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Venice is one of the most iconic cities in the world. We could call it unique. The canals, the churches, Piazza San Marco, the atmosphere that you can breathe just walking or going by gondola. Tourist destination of many lovers and not only, Venice, the city of the Doges was built around 421 AD: today, together with Rome is a World Heritage Site (U...

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Murano glass and Burano lace truly stood the test of time. Originating from – and deeply connected to – the very heart of La Serenissima, these traditional crafts are not just a source of local pride but also a significant part of Italy’s cultural heritage. Now, finally, they are on the cusp of receiving a new layer of protection and recognition th...

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Words are not just tools for describing our surroundings; they create intricate worlds within the minds of their creators. Language serves as a vessel for our emotions, memories, and dreams. This concept finds its remarkable embodiment in Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities or Le Città Invisibili. Originally published in Italian in 1972 and translated...

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We don’t need to tell you that Italian cuisine is so much more than just pizza and pasta. Each region in Italy, from Lombardy in the north to Sicily in the south, offers its own unique culinary treasures that are steeped in centuries-old traditions, offering a true treat to the palates of food lovers worldwide. With this in mind, here’s our roundup...

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Every morning millions of people reach for their eyeglasses even before getting out of bed.  With the world in focus, their day can begin. Nonetheless the history of eyeglasses remains blurry even if with a strong Italian connection from Ancient Rome to this day. So, it’s no wonder a feature article, “The Power of Big Ideas” published in Newsweek o...

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The Vogalonga is a spectacular race in the canals of Venice that are colored by the thousands of boats participating in the non-competitive event born in 1974. It was then that a group of friends driven by an intent that today we could classify green, because he wanted to raise awareness about the degradation of the lagoon and protest against the r...

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Venice, the city suspended over the water that enchants millions of visitors, the romantic city, one of the most sought-after destinations in Italy because time disappears once you set foot in the lagoon. In this 5-day itinerary in Venice you will know where to go and what to do in order not to miss any of the opportunities that the city of dreams...

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On the surface, Venice is beautiful – but, thanks to the fact that the city is filled with signs and symbols, there’s way more to it than meets the eye! From gondolas to flags, almost everything in Venice has a hidden story to tell. Here are three of our favorite Venetian symbols that you can find scattered across the city. It’s a truism to say tha...

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Once again, Venice’s acqua alta is all over the news. Rising water levels in Piazza San Marco disrupt daily life for locals – and throw a wrench in visitors’ carefully planned itineraries. So what can you do when flooding inundates the Floating City First, it helps to have a solid understanding of why Venice floods – and how the impact of flooding...

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The gloomy landscape of the Venetian lagoon has often surprised those who associate it with Venice and nothing else. “This damp expanse, speckled with islets, clogged with mud-banks and half-drowned fields…a place of beautiful desolation,” wrote Jan Morris. Perhaps that was an incentive of sorts to make the houses so colorful, the palaces so grand...

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