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 newborn, covered in blood and with red hair, was lying on his mothers breast and breathing heavily. The chances of survival were low. “I baptize you in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”, whispered the midwife while pouring water over the small delicate head.

Source: Wikipedia

Becoming a priest …

14 years later the same red headed boy began an apprenticeship as a priest. His real passion though was the music and for him there was nothing more beautiful than playing the violin. Now and then he could even stand in for his father in the famous orchestra of Saint Mark’s Basilica. His parents though balked at a career in the musical field. They saw his future in the religious field instead and so Antonio Vivaldi began his apprenticeship as a priest: Due to his red hair he was soon called the “Red Priest”.

… and living his passion

Years later he was ordained in the city’s cathedral and started his new job, but he was simple not able to finish the Holy Mass: An indisposition overcame him every time he stood at the altar, his breath was missing and he felt a tightness in his breast. Thus he decided to dedicate himself, beside his career as a priest, to his real passion and give music lessons to the girls of the orphanage.

Fame all over Europe

The talent of the girls, their angelic voices and the devotion of Vivaldi made the orphanage famous all over Europe. Numerous European nobles that visited Venice come to the „Pietà“ orphanage to hear the celestial voices of the „putti“ orphan girls and the compositions of the “Red Priest” Vivaldi.

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

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  •   sehr empfehlenswert !!!

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    October 24, 2022
  •   Toll!

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

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Spürt die Magie Venedigs

  • Alle Orte und Gässchen werden sorgfältig von mir ausgewählt/geplant.
  • Entdeckt Venedig mit einer kleinen Gruppe von maximal 8 TeilnehmerInnen oder mit einer privaten Tour.
  • #enjoyrespectvenezia und ihre Einwohner indem ihr die Stadt mit einer kleinen Gruppe oder privaten Tour entdeckt. Die urbane Beschaffenheit Venedigs, ihre engen Gässchen und kleinen Campi, ist nicht für große Gruppen geeignet.
  • Die Touren können den persönlichen Interessen und Bedürfnissen angepasst werden.
  • In Italien, wie auch in anderen Staaten der EU, ist eine Gewerbelizenz für Fremdenführer verpflichtend. Indem ihr eine Tour mit mir oder einem/r meiner KollegInnen buchen – anstatt bei einem unbefugten Guide – unterstützen ihr eine Person, die all ihre Leidenschaft in ihre Arbeit steckt und in stetige Weiterbildung.


Sentite la magia di Venezia

  • Tutti i posti e tutte le calli sono stati scelti con cura.
  • Scoprite Venezia con un piccolo gruppo di massimo 8 partecipanti o con un tour privato.
  • #enjoyrespectvenezia ed i suoi abitanti visitando la città con un piccolo gruppo o con un tour privato. Il tessuto urbano di Venezia, le sue calli strette ed i suoi campi, non sono adatti a gruppi numerosi.
  • I tour possono essere fatti su misura per meglio adattarsi alle vostre esigenze e alle vostre passioni.
  • In Italia il possesso di un patentino è obbligatorio per poter esercitare la professione di guida turistica. Scegliendo un tour di una guida abilitata significa sostenere un libero professionista che dedica il suo tempo e la sua passione al proprio lavoro e alla formazione continua.

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 newborn, covered in blood and with red hair, was lying on his mothers breast and breathing heavily. The chances of survival were low. “I baptize you in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”, whispered the midwife while pouring water over the small delicate head.

Source: Wikipedia

Becoming a priest …

14 years later the same red headed boy began an apprenticeship as a priest. His real passion though was the music and for him there was nothing more beautiful than playing the violin. Now and then he could even stand in for his father in the famous orchestra of Saint Mark’s Basilica. His parents though balked at a career in the musical field. They saw his future in the religious field instead and so Antonio Vivaldi began his apprenticeship as a priest: Due to his red hair he was soon called the “Red Priest”.

… and living his passion

Years later he was ordained in the city’s cathedral and started his new job, but he was simple not able to finish the Holy Mass: An indisposition overcame him every time he stood at the altar, his breath was missing and he felt a tightness in his breast. Thus he decided to dedicate himself, beside his career as a priest, to his real passion and give music lessons to the girls of the orphanage.

Fame all over Europe

The talent of the girls, their angelic voices and the devotion of Vivaldi made the orphanage famous all over Europe. Numerous European nobles that visited Venice come to the „Pietà“ orphanage to hear the celestial voices of the „putti“ orphan girls and the compositions of the “Red Priest” Vivaldi.

  •   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

    thumb 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!!

    thumb 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

    thumb 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

    thumb 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.

    thumb 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

    thumb Tabea
    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


Spürt die Magie Venedigs

  • Alle Orte und Gässchen werden sorgfältig von mir ausgewählt/geplant.
  • Entdeckt Venedig mit einer kleinen Gruppe von maximal 8 TeilnehmerInnen oder mit einer privaten Tour.
  • #enjoyrespectvenezia und ihre Einwohner indem ihr die Stadt mit einer kleinen Gruppe oder privaten Tour entdeckt. Die urbane Beschaffenheit Venedigs, ihre engen Gässchen und kleinen Campi, ist nicht für große Gruppen geeignet.
  • Die Touren können den persönlichen Interessen und Bedürfnissen angepasst werden.
  • In Italien, wie auch in anderen Staaten der EU, ist eine Gewerbelizenz für Fremdenführer verpflichtend. Indem ihr eine Tour mit mir oder einem/r meiner KollegInnen buchen – anstatt bei einem unbefugten Guide – unterstützen ihr eine Person, die all ihre Leidenschaft in ihre Arbeit steckt und in stetige Weiterbildung.


Sentite la magia di Venezia

  • Tutti i posti e tutte le calli sono stati scelti con cura.
  • Scoprite Venezia con un piccolo gruppo di massimo 8 partecipanti o con un tour privato.
  • #enjoyrespectvenezia ed i suoi abitanti visitando la città con un piccolo gruppo o con un tour privato. Il tessuto urbano di Venezia, le sue calli strette ed i suoi campi, non sono adatti a gruppi numerosi.
  • I tour possono essere fatti su misura per meglio adattarsi alle vostre esigenze e alle vostre passioni.
  • In Italia il possesso di un patentino è obbligatorio per poter esercitare la professione di guida turistica. Scegliendo un tour di una guida abilitata significa sostenere un libero professionista che dedica il suo tempo e la sua passione al proprio lavoro e alla formazione continua.

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