Author: donorione

With the coming of spring, we suggest some not-to-be-missed ideas for enjoying a tour in the lagoon that is out of the ordinary. Travel ideas and itineraries for a day, a weekend or for as long as you like, to print and carry in your pocket or to read on your smartphone or tablet.
On the islands of Lido and Pellestrina, besides the beaches, you can also see beautiful natural reserves, like the LIPU Ca’ Roman natural reserve and the WWF Dune degli Alberoni reserve. These are areas of remarkable ecological naturalistic interest. To know Venice also means to taste the flavours and recognize the aromas of its cooking and to experience the typical traditional dishes of the lagoon: here some tips.

Why not get to know the lesser-known islands of the lagoon with these itineraries to follow on foot, by bike or by boat?

If you love Venice, we ask you to respect it, living it in the most responsible way, respecting its uniqueness and beauty, avoiding indecorous and disrespectful behavior.
If you want to really enjoy the City, and not wait in queues for museums, public transport and access to parking areas, avoid days when big turnouts of tourists are foreseen. Consult the Tourist Report with the 2018 daily tourist estimates.

 

From “DeTourism”

Venice…A splendour of miscellaneous spirits (John Ruskin, The Stones of Venice)

Discover the secrets and rarities of Venice with guided tours. Here a choice for you:

Ca’ Foscari Tours

Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evengelista

Palazzetto Bru Zane (Thursdays afternoon)

Sant’Antonin Church (Saturdays at10 am)

Oriental Art Museum

Giorgio Cini Foundation
Querini Stampalia Foundation
Insane Asylum Museum

Civic Museums of Venice
Richard Wagner’s apartment

FAI Spring Days on 24-25 March 2018 the following places in the Venetian metropolitan area are open to the public:

Ca ‘Vendramin Calergi
Church of Sant’Elena Imperatrice
Church of Sant’Iseppo
Church of San Giovanni Elemosinario
Palazzo Morosini Gatterburg
Forte San Felice in Chioggia
Villa Priuli Grimani Morosini – Ca ‘della Nave in Martellago
Walk in the history of Mirano
Olivetti shop in Venice
Casa Bortoli in Venice

On April 1st, 2018 State museums are open for free (remember every first Sunday of the month)

With 11 Museums and over 40,000 square metres of exhibition space the Civic Museums network is one of greatest heritage to visit in Venice: over 10 centuries of architecture and decorations, more than 200,000 works of art and 2,000,000 naturalist exhibits.

To discover the very best of Venice, the Museums offer unusual approaches, actively involving the visitors in either Italian, English, French, Spanish or Russian languages.

If you’re a family group there are many activities to book from story-telling to the workshops where they can make their own diorama or learn about glass making or the art of perfume or natural history.
For the birthday of children aged 7 to 12 Ca ‘Rezzonico and Ca’ Pesaro become an extraordinary and gigantic “game in a box” to be shared with friends on a very special day. A game full of sense, however … .and, in the end, space-cake and wishes !!!

And the libraries of the Museums? Specialized libraries are of particular importance, preserving important manuscripts and prints, as well as monografies and periodicals related to the history and art of Venice (Museo Correr Library), fashion and costumes from the 17th century to today (Palazzo Mocenigo Museum Library), the Venetian theater and the performing arts in general, with documents from the 17th to the 20th century (Carlo Goldoni’s House Library), natural sciences (Natural History Museum Library) and Modern and Contemporary Art (Ca’ Pesaro Library).

Do you want to find out what an ancient Venetian pharmacy looked like? On the 3rd floor of Ca’ Rezzonico you can visit the «Ai Do San Marchi» pharmacy. It was located in Campo San Stin in Venice on the corner of Calle Donà. The earliest records of its existence date back to the second half of the seventeenth century: we know that in 1679 it was owned by Orazio Moscatello. Around mid-eighteenth century the owner was Bernardo Saletti who was responsible for the complete refurbishing of the premises and its furnishings. It was open until 1908.

Visiting a museum, can become a meaningful part of your vacation and you can spend as much or as little time as you like exploring beautiful venues: Going to the museum will make very special memories, providing an effective way of learning.

 

From “DeTourism”