by Lindsay Ann Cameron
In April 2017, seven University friends and I had the pleasure of visiting Venice. We were strapped-for-cash art students but no less determined to have a memorable time! Continue reading “WHY YOU SHOULD GET LOST IN VENICE”
BALLO TIEPOLO – VENICE CARNIVAL 2018
Just few impressions of Ballo Tiepolo at Palazzo Pisani Moretta. For a full review of a masked ball, check out here Minuetto al Ridotto.
Ballo Tiepolo at Palazzo Pisani Moretta was the second and last ball we attended this Carnival. As the first one, it was a wonderful experience.
CARNIVAL 2018: A FABULOUS NIGHT – “Minuetto al Ridotto”
Once in a lifetime, everyone should try the Venetian carnival, in its most authentic and magical form: a masked ball in the splendid setting of a Venetian palace.
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CARNEVALE 2018: UNA NOTTE DA FAVOLA – “Minuetto al Ridotto”
Una volta nella vita tutti dovrebbero provare il carnevale veneziano, nella sua forma più autentica e magica: un ballo in maschera nella splendida cornice di un palazzo veneziano.
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GIULIA AND HER EXPERIECE IN THE ‘FESTA DELLE MARIE’
[English Translation Provided Below]
I primi di Febbraio 2017 mi sono iscritta alla selezione per la Festa delle Marie, inizialmente l’ho presa subito come un gioco, visto il numero di ragazze iscritte, non sapevo se ce l’avrei fatta a diventare una delle dodici. Continue reading “GIULIA AND HER EXPERIECE IN THE ‘FESTA DELLE MARIE’”
VENICE CARNIVAL
It is almost impossible to describe what is the Venice Carnival. There would be too much to say about its history, traditions and events. Take this post as it is: a brief introduction.
Carnival is held every year, during Shrove Tuesday (Martedì Grasso) and Ash Wednesday (Mercoledì delle Ceneri), which is forty days before Easter and during the weekend before. Continue reading “VENICE CARNIVAL”
A WINTER SUNDAY IN VENICE – TRIPBYPICS
December may not seem the best month to visit Venice.
The weather is very cold, temperatures are around 0 degrees the whole day. The wind and the humidity of the area don’t improve the overall situation.
Notwithstanding, we decided to enjoy a Sunday afternoon in the city, visit some Christmas markets and enjoy a walk towards Rialto and San Marco. Continue reading “A WINTER SUNDAY IN VENICE – TRIPBYPICS”
RIALTO AREA
Rialto Area is the oldest part of Venice, famous for Rialto Bridge and Rialto Markets.
The name Rialto derives from the latin Rivus Altus, which means “deep river” and it is related to the Grand Canal, which flows nearby. Continue reading “RIALTO AREA”
REDENTORE 2017 What an experience!!
Here, we explain what is Redentore.
Redentore is something you really can’t miss, it’s just natural to say:
“Hey, what are you doing this weekend?”
“Redentore of course!” or “Stay calm, it’s Redentore!”
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THE IMPORTANCE TO GET LOST IN VENICE
Before setting off on a trip to Venice for the Festa del Redentore, we made ourselves a must-see list. There were so many things that we wanted to look into: museums, restaurants, entertainments, monuments, landscapes, etc… One thing we learned is that there is no such thing as useless as a list to planning a trip to Venice. Unlike any other city, it’s important to get lost in Venice.