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tintoretto and madonna dell'orto church Venice

On this day in history: Artist Tintoretto dies

May 31, 2024May 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On May 31, 1594, the art world lost one of its most dynamic and influential figures, Jacopo Robusti, known as Tintoretto.

Pope Francis visit to Venice. Imag courtesy of Vatican Holy See

Pope Francis visits Venice

April 28, 2024April 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pope Francis visits Venice, meeting prisoners, young people, artists and holding mass.

Venice showing the Chiesa della Salute and entrance to the Grand Canal. There is now a day-tripper charge to enter the city

How did the first day of the day-tripper charge in Venice go?

April 26, 2024April 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On the first day of Venice’s new day-tripper charge for entering the city, there were protests from residents and some confusion at checkpoints. Overall, the mayor hailed it a success.

Pope Clement V who excommunicated Venice in 1309

On this day in history: Pope Clement V excommunicated Venice

March 27, 2024March 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In 1309, the lagoon city faced a crisis as Pope Clement V excommunicated Venice due to its dispute over Ferrara’s political control.

Palazzo Labia in Venice - the frontage that faces into the piazza Campo San Geremia

Rai may put Palazzo Labia up for sale

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rai state broadcaster is considering the potential sale of the baroque Palazzo Labia on the Grand Canal in Venice, which currently houses its Veneto office.

Skeletons found in tomb under St Mark's Square in Venice

Skeletons unearthed in Venice’s Piazza San Marco

February 23, 2024February 23, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Skeletons believed to date back to the seventh or eighth century AD have been found during excavations to repair the ‘masegni’ flagstones in St Mark’s Square in Venice, says lead archaeologist Sara Bini.

On this day in history: La Fenice opera house burned down

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the heart of Venice, La Fenice Opera House was a cultural symbol until a fire struck on January 29, 1996. Named after the mythical phoenix, the building would once again have to rise from the ashes.

Jam of gondolas in Venice. To combat crowds, a trial of the Venice ticket system will start in 2024.

Venice introduces further measures to curb over-tourism

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice introduces new measures in a bid to manage over-tourism in the lagoon city. The size of group tours will now be capped.

Caffe Florian, Venice Image courtesy pf Caffe Florian Facebook page

On this day in history: Caffè Florian, Venice, opened

December 29, 2023May 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 29thDecember 1720, Venice witnessed the opening of the iconic Caffè Florian, a cultural gem that has stood the test of time for over three centuries. Tucked under the arcades on the southern side of Piazza San Marco, Florian’s, as it is known today, boasts a rich history as the oldest active coffee house in […]