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Venice

view of cityscape
28
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...
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pink eggs and white candles on white table
31
Mar
,

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...
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person holding lighted sparkler
01
Mar
,

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...
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arc art bass bowed string instrument
15
Feb
,

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...
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detailed text on pages of book
01
Feb
,

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...
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brown pendant lamp hanging on tree near river
28
Jan
,

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...
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woman girl eyes blur
18
Jan
, ,

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...
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city romantic building fog
04
Jan
,

“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....
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Carnevale Venezia 2015 Festa Veneziana Sull'Acqua
29
Dec
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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...
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photo of a glove on motorcycle handlebar
02
Dec
,

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...
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yellow flowers in brown woven basket on bicycle
02
Dec
,

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...
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NatalePiazzaSanMarco
01
Dec
,

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...
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19
Jun
, ,

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...
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16
Jun
,

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,...
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Venezia - Sant'Erasmo: Baccan
10
Jun
, ,

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...
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6 places for the best view over venice
09
Jun
,

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...
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Venezia: Ingresso al Campiello dei Morti
27
May
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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...
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Venezia: Campiello dei Morti
22
May
,

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...
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Carnevale: Volo dell'Angelo
21
May
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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...
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Venezia: Santi Maria e Donato mosaico
12
May
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“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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  •   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

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    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.

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    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

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    October 30, 2022

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

    thumb Helena
    October 24, 2022

  •   sehr empfehlenswert !!!

    thumb Joachim
    October 24, 2022

  •   Toll!

    thumb 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.

    thumb Ivana
    June 8, 2022

  •   Es war eine sehr schöne Tour und Beatrix konnte wirklich auf jede Frage eine Antwort geben.

    thumb Annette
    May 28, 2022

  •   This tour is a "Hidden Gem" for the "Hidden Corners" of Venice. Beatrice is a passionate and learned tour guide that shared so many intriguing stories about life in Venice... read more

    thumb Ralph
    May 28, 2022

  •   Beatrice hat nicht nur eine sehr schöne Führung (prima Balance aus Sightseeing und Wissensvermittlung) gemacht sondern vorher und nachher viele weitere und sehr hilfreiche Tipps für den Venedigurlaub geliefert (und... read more

    thumb Jan
    May 15, 2022
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