MORE ABOUT YOUR DESTINATION
OF VENICE
The planet’s most magical city is a jumble of peaceful streets, each with their history and treasure to discover.
IS THERE ANYTHING MORE ROMANTIC THAN LOSING YOURSELF IN NAPLES?
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The Jewish Ghetto
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…
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Venetian festivals
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…
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Venetian orchards and vineyards
In the past, both in the city and, above all, on the many islands dotted around the lagoon, there were vegetable gardens and orchards with fruit trees, as well as animals raised to provide eggs, milk and meat.These would all be fo…