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Restored Venetian parchment. Credit: University of Warwick

Restoration of 14th-Century Venetian Parchment Sheds Light Euro-Asian trade

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 14th-century Venetian parchment, long thought lost for over 70 years, has been restored by researchers from the University of Warwick.

Koyo Kouoh. Credit: https://www.labiennale.org/

Koyo Kouoh new Director of Venice Art Biennale 2026

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Koyo Kouoh, a curator of Cameroonian and Swiss heritage, has been selected as the Director of the 61st Venice Art Biennale. It will take place from April to November 2026.

Ca' Dario exterior from the Grand Canal Venice

Venice’s ‘Cursed’ Ca’ Dario Withdrawn from Market

November 28, 2024November 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The historic Ca’ Dario, famously dubbed the “cursed palace,” overlooking the Grand Canal in Venice, is no longer for sale, according to the property’s current owners.

The Basilica of Madonna della Salute which is celebrated every year in a festival, seen at sunset

On this day in history: Festival of Madonna della Salute, Venice

November 21, 2024November 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Festival of Madonna della Salute in Venice, celebrated each year on 21st November, is both a religious and historical occasion that commemorates the city’s deliverance from the plague of 1630-1631.

Venice from the air - Giudecca Canal. Copyright Getty Images

Venice Announces 2025 access fee calendar

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice has unveiled its 2025 access fee calendar, introducing a daily charge on designated days for day-trippers visiting the Old City. The fee will apply on a total of 54 “red dot” days, an increase from 29 days in 2024.

On this day in history: Francesco Foscari, doge of Venice, abdicates

October 22, 2024October 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Francesco Foscari, the 65th Doge of Venice, reigned from 1423 to 1457 during one of the most turbulent periods in Venetian history. His rule is remembered for both the expansion of Venice’s influence on the Italian mainland and the personal tragedies that marked his time in office.

New European Sleeper train to Venice from brussels. Image shows aerial view of Venice. Photo By: @karamintheworld [IG]

New European Sleeper Night Train to Connect Brussels to Venice

August 28, 2024August 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Starting on 5 February 2025, the European Sleeper night train will offer a spectacular route connecting winter sports and city destinations from the North Sea to the Adriatic.

A dramatic depiction by Luigi Querena of the blazing Church of San Geremia on the Grand Canal during the Austrian air raid

On this day in history: World’s First Air Raid

August 22, 2024August 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 22nd August 1849, the city of Venice witnessed a historic and unprecedented event: the world’s first air raid. Long before the age of aeroplanes and modern warfare, this remarkable feat was achieved by primitive, unmanned balloons. It marked a pivotal moment in military history, laying the groundwork for the concept of aerial bombardment.

Gondolier at work. Venice needs more gondoliers.

Venice advertising for gondoliers

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice’s city hall has recently announced a search for new gondoliers, a profession that has been integral to the city’s culture since 1094. Aspiring gondoliers must meet several requirements: they must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school-level education, know how to swim, and possess a medical certificate confirming “a healthy and […]

The Venetian Gondolier: A centuries-old tradition

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The image of a gondola gliding gracefully through the canals of Venice, steered by a gondolier in a striped shirt and straw hat, is one of the most iconic and enduring symbols of Italy. The profession of the gondolier is not just a job; it is a revered tradition passed down through generations, deeply intertwined […]