Sixty years after Venice’s record-breaking flood of November 4, 1966, discover the true history, archival photographs, and the legacy of the disaster.
How a devastating fire in 1514 transformed Venice’s Rialto commercial quarter—and the architectural clues travelers can still see.
The remarkable history of Venice’s temporary floating bridge from Fondamente Nove to San Michele cemetery, and what visitors should know about 2026.
Discover Venice artisan workshops in October: Murano glass, Burano lace, historic textiles, marbled paper, and practical advice for authentic visits.
Discover how October’s lower sun changes Venice’s canals, reflections and palace colors, with thoughtful photography advice from a local guide.
A local guide to October’s seasonal food in Venice, from pumpkin and mushrooms to polenta, seafood, and the flavors of the Veneto.
Explore the shipbuilding history, industrial architecture, and contemporary art spaces of Venice’s Arsenale, with local insights and practical visiting advice.
Venice’s future is often discussed through dramatic images of crowds and rising water. Those challenges matter, but preserving a living city also means supporting residents, s
Venice’s wealth did not come from a single discovery or an inexhaustible local resource. Its position in the northern Adriatic helped connect maritime routes with inland Europ
Venice is surrounded by water, but lagoon water was not a convenient source of drinking water. Historic residents developed systems to collect and filter rainwater, creating t
Venetian history is frequently told through doges, merchants, shipbuilders, and celebrated male artists. That leaves an incomplete picture of the labor that supported househol
In Venice, stopping at a café or bacaro counter is not merely a way to save time. For many residents it is part of the rhythm of the day: a quick coffee, a greeting, a few wor
Black gondolas are among Venice’s most recognizable images, yet their color is often explained through a single dramatic legend. The reality is more nuanced. The finish reflec
Before sunrise, Venice belongs to the people who keep it running. Discover the boats, markets, porters, cleaners, and everyday work behind the postcard.
Discover ten overlooked architectural and everyday details that reveal how Venice really works, from rainwater wells to canal-side entrances.
You enter through a tall archway cut into a medieval wall, cross the courtyard of what used to be a
Spend enough time looking up in Venice — genuinely up, past the window boxes and the laundry lines — and
Ask a first-time visitor to find Calle dei Fabbri on a map and you’ll usually get a confused look —
ntroduction: You Know Venice. You Probably Don’t Know the Veneto. Ask an American traveler what “Veneto” means, and most of
Everyone notices the Basilica. Almost nobody notices the hand-painted sign fifty feet from it, or the strange numbering on the
I'm Igor Scomparin. I have been a Venice graduated and licensed tour guide since 1997. I will take you through the secrets, the history and the art of one of the most beautiful cities in the World.
