The marbled paper, got to us through the silk route; it was known in China since the third century but it seemed that its appearance was first in Japan in the twelfth century where the technique was coined with the name “Suminagashi. The technique “Ebru” (cloudy) arrived from Turkey to be spread later on throughout [...]
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Perhaps not everyone knows that during the days of the Serenissima Republic, the official language used for legal documents, administrative as well as for literary works was the Venetian dialect, still in use not only in Venice but also in the mainland.
Many of the bizarre names that appear in the rectangles on every street or [...]
The Church of the Salute is a basilica in Venice built near Punta della Dogana which is projected in the Basin of San Marco and the Grand Canal. A masterpiece of Venetian baroque architecture, was designed by the architect Baldassare Longhena from 1631 to 1681 as a votive offering to the Madonna by the Venetian [...]
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The Venetian cicchetto consists of an appetizer consumed in the morning rush between a stop and the other associated with an ombra of wine (glass of wine) at a “bacaro” typical and simple Venetian tavern from its furnishings which offers a wide range of wines, food and snacks. The term bacaro, comes from “far bàcara” [...]
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The gondola is a unique, inimitable and fascinating boat dating back to 1094. Only in the ‘800, the gondola acquires the current shape for a greater manoeuvrability and visibility to the gondolier. Until the last years of 800, the hull was not painted but pitched with calafati (ancient art to clean and stagnate ships). Later [...]
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Venice at the time of the Venetian Republic was known as the most libertine city of the world. The pleasure-seeking atmosphere breathed during the many festivals celebrated throughout the year to capture the imagination of all those who were forced to live moralistic impositions of their governments. Many tourists came to town with the intention [...]
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THE DEFENSIVE SYSTEM OF THE LAGOON OF VENICE
The defensive system of the Venetian lagoon is a complex of fortifications built by the Serenissima and other various empires: (French, Austrian, Kingdom of Italy) in order to protect the city as well as the Venetian lagoon.
In 810, the lagoon was the main safeguard of Venice with the [...]
Venice is full of canals, narrow streets and historic buildings that are intertwining with each other as well as full of green areas and secret gardens hidden behind the facades of the buildings. The tradition of Venetian gardens dates back to ancient times when, in case of war, the city was to be totally independent.
Having [...]
THE VENICE CARNIVAL AND ITS MASKS
The Carnival of Venice has ancient origins when the Doge Vitale Falier evokes it in a document of 1094 - when the government of the Serenissima gave to the humblest classes of the population a short period of fun and festivities. However, the first official document of 1296 issued by [...]
THE VENETIAN CUISINE
The flavour and taste of the Venetian cuisine come from the city islands which, in ancient times, mixed its ingredients and aromas with those of the Mainland - as well as from the attainment of traveling experiences with the East. However, the original remains faithful to fishing, hunting and horticulture, ingredients absolutely necessary [...]
THE REDENTORE FESTIVAL IN VENICE
The third Sunday of July is celebrated the Redentore Festival, a very important occasion for the Venetians. On Saturday night takes place a majestic fireworks display with its lights and reflections illuminate the basin of San Marco and the Giudecca Canal.
Waiting for the fireworks display starting around 11.30 pm and lasts [...]
It was drunk by our fathers and our grandfathers in the famous wine bars in Venice and on the mainland. Nowadays, it has become fashionable with a much-awaited moment that coincides with the end of a long and stressful day of work or study. This ancient beverage intoxicates the mind and gives a slightly relaxing [...]
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THE SENSA FESTIVAL IN VENICE
The Sensa Festival takes place in Venice on the Ascension Day of Jesus Christ; in fact, Sensa comes from the Venetian dialect which means “Ascension”. In past centuries, it represented an important social and political role for the city of Venice that recalled the events of Doge Pietro Orseolo II° of [...]
On 11 November 1974 in order to draw the attention of the progressive deterioration of the city, a group of friends organized a race to live again the ancient Venetian traditions. These are the years of the total decay of the city and lagoon which begins to show the damage caused by industrialization and swell. [...]
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