The Basilica of Santi Maria e Donato on the island of Murano near Venice dates back to the 7th century. After several rebuilds it received its present form in the 12th century. The marvellous mosaic flooring, which was extensively restored between...
La Giudecca, Venice: Here on the area of the Cantiere Nautico Crea specialists produce not only new Venetian boats, but also restore and repair old ones.
This square in the Dorsoduro district is surrounded by many houses from the 14th and 15th century. The university Ca' Foscari is not far away and the building at the northern end of the square belongs to it.
Campo di Ghetto Nuovo in Venice: In 1516 the Jews had been forced to live on this island, which was called "Geto" . Later the word "ghetto" became a synonym for quarters where Jews were forced to live.
This street is named after Giuseppe Garibaldi, the Italian general who is called to be one of Italy's "fathers of the fatherland". Here are many shops with the goods for the daily life of the Venetians. In Christmas time there are some small stand...
Campo dei Frari and Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari This is one of the biggest chuches in Venice. Inside are some important works of art like two paintings from Tizian, who is also buried here. The construction of the church started in ...
View from the Calle Colone through the passage Sotoportego de le Colone at the Riva Sette Martiri. This is a place where the Venetians are living. Clothes lines are crossing the road and a small blue place of worship is leaning against the wall o...
