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…

There’s more to Venice than just Canaletto. Amassed by the Guggenheim family’s wondergirl, Peggy, the art collection bearing her name is housed in what was once her house, and includes world-famous masterpieces by Picasso, Dalí, K…

St Mark’s Square, known as “the drawing room” of Venice, is undoubtedly the main attraction for any tourist coming to the city.Even for a native like me, who has spent over half a century living in Venice, the square still has the…