A dolphin in Venice lagoon is not a great news, but that remains to swim seemingly quiet for an entire afternoon in the busy area full of boats is not normal! Luca Mizzan, the head of #MSNVenezia (Natural History Museum of Venice), marine biologist, was left alone with the dolphin and, always careful not to […]
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VINEYARDS TOURS IN THE PROSECCO HILLS
Explore the breathtaking hills and “borghi” (villages) of the Prosecco area, completely covered by vineyards: this is the home of the most famous Italian sparkling white wine. Here vineyards are producing Prosecco since 1542, you will have the chance to experience the Prosecco terroir from different perspectives. They will guide you through the natural characteristics of […]
MailOnline Travel by Naomi Loach
Thank you to our guest Naomi Loach , we have been recommended on her article on Mail Online Magazine. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-3376475/A-palace-fit-king-Hollywood-MailOnline-Travel-woken-angels-Venice-hotel-George-Amal-used-wedding.html
10 APRIL 2016 : SU e ZO per i PONTI of VENICE
“Up and Down the Bridges” is a walk in Venice involving all participants – young people, adults, families, school parties and sport groups – in a stroll through the Venice calli (alleys), all together in the name of friendship and solidarity. Every year the money raised from the event, after expenses, is donated to charity. […]
Happy Birthday Venice !
Today Venice turns 1595 ! The legend says that March 25, year 421 is the date of the mythical foundation of the lagoon city, set to become one of the most important cities of Europe and the capital of an authoritative Republic with its own flag, territory, currency and laws. To the same year is […]
11 march 2016 : inauguration of the first accessible dock for gondolas in Venice
11 march 2016: Opens the first dock wheelchair-accessible landing place to allow people with disabilities to comfortably get on and off a gondola, according to a press release from nonprofit organization Gondolas4ALL, which launched the endeavor in 2012. The platform allows a person to board directly and without exiting his or her wheelchair. Previously, wheelchair […]
08 march Woman’s day : Elena Cornaro Piscopia the first woman to graduate in the world
Today, March 8 we want to remember the first woman to receive an academic degree from an university: Elena Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia was born in Venice, in a noble family, June 5, 1646, the fifth daughter of Giovanni Battista Piscopia San Marco procuratore, a lover of literature and the sciences. House Cornaro was a meeting […]
Murano Glass : together to defend tourists from scams
Consumers Association, Veneto Region and Consorzio Promovetro together to defend tourists from scams on Murano Glass The numbers speak for themselves: 80% of the products sold in the shops of Venice as Murano glass, are made outside of the Venice lagoon island. To pay for this illegal conduct are simultaneously producers and, of course, consumers, […]
The Venice Ghetto 1516-2016 : 500 years anniversary
It was 29 March 1516. The Serenissima had just ordered that seven hundred or so Jews (of both Italian and German origin) be enclosed in a small isolated area of the city that had once been the site of a foundry. An unhealthy area, it was near the prisons and the monastery of San Girolamo […]
DELUXE CRUISE IN VENICE : REGENT SEVEN SEAS EXPLORER
THE MOST LUXURIOUS SHIP EVER BUILT, THE ALL-BALCONY, ALL-SUITE 750-GUEST : REGENT SEA EXPLORER Spaciously intimate, breathlessly elegant and perfectly staffed to offer Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ special brand of all-inclusive luxury. This is the most luxurious ship to sail the seven seas, here you can experience the new standard in elegance and sophistication. 2016 CRUISES WITH A […]