explained here through models and exhibits. Canons, prints, period gondolas and nautical instruments, such as compasses are on display. There is also a section dedicated to the history of the Italian Navy with flags, uniforms and military and civil model ships. Some of the pieces date from the 18th century but most are from the 19th century. 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 |
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Oriental art and culture |
Ca' Pesaro, San Stae Venice 30135 Italy +39 41 524 1173 |
Located on the top floor of the Modern Art Museum, this museum displays clothes, weapons, musical instruments, and Chinese porcelain. The artefacts are all from the 17th-18th centuries, which was the Iedo period in Japanese history. The collection of arms is absolutely remarkable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Former house of Vittorio Cini |
864 Campo San Vio (S. Vio, Accademia) Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 521 0755 |
This former residence of Vittorio Cini now houses his art collection, as well as different Tuscan paintings, including works by Piero della Francesca, Botticelli, Filippo Lippi and Giunta Pisano. Visitors can also admire objects, ornaments, chandeliers, furniture, porcelain, carpets and textiles. There are works from the Florentine workshop of Baldassare degli Embriachi, who made ivory objects. Call for museum hours. Admission free for all. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World famous exhibition |
3231 Campo San Samuele Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 523 1680 |
This museum is situated in an imposing palace designed by Massari on the Canal Grande, right opposite Ca Rezzonico. To get there take the vaporetto and alight at the San Samuele stop. Formerly a centre for arts, the Fiat group had it restored by Gae Aulenti and then transformed it into an exhibition centre of international importance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works by Tiepolo |
275 Campo San Geremia Venice 30131 Italy +39 41 524 2812 |
Built from Istria stone in the 17th century, this palace is characterized by three facades that are decorated with eagles, from which one can see the Canale Grande. Tiepolo painted a fresco on the walls and ceiling of the Salone to mark the occasion of a marriage of someone from the Labia family. This is now the headquarters of the Veneto region's RAI and can only be visited by appointment, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; call for details. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum with fabric and costume |
1992 Salizada San Stae Venice 30135 Italy +39 41 72 1798 |
This stunning building was once the 18th-century residence of the Mocenigo family, one of the most famous families of the Serenissima, who gave seven doges to the Republic. The house has now been turned into a museum and exhibits textiles, books, furniture and and costumed figurines in period clothing. The Center for the Study of History of Fabrics and the Dresses Library is also located here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Casanova's Cell |
San Marco(Castello) San Marco 1, Entrance for the public: Porta del Frumento, Piazzetta San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 0412 715 911 http://www.museicivicivenezian... |
Arriving to the Palazzo delle Prigioni by the Bridge of Sighs, you will reach the famous prison where Casanova (1725-1798) was held captive in the middle of the 18th century. The building was erected in the mid-sixteenth century to improve prisoner's comfort from the Institutional Chambers's housed prisons. In 1755, famous writer, traveler, adventurer, lover and seducer Casanova was arrested and thrown to that terrible prison, from which he escaped the following year, becoming in that act the legend of 18th century Venice. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Green play areas |
Via Sant'Elena Venice 30170 Italy |
It may not be Venice's most central park, but the Parco delle Rimembranze is probably one of the nicest green areas in the city, especially when it comes to kids outdoors. Located in Sant'Elena, the more modern Eastern part of Castello sistieri and home of the Biennale d'Arte, this park offers plenty of children's play areas and a roller-skating rink. And, for even more fun outdoors, you could head to the nearby Stadio Penza and watch a soccer game. Free admission. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum of the American patron |
701 Sestiere Di Dorsoduro Palazzo Venier dei Leoni Venice, Venice 30123 Italy +39 041 240 5411 http://www.guggenheim-venice.it/ |
Peggy Guggenheim, a wealthy American, was interested in contemporary art and came into contact with various artists who guided and educated her, including Alexander Calder and Marcel Duchamp. This museum houses a collection of contemporary art, including works by Bacon, Balla, Brancusi, and Chagall. You'll also find masterpieces of De Chirico, Kandinsky, Klee, and El Lissitskj, Magritte, Man Ray, Picasso, and Pollock. Images of Guggenheim's gallery in New York are also on display. The restaurant, with outdoor tables, which overlook the gardens, offers delicious food. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Former house of the Querini-Stampalia family |
4778 Castello, Campo Santa Maria Formosa (campo S. M. Formosa) Venice 30135 Italy +39 41 271 1411 |
The residence of the Querini-Stampalia family became a museum after the death of Giovanni in 1868. The library archives and other exhibit rooms are all open to the public. Furniture, textiles and collector's items from the 16th century are on display, including a collection of paintings from the works of Bellini, Palma, Ricci and more. Temporary exhibits are on the ground floor. The library and archives contain more than 250,000 volumes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Canal Grande Bridge |
Grand Canal Venice 30124 Italy |
For a long time this was the only way to cross the Canal Grande. There was a bridge here at the end of the 12th Century, but the current one, designed by Antonio da Ponte, was built 1554-1591. There are now lots of shops on the bridge selling all kinds of souvenirs and curiosities. Fresh fruit, vegetable and fish markets line the streets in the bustling neighborhood. A second bridge was built in 1854, this bridge is still an important historical landmark and always a bright spot for tourists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Drawings and watercolours |
216 Sestiere di San Polo San Polo, 216 Venice 30123 Italy +39 41 522 6532 |
Better known as San Giacometto, this exhibition space displays delicate drawings and watercolours by Nicola Tenderini. It is usually only open in the mornings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historical glass-blowing business |
16 Sest. San Marco Murano Venice 30100 Italy +33 321 95 9622 http://www.salviati.com/ |
Founded in 1866, Salviati initially produced chandeliers, decorative glass and mosaics. Today, Salviati produces decorative glass for historical buildings as well as lamps and precious glasses, some of which are truly exquisite. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baroque façade |
Campo Santa Maria Del Giglio O Zobenigo Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 1188 |
A short walk from the Fenice theatre and Gritti's residence stands this luxury hotel. The Gothic façade, recently restored to its original splendor, is adorned with 4 statues representing the Barbero family. On the lower part of the façade there are maps of fortresses and inside are paintings by Tintoretto and Rubens. Admission: L.3000 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oval shaped Church |
Campo della Fava Venice 30124 Italy |
On the road from Rialto to San Marco, behind San Bartolomeo Square there is this church dedicated to the Fava family. The church itself is oval and houses Tiepolo's Educazione della Vergine. Giorgio Massari designed the presbytery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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16th-century church |
Salizzada Santi Giovanni e Paolo Venice 30123 Italy |
Due to its location adjacent to a hospital, this church is also known as the 'Ospedaleto'. Slightly obscured by the narrow street on which it stands, the beautiful building dates back to the 17th century. Designed by B. Longhena, it was paid for by B. Cagnoni. Inside are several paintings thought to be by Tiepolo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Paintings by Vittore Carpaccio |
Calle dei Furlani Venice 30122 Italy |
This was built at the end of the 15th Century, and was restored in the middle of the 16th Century. The school is dedicated to the Dalmati, a fundamental component of the Republic; and the name comes from Schiavonia, as Dalmazia was once called. The Schiavoni were devoted to St. George, St. Trifone and St. Jerome. It contains a famous cycle dedicated to the life of St. George, which was painted by Vittore Carpaccio over five years. The iconoclastic works of Augusto Gentili are fundamental to understanding the building. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works by Tiepolo and Padovanino |
Campo dei Carmini Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 528 9420 / +39 41 522 6553 |
The two facades of this building are attributed to Longhena, so it can be assumed that it was built in the seventeenth century. The brotherhood of the Virgin of Carmel was very powerful in seventeenth-century Venice, and is still dedicated to works of charity nowadays. A pictorial cycle of nine paintings can be admired inside, dedicated to the 'Madonna del Carmine' and painted by Giambattista Tiepolo. There is also a painting by Padovanino. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The ancient art of lace |
Piazza Baldassare Galuppi In Burano (Isola di Burano) Venice 30100 Italy +39 41 73 0034 |
Lace-making and embroidery is an ancient Italian art; the country's delicate products are world famous and have been exported all over Europe since the Renaissance. All kinds of linen are displayed at this museum. There are items for tables, living rooms, entrance halls, bedrooms and bathrooms as well as suits, shirts, collars, cuffs and nightwear. You can also see the agile hands of skilled crafters at work. Admission is EUR 4. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spiral staircase |
Campo Manin Venice 30124 Italy |
The spiral staircase (Bovolo in Venetian dialect) is the most interesting thing about this palace. To get there, follow the yellow arrows from Manin square, down the Calle della Mandola. En route, you will experience the peculiarities of Venetian dimensions at first hand: the streets which lead there are so narrow, two people cannot go down them side by side. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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14th Century Church |
Campo Sant'Alvise Venice 30131 Italy +39 41 524 4664 |
Donated by Antonia Venier, this church was built at the end of the 15th century, but subsequent restorations have altered its old austerity, except for the choir stalls for the nuns and the Barbicans. Tiepolo's Passione di Gesu and the Poverta di Giobbe wrongly attributed to Vittor Carpaccio by Ruskin, adorn the interior. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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17th-century Venetian art |
Campo San Stae Venice 30135 Italy |
This museum explores 18th-century Venetian art, from Piazzetta to Tiepolo. It looks out onto the Canale Grande and its façade on the square portrays 'La Scoletta dei Battiloro', dedicated to the goldsmiths who made gold leaf. Admission: L.3000 (EUR 1.54) Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The oldest church in Venice |
Campo San Polo Venice 30123 Italy |
If you get lost in the Rialto market, ask someone from San Giacometo for directions. Above the tribunal, near the main entrance, is an extraordinary 24-hour clock and the original porch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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IX-century Church |
Campo San Giacomo da l'Orio Venice 30135 Italy +39 41 524 0672 |
For a long time it was thought that the Orio referred to the Orient, but in fact it refers to the laurel plant, which used to grow in the area. The church, which dates back to the 9th century, has its original Gothic ceiling and contains works by Palmo il Giovane and Veronese. It has been restored several times. Admission: L.3000 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Early 15th Century |
Campo San Giovanni Crisostomo Venice 30131 Italy +39 41 522 7155 |
It is a shame that tables, chairs and food stalls block the view of San Giovanni Cristostomo. Built by M. Codussi at the beginning of the 16th century, it was bombed by the Austrians in 1918. It is in the shape of a cross and several pillars hold 4 arches and a dome. The remarkable altarpiece by Bellini is dedicated to San Cristoforo, San Girolamo and Sant'Agostino, not less remarkable is the one dedicated to San Giovanni Battista Liberale, Maria Maddalena, Agnese, Caterina, by S.del Piombo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home to the 'Battesimo di Cristo' by Cima da Conegliano |
Bragora (Castello) Venice 30123 Italy |
The meaning of Bragora is still debated. Some say it goes back to the Greek 'Agora', the square where the sovereign people used to make decisions, or 'Bragola', meaning market place. Though the old name is still used, today the place is called Bandiera and Moro. Built in the 8th century, subsequent additions and restorations (up to the 18th century) have mixed up the architectural styles, and now there are only glimpses of its past glory. Inside is the magnificent 'Battesimo di Cristo' by Cima da Conegliano. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous Basilicas |
San Marco 328 Piazza San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 5205 / +39 41 522 5697 http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/ |
Started in the 9th Century, this church's architecture shows an eastern and Byzantine influence: note the golden altarpiece and the 13th and 14th-century mosaics that illustrate the cycles of the Bible. The magnificent domes date from the 12th Century. The Basilica houses the Marciano Museum, which contains the original bronze horses, copies of which are now on the terrace. Admission to Basilica: Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World-Famous Piazza |
St. Mark's Square Venice 30124 Italy |
Piazza San Marco is Venice's most famous square. What appears to be a rectangle is actually a trapezium, and when you look up at the basilica, the piazza seems enormous, although it is only 175m long. On both sides of the piazza are the "Procuratie" buildings, which housed the procurators of San Marco. The oldest of these (probably built by Codussi) are on your left when you face the basilica; Longhena built the ones on the right later, in 1640. The most recent buildings, commissioned by Napoleon in 1810, lie behind. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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VII century |
Sestiere Di Dorsoduro Venice 30122 Italy |
A short walk from the 'Rio Tera dei Pensieri' prison, a lone priest has been fighting for years to save this parish church. The fine interior woodwork dates back to the seventh century when the first settlers started coming here. A few decades ago, the fifteenth-century porch was rebuilt using, as far as possible, original materials. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of the most famous squares in Venice |
Campo San Polo Venice 30123 Italy |
San Polo and Santa Margherita are the largest piazzas in Venice. Coming from San Toma the church is barely visible and the bell tower, detached from the building, is visible from the other side of the 3m-wide street. In the oratory hangs 'Via Crucis' by Tiepolo. Admission: L.3000 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seventh-century church |
Castello Venice 30100 Italy +39 41 523 8950 |
The main structure of this church dates back to the 7th century, as does the fortress that gives this whole area its name. The church was re-built and enlarged in the 16th century, by the addition to the chapels by Longhena for the Lando and Vendramin families. The front, as we see it today, was designed by Palladio. Peter's throne, made from an Arab sepulchral sculpture, is very interesting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Near the University |
Campo San Sebastiano Venice 30122 Italy |
The humanities section of Ca'Foscari is lodged in what was once the annexed monastery. Built at the beginning of the 16th century to a design by Scarpagnino, it houses valuable paintings by Paolo Caliari. Admission: L.3000 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Palladian Facade |
Campo San Francesco Della Vigna (Castello) Venice 30123 Italy |
According to tradition, toward the middle of the 13th century, the son of the Doge Pietro, Marco Ziani, donated a vineyard to the Friars and the church was built here by Jacopo Sansovino 300 years later. The façade, commissioned by the patriarch of Aquileia, was later restored by Palladio. It seems that long before, on the same site, there was the church of San Marco, to commemorate the place where San Marco was met by an angel on his way back from Aquileia. The sober interior houses paintings by Veronesi and Bellini. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Texts and documents on the history of the Serenissima |
3002 Campo dei Frari Venice 3002-30125 Italy +39 41 522 2281 |
This is a collection of the original papers of the Repubblica Serenissima, preserved between 1815 and 1822. This was done in accordance with a decision by Francesco I of Austria. Political, administrative and legal documents from the ninth century, notary archives, as well as convent archives are all kept here. Temporary exhibitions are held here and a visit to the cloisters is worthwhile. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Get Clocked! |
Piazza San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 520 9070 http://www.museicivicivenezian... |
Historic landmarks come a dime a dozen in Venice, but this clock tower is a mite more legendary than most. Centrally located at the entrance to one of the city's oldest marketplaces, the looming structure has stood watch over generations and generations of busy Venetians. By appointment only, visitors can enter the hulking monolith, ascend its stairways, climbing through the complex inner workings of the ancient clock, and taking in some astounding views of the neighborhood below. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Primitive art and young artists |
Ponte De l'Academia 878 - Accademia Venice 30123 Italy +39 41 522 3641 |
In addition to the exhibition of 'primitive' art, there are displays of modern art, where you will find works by young aspiring and established artists. Particularly interesting are the new trends in art which are represented, be it in painting, sculpture or digital art. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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I3th Century Mosiacs and Stray Cats |
Via Torcello Venice Italy |
Venice's main attractions are swamped with tourists in the late summer, but there are plenty of places to go to in order to avoid the crowds. Take a boat trip to the islands from Fondamente Nove or San Zaccharia and make sure you spend some time wandering around Torcello. This peaceful and green place was established between the 5th and 6th centuries and boasts of the oldest building in the lagoon. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Dell'Assunta was founded in AD 639 and contains some intriguing mosaics. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Palladio's famous rotunda |
Via Villa Capra Venice 30030 Italy +39 4 4432 1793 |
Joseph Losey would have found it difficult to find a more evocative setting for his Don Giovanni. Palladio's commission from Paolo Almerico in 1567 was of profound significance: here was an opportunity to build something solely on aesthetic principles, in the name of beauty and elegance with no regard for functionality. Unfortunately, this never happened since both the buyer and the architect died of old age before the project was completed. Scamozzi eventually finished the building, for the new buyer: Odorico Capra. It now has four identical Ionic facades, while inside there is a variety of different styles. Whether you like Palladio's design or not, the Rotonda is a visual work of art. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Villa designed by Palladio |
11 Strada statale Romea Padova-Venezia (direzione Fusina) Venice 30030 Italy |
This house was built in the second half of the sixteenth century, designed by Andrea Palladio and paid for by Niccolò and Alvise Foscari. Its name 'la Malcontenta'(the unhappy woman) is said to come from an ancient legend about a lady of the Foscari family who was banished. The house has a central hall surmounted by a triangular gable. Probably the Vicenza architect's first project for the ruling family, it led to several successive commissions. Inside, you will find frescoes by Battista Franco and Battista Zelotti, who succeeded him. Admission: L. 10,000 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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