The Venetians have two religious events that they never miss: the Feast of the Redeemer and  "Madonna della Salute" (Our Lady of Health).Both have been celebrated for centuries and are linked to a vow made by Venice for the bringi…

Venice, like all cities, has undergone many changes over the years. Old customs and crafts have disappeared. They are remembered only in old photographs or the stories of old people. Anyone over fifty can remember something that n…

The ancient Jewish quarter of Venice was named after the old foundry (getto) that once stood here. This was the first ghetto ever created, and Jews were forced to live here from 1516 until the 1800s. Now, the large central campo i…