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One of the oldest congregations of shoemakers was founded in Venice in the 13th century. The Statute of the Congregation was reformed in 1268, the year used to calculate the duration of the Art of the Calegheri. The seal of the “Confraternita dei Calegheri” (Cobblers’ Confraternity) has remained a badge for the sector for centuries, which from Veni...

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Until a few decades ago, you could only take your gondola ride in Venice during the warmest and sunniest time of the year. During the remaining six months, however, gondoliers would go back to other trades. Today, however, as we all know, it is possible to take a gondola ride in Venice in any month of the year, even in the coldest months. What is t...

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Venice, the city of canals, gondolas, and historic buildings, is also a true paradise for food lovers. Venetian cuisine is a mix of flavors from both land and sea, with dishes ranging from fresh fish to seasonal vegetables, rice, and polenta. In this article, we’ll explore some of the typical dishes of Venice and the best places to taste them. Fish...

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An Italian court has blocked the German toy company Ravensburger from producing puzzles featuring Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic Vitruvian Man drawing. Ravensburger was brought to court by the Gallerie dell’Accademia in Venice, where the real Vitruvian Man lives. The museum claimed that it was owed financial compensation from the puzzle manufacturer, e...

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San Polo can claim to be where the modern archipelago of Venice began in the 9th century. While the administration of this great trading empire developed in the lower-lying sestiere of San Marco, San Polo remained where the international traders assembled and the Venetians shopped for fish, meat and vegetables. Still today there is a sense that onc...

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The geographical diversity of North Italy is its most outstanding feature. It has a sun-drenched Riviera and Adriatic coastal areas contrasting with Alpine Alps and glacial lakes. Many local delicacies and cultural gems are there in the towns. Italy Northern cities include some of the country’s wealthiest counties and are a top location for premium...

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As soon as you arrive here, the excitement is so great that you wish time would stretch indefinitely so that you could do for good all the unmissable things Venice has to offer. Although small, in fact, this extraordinary city, suspended between the sea and the lagoon, offers a treasure of wonderful experiences and activities that you cannot do any...

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Who discovered the New World? The canonical answer is, of course, Christopher Columbus, but many among you probably already know that there are other interesting theories: some historians believe that the Vikings had already reached the northern part of the American continent in the early Middle Ages, while some more recent archaeological discoveri...

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Are museums your thing? Then Venice is your kingdom! In addition to its well-known attractions, such as gondolas, a world-famous carnival, and amazing restaurants, Venice has an impressive number of museums. Venice is home to hundreds of museums and, to be honest, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to decide which ones to visit. If you only have a...

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Venice tourists may have to scrap their plans for romantic gondola rides — as the famed City of Water is in for a dry spell. The iconic rowing boats have been left stranded after a winter of little rain and snow resulted in unusually low water levels in the canal-filled northeastern city. Concerns also have mounted that Italy could be in for anothe...

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