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Palazzo Mocenigo on the Grand Canal in Venice — where Giordano Bruno was betrayed and arrested by the Inquisition Culture & History
May 10, 2026 5 min read
The Ghost of Giordano Bruno at Palazzo Mocenigo: Betrayal, Heresy, and the Wandering Philosopher

Every year on the anniversary of his execution, the ghost of Giordano Bruno is said to wander the halls of Palazzo Mocen...

A single red rose bud, the bocolo, symbol of the Venetian Festa del Bocolo on 25 April Destinations
May 10, 2026 5 min read
Maria "Vulcana" and Tancredi: The Legend Behind Venice's Most Romantic Tradition

Before Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet, Venice had its own story of impossible love, war and a rose bud stained with ...

Palazzo Grassi on the Grand Canal in Venice — the last great palace built before the fall of the Serenissima Republic Culture & History
May 10, 2026 5 min read
The Ghost of Palazzo Grassi: Legend, History, and the Silence of the Archives

Who is the veiled lady who whispers names in the halls of Palazzo Grassi? A journey through legend and historical docume...

The permanently flooded crypt of San Zaccaria in Venice, tenth-century columns reflected in still water Destinations
May 10, 2026 5 min read
Venice Underground: The Submerged Crypts, the Secret Passages and the Forest Beneath the City

Beneath the canals and churches of Venice lies another city entirely: the flooded crypt of San Zaccaria where tenth-cent...

Masked revellers at the Venice Carnival in Piazza San Marco Destinations
May 9, 2026 5 min read
Did You Know That in Venice in the 1600s Masks Were Worn Throughout the Year?

In the Venetian Republic, masks were not just for Carnival. They were a legal institution, a social equaliser and a phil...

Venice canals and bridges at golden hour, practical tips for visiting on a budget Destinations
May 9, 2026 5 min read
Save Your Money When You Visit Venice

Venice does not have to be expensive. Discover how to save on accommodation, food, transport and attractions in one of t...

Venice at golden hour, the canals and palaces of the floating city Destinations
May 9, 2026 5 min read
Spotlight on Venice

Venice is a city unlike any other in the world. From the Grand Canal and the Doge's Palace to the Basilica di San Marco,...

Traditional Venetian cicchetti and seafood dishes at a bacaro in Venice Destinations
May 9, 2026 5 min read
Travel Notes Venice: The 3 Best Places to Visit and What to Eat

The three unmissable places in Venice plus a complete guide to Venetian cuisine: sarde in saor, baccala mantecato, bigol...

A boat cruise along the Brenta Riviera past magnificent Venetian villas Destinations
May 8, 2026 5 min read
Cruising Along the Villas of the Brenta

Between Venice and Padua lies one of the most beautiful corridors in Italy: the Brenta Riviera, lined with Palladian mas...

The exquisite Gothic facade of Ca' Dario reflected in the waters of the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy Destinations
May 8, 2026 5 min read
Ca' Dario: The Cursed Palace of Venice on the Grand Canal

On the Grand Canal stands a palace of breathtaking beauty and unspeakable tragedy. For more than five centuries, death a...

Traditional Venetian carnival masks in St Mark Square, Venice, a spectacle of colour, history and mystery Destinations
April 15, 2026 5 min read
Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Venice Carnival: Tips, Masks and Magic

Planning to experience the Venice Carnival? Discover everything you need to know: best time to go, how to get around, wh...