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The enigmatic painting by Giorgione The Old Woman in the Accademia Gallery in Venice

The enigmatic painting by Giorgione The Old Woman in the Accademia Gallery in Venice

by Fiona Giusto | Jul 30, 2023 | art, famous characters, painting | 0 comments

When visiting the Accademia Gallery in Venice you should not miss this revolutionary painting The old Woman (La vecchia) by Giorgio da Castelfranco. It was an unknown, unusual and unthinkable subject for the time, destined to remain a unique work of art. Let us try to learn more and decode together this painting.

The prisons of the Doge’s Palace in Venice: how and who designed them and who escaped

The prisons of the Doge’s Palace in Venice: how and who designed them and who escaped

by Luisella Romeo | May 30, 2023 | architecture, art | 0 comments

The prisons in the Doge’s Palace in Venice: How and who designed them? Was it possible to escape? From the “pozzi” and the “piombi”, dungeons with little consideration for human needs, to the new prisons, a fascinating post talking about “beauty, comfort and security”.

City views and natural landscape in the background of some Venetian paintings

City views and natural landscape in the background of some Venetian paintings

by Luisella Romeo | Sep 30, 2022 | art, history, lagoon and islands, painting, Uncategorized, Venetian lagoon | 0 comments

In Venetian paintings you will find interesting backgrounds, which sometimes fascinate almost as much as the main scene: the lagoon, St Mark’s square, the Veneto mainland with its hills or Dolomites appear as true paintings in the painting!

the Barovier Cup of the Glass Museum in Murano

the Barovier Cup of the Glass Museum in Murano

by Fiona Giusto | Jun 30, 2022 | art, arts and crafts, history | 0 comments

The most famous piece of glass displayed in the Glass Museum in Murano is the blue Barovier Cup decorated in the late 15th century. What do the enamel paintings and golden decorations of ladies riding horses and bathing in a fountain and the portrait of a couple mean?

Caterina Cornaro, a Queen in Venice

Caterina Cornaro, a Queen in Venice

by Eleonora Penzo | Jan 30, 2022 | art, churches, famous characters, history, palace | 0 comments

When telling the history of Venice, women have always remained a bit in the background. However, there is a woman who played a fundamental role in the history of the most Serene Republic. This is the amazing story of Caterina Cornaro, the queen of Cyprus who abdicated the throne for the sake of Venice.

Venice without Barriers: an Itinerary for All

Venice without Barriers: an Itinerary for All

by Monica Gambarotto | Oct 30, 2021 | architecture, art, history, society, traditions | 0 comments

Inclusive Venice: here is a suggestion for a tour that can be enjoyed by everyone, despite their impairment or disability.
The secrets? No hurry and a perfect knowledge of the city by your Best Venice Guide! Enjoy the post and then enjoy Venice with all your 5 senses!

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