Venice Museums

The history of the lagoon city is closely intertwined with that of music and the perfect example of this union is the La Fenice Theatre, located in the Sestiere di San Marco in Venice. The neoclassical theatre, destroyed and rebuilt several times during its history, was the stage for world premieres in the 18th and […]

Venice is visited every year by tourists interested not only in its unique layout – more than a hundred islands connected by canals and bridges – but also in its artistic tradition, with its many architectural examples of floral Gothic and Byzantine-inspired art. Those who come to Venice, however, often do not want to miss […]

The painting entitled Giunone versa doni su Venezia (Juno Pouring Gifts on Venice) by Paolo Veronese is the result of a commission from the Venetian Republic, who wanted the state rooms of the Doge’s Palace in Venice to celebrate the power and greatness of Venice. In reality, the commission was given to Giambattista Ponchino, a […]

TELL ME WHERE YOU ARE GOING AND I WILL TELL YOU WHAT TO SEE MuseumsChurchesPlaces of interestEvents and ExhibitionsHow to get around Romantic and fascinating, Venice is reflected in the water of its canals, duplicating, to our delight, all its beauty. As soon as you arrive in the Venetian city, you immediately realise that the […]

In the heart of Venice, stands a bridge full of mystery and romance: the Bridge of Sighs. This iconic stone bridge, with its architectural elegance and fascinating history, enchants me every time I look at it, as it does visitors from all over the world who flock to Venice to admire it. Together with the […]

Thanks to an entrance ticket, everyone can see Venice from its highest tower, St Mark’s bell tower: it is in fact one of the few in Italy to have a lift and the view from the top is unmissable, with an enchanting view of the square and the city. The campanile is in fact set […]

Among the museums in Venice that you must see at least once in your life is the Ca’ d’Oro. The works housed inside are part of the Giorgio Franchetti Gallery collection in Venice and are housed in the rooms of a palace with a long and rich history. Not one of the most visited museums […]

A visit to Ca’ Rezzonico, the Museum of 18th-century Venice, is a leap back in time a few centuries. It takes at least two hours, and in this post I will help you make a plan of what you must see at Va’ Rezzonico, which works you cannot miss before you leave, and I will […]

One of the must-see museums in Venice is Ca’ Pesaro. The works inside are part of the collection of the Venice International Gallery of Modern Art and are housed in a building with a fascinating history. Not always first-time visitors to Venice visit Ca’ Pesaro, but there are authentic masterpieces inside, which have a unique […]

If you want to learn about the art of Venetian glassmaking, you have to start with its masterpiece: the Coppa Barovier. It is in fact a work made in the 15th century and in this post I want to tell you about the historical and cultural importance of this cup, which is the highest example […]

The Gallerie dell’Accademia in Venice is one of Italy’s most important art collections. Located in the sestiere of Dorsoduro, in the historic centre of the lagoon city, the Accademia Galleries house a vast collection of Venetian paintings ranging from the 13th to the 18th century. The Accademia Galleries in Venice: an incredible art collection

Venice is a city full of wonders and architectural beauty, world-famous for its canals, its gondoliers and its cultural and artistic heritage. One of the symbols of the city is undoubtedly Palazzo Grassi, a building of great elegance and refinement overlooking the Grand Canal. Palazzo Grassi is not a museum with a temporary collection but […]