Venice

Apr

Let’s hit the south! Travelling to Italy during Covid-19 times

Can we travel again to Italy in May? What about the entry requirements? Are there things to be aware of? Friends and family asked me these questions recently and actually it is very difficult to do a prediction. I hope that in the end of May/beginning of June entering Italy will be easier. At the...

pink eggs and white candles on white table

Mar

Tradition, Venice

Miss Italy and the Easter Dove

What have the Miss Italia beauty contest and the Easter Dove in common? They were invented by the same man: Dino Villani.Differnt „antique“ legends evolved around the invention of the Colomba di Pasqua (Easter Dove), but in reality its invention had pratical reasons.Do you remember my article about the Panettone and the fact that the...

Mar

Once upon a time in Venice, Venice

Happy New (Venetian) Year

Get those prosecco glasses and let the cork fly: A Happy New Year to all of you! What did you say: I’m 2 months late? On the contrary! In Venice the New Year was celebrated till the end of the Republic in 1797 on the 1st of March. February was thus the last month of...

Feb

Once upon a time in Venice, Venice

The angels of the “Red Priest”

A woman was lying in bed, her face was contorted by pain. She was not alone, a woman was sitting at her bed. Suddenly a shrill scream was breaking the silence of the room and the walls began to shake. It was not the voice of the woman, but the voice of a child. A...

Feb

Once upon a time in Venice, Venice

The invention of italic type

We all know the button I in Microsoft Word, but did you ever wonder who invented the italic type? We actually have to thank a man that lived in the 15th century: Aldo Manuzio. Up to the present day, we don’t know a lot of details concerning the origin of Manuzio. He was probably born...

brown pendant lamp hanging on tree near river

Jan

Event, Venice

Illuminated shopwindows

The foundation Bevilacqua La Masa dedicates also this year with their initiative „vitrine accese“ (illuminated shopwindows) different studios and their windows in Seconda Calle de l’Ascension to 15 artists for a total of 3 months in order to promote, help and form them: A historic project of art residencies that animates the city since 1901...

Jan

Carnival, Once upon a time in Venice, Venice

Casanova’s Carnival Prank

The streets were filled with people from all over Europe: Women dressed in long flowing dresses and large swinging skirts, the face hidden beneath a Bauta* or a Moretta*. Men were dressed in elegant jackets and powdered wigs, white silk stockings and elegant shoes, hiding their face with a mask. It was Carnival! Giacomo was...

Jan

Once upon a time in Venice, Venice

“Winter is coming”: Venice surrounded by ice

The city was all haywire as an important visitor was expected: Frederick IV king of Denmark and Norway would visit the Serenissima. Obviously a regatta couldn’t miss! The Serenissima organized regattas on a regular basis in occasion of important festivities (amongst others to keep the male citizens fit for war) or the visit of VIPs....

Carnevale Venezia 2015 Festa Veneziana Sull'Acqua

Dec

Carnival, Culture, Event, Tradition, Venice

Carnival 2021 …

… or no Carnival 2021. That is the question. Museums are closed. Shopping centres are open. Drinking an aperitivo in the evening is allowed, but just while sitting and until 6 pm. Yes, you can have a walk, but not in touristy places. 2020. The year of regulations that change every week. And what about...

photo of a glove on motorcycle handlebar

Dec

Sport, Venice

Bike sharing in Venice

You would like to discover the Lido or reach Venice from Mestre by bike but you don’t have one or you don’t want to bring yours? Instead of using your own bike, you can now use a bikesharing system that was inaugurated this year in Venice (well, actually we already had a bike sharing in...

yellow flowers in brown woven basket on bicycle

Dec

Sport, Venice

By bike to Venice

Venice is a city where you can move around by foot or by taking one of waterbusses along the canals. Bikes are not allowed in the historic city centre. „So why are you writing a blog article about how to reach Venice by bike?”, you might ask. Well, because you can actually cross the bridge...

Dec

Shopping, Venice

Gift ideas for Christmas

„Contemplative“ rushing from one shop to the other searching for the perfect Christmas present for a friend, a brother, a sister, the parents, … but nothing really convinces you and then the 23rd of December is already on your doorstep. A gift idea though is far and wide not in sight. Well then, do you...

Jun

Event, Tradition, Venice

Redeemer’s Day 18th of July 2020

Fortunately, despite the Covid-19 crisis, “Redentore”, the Redeemer’s Day festivities, are going to take place this year. *thumb up* (Please click here for my blog post with some infos on this very traditional Venetian festivity.) In case you absolutely don’t have a clue, what you coud do, where you could go, and how to celebrate...

Jun

Spa, Venice

6 SPAs for a relaxing holiday in Venice

A holiday in Venice is normally associated with a walk through the maze like streets, a visit to the historical museums or also with culinary highlights. But Venice has so much more to offer: Bike excursions on Lido island for instance, or a relaxing holiday in one of the luxury Spas in the city cenre,...

Jun

Beach, Covid-19, Venice

How to book your spot on the beach in Covid-19 times

Since the 18th of May 2020 it is again possibile to hit the beach! To guarantee the minimum social distance between all visitors, a special app was designed for Jesolo to book your umbrella/sunbed beforehand online on private beaches and your spot on the equipped free beaches (spiaggia libera attrezzata). Like this the stream of...

Jun

Panorama, Venice

6 places for the best view over Venice

An orange gem resting on a blue glass plate: it’s Venice seen from above. (Henry James) Venice was for the first time in its history drawn in detail by Jacopo de Barbari: he drew the city in bird‘s eye view from the top of the island San Giorgio Maggiore, just opposite Saint Mark’s Square and...

Venezia: Ingresso al Campiello dei Morti

May

Covid-19, Tours, Venice

Venice 2.0.: Tours with tiny groups

A new start for Venice: tiny group tours can be offered again! More quality, bye bye mass tourism. Yippee, since the 25th of May 2020 official tour guides can work and propose tours again! Hygienical and organizational rules have to be respected though (see attachement 2 of the Regional enactment 50 of the 23rd of...

May

Covid-19, Venice

Covid-19 measures on public transportation

To avoid the spread of Covid-19 certain rules have to be respected during the use of public transportation service. It is mandatory to wear masks at the bus stop/trainstation/… Gloves are not any more mandatory (see governmental decree DPCM del 17 maggio 2020 and the regional decree Ordinanza della Regione Veneto n. 49 del 18...

May

Children, Covid-19, Culture, History, Shopping, Tradition, Treviso, Venice

Ideas for your holiday in Venice during Covid-19 times

Venice Boattour in the Lagoon You can either rent a boat with a skipper or navigate on your own around the lagoon (not through the city centre). There are different companies renting boats in Venice: Brussa is Boat Campello Marine Laguniamo (electric boats/motor boats/kayak) You don’t need any driving licence with a motor up to...

May

Good to know, Transport, Venice

“Contributo di accesso” Entrance fee to Venice

You may have heard last year in media that Venice had decided to introduce an entrance fee for all those who access the historical city centre: This action shall help to limit the number of people coming to the city centre and keep masses away. In the following lines I will summarize the main...

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Eine sehr persönliche und interessante Führung, die auch Raum für Fragen gelassen hat. Beatrice kannte sich ausgezeichnet in der Geschichte Venedigs aus und hat es auch für die Kinder toll,... read more

Karina
July 22, 2024

Beatrice was just wonderful! She made this tour fun for both adults and kids - and we learned so much! Definitely to be recommended!!

Tonja
February 19, 2024

Wer in Venedig einen Blick abseits des Tourismus bzw. den großen Plätzen werfen will, denen kann ich die Tour mit Beatrice wirklich ans Herz legen. Gerade vielleicht am Anfang... read more

Chalin
February 10, 2024

Wir hatten sehr kurzfristig und spontan eine Tour mit Beatrice buchen können und waren sehr happy über diesen “Glücksgriff”! Sie hat uns wirklich tolle Ecken gezeigt, sehr viel Interessantes erzählt... read more

Monique
August 28, 2023

Vielen Dank für den wunderbaren Nachmittag-wunderbare versteckte Ecken in San Marco gesehen und reichlich Tipps für die nächsten Male bekommen wie Museen,Bars usw.

Jens
November 8, 2022

We had a total blast at Beatrices tour. She showed us a lot of hidden corners in Venice and we moved off the beaten track. She was super knowledgable, provided... read more

Tabea
October 30, 2022

Beatrice hat uns Venedig auf wundervolle Weise ein Stück näher gebracht. Auch mein Sohn war sehr interessiert dabei. Absolut empfehlenswert!!

Helena
October 24, 2022

sehr empfehlenswert !!!

Joachim
October 24, 2022

Toll!

Rebecca
June 13, 2022

Ich kann Beatrice herzlich empfehlen. Sie liebt Venedig, hat viel Wissen darüber und kann es bestens vermitteln, darüber hinaus in Ecken ohne Touristen.

Ivana
June 8, 2022

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