VENICE
“VENICE CAN ONLY BE COMPARED WITH ITSELF.”
By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
THE ORIGINS
After the end of the Roman Empire and with the invasion of the Lombards, some Italic populations settled in the marshes and on the small islands of the Venetian lagoon, previously inhabited only by fishermen. Venice, finding itself between stagnant waters and marshes, enjoyed a privileged position from possible conquests. Over time, the lagoon city became a powerful maritime community, increasingly expanding naval trade as far as Asia.
THE CARNIVAL OF VENICE
Between shapes and colors
“Good morning madam mask!”
This was the greeting that was used when meeting a new character. Citizens wear masks and costumes to hide their identity, in this way they canceled any form of personal belonging to social class, sex and religion, thus being free from any prejudice and backbiting.
Today the Venice Carnival is a major tourist event that attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world and of all ages, a celebration considered unique for its history, atmosphere, costumes and masks. It is celebrated in the month of February.
“VENICE IS THE PLACE WHERE VIOLINS SAIL.”
By Ramón Gomez de la Serna
The gondola is the most famous and most photographed traditional boat. It was born as a means of luxury transport and in the past it was used by the wealthiest families. You cannot say that you have really visited Venice without taking a tour of it.
Venice is made up of 120 islands lying on a large lagoon, between the mainland and the sea.
What to visit?
When we talk about Venice, the first thing that comes to mind is Piazza San Marco. Square where the Basilica stands. It is the only area called piazza in the lagoon, all other areas with this shape are called "campi".
The square is made up of three areas: La Piazza, Piazzatta San Marco and Piazzetta dei Leoncini.
- the Doge's Palace, the center of political life in Venice.
Palace to which the Venetians are very attached, as it is the custodian of their history and the protagonist of many important events for Venice.
Over the years his style has undergone several changes, due to a series of bad fires.
- the Grand Canal, also called Canalazzo by the Venetians.
4km long, it divides the city of Vezezia in two. It is older than the city itself, the canal has an upside-down S shape and in some points it is even 5 meters deep. All the buildings facing the canal face the waterway.
-Venice many bridges, to be precise there are 354.
They allow passage between different zones and make movement within the city easier. The most famous bridge is the Rialto Bridge, covered by arches one of the most famous photographic points in the world.
- the Arsenale of Venice, is an ancient complex of shipyards and workshops.
It was the heart of the naval industry of Venice.
Venice...a unique city in all its aspects.
By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
THE ORIGINS
After the end of the Roman Empire and with the invasion of the Lombards, some Italic populations settled in the marshes and on the small islands of the Venetian lagoon, previously inhabited only by fishermen. Venice, finding itself between stagnant waters and marshes, enjoyed a privileged position from possible conquests. Over time, the lagoon city became a powerful maritime community, increasingly expanding naval trade as far as Asia.
THE CARNIVAL OF VENICE
Between shapes and colors
“Good morning madam mask!”
This was the greeting that was used when meeting a new character. Citizens wear masks and costumes to hide their identity, in this way they canceled any form of personal belonging to social class, sex and religion, thus being free from any prejudice and backbiting.
Today the Venice Carnival is a major tourist event that attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world and of all ages, a celebration considered unique for its history, atmosphere, costumes and masks. It is celebrated in the month of February.
“VENICE IS THE PLACE WHERE VIOLINS SAIL.”
By Ramón Gomez de la Serna
The gondola is the most famous and most photographed traditional boat. It was born as a means of luxury transport and in the past it was used by the wealthiest families. You cannot say that you have really visited Venice without taking a tour of it.
Venice is made up of 120 islands lying on a large lagoon, between the mainland and the sea.
What to visit?
When we talk about Venice, the first thing that comes to mind is Piazza San Marco. Square where the Basilica stands. It is the only area called piazza in the lagoon, all other areas with this shape are called "campi".
The square is made up of three areas: La Piazza, Piazzatta San Marco and Piazzetta dei Leoncini.
- the Doge's Palace, the center of political life in Venice.
Palace to which the Venetians are very attached, as it is the custodian of their history and the protagonist of many important events for Venice.
Over the years his style has undergone several changes, due to a series of bad fires.
- the Grand Canal, also called Canalazzo by the Venetians.
4km long, it divides the city of Vezezia in two. It is older than the city itself, the canal has an upside-down S shape and in some points it is even 5 meters deep. All the buildings facing the canal face the waterway.
-Venice many bridges, to be precise there are 354.
They allow passage between different zones and make movement within the city easier. The most famous bridge is the Rialto Bridge, covered by arches one of the most famous photographic points in the world.
- the Arsenale of Venice, is an ancient complex of shipyards and workshops.
It was the heart of the naval industry of Venice.
Venice...a unique city in all its aspects.