The Mazzariol Hall: Mario Botta’s reorganization in Palazzo Querini Stampalia

The Mazzariol Hall: Mario Botta’s reorganization in Palazzo Querini Stampalia

The restoration and reorganization by the Swiss architect Mario Botta of a new ‘wing’ in Palazzo Querini Stampalia lasted for nearly 30 years. Botta redesigned the spaces of the homonymous Foundation that managed over the years to buy progressively several buildings on the eastern side of the Renaissance Querini Stampalia Palace.

Adam, Eve and Mars: the three Statues by Antonio Rizzo in the Doge’s Palace

Adam, Eve and Mars: the three Statues by Antonio Rizzo in the Doge’s Palace

Venice is very rich in works of art: because of the special site where it was founded, these works have to be restored and cleaned accurately, most of all if they are made of Carrara marble, the marble of the best quality, used by Michelangelo for his masterpieces. Three statues made by Antonio Rizzo, a very important artist of the Renaissance period have just been restored by VENETIAN HERITAGE and the archistar Peter Marino.

Venice is not sinking!

Venice is not sinking!

An unpretentious and concise outline of the complex issue of high tides and frequent floods in the city, commonly known as ‘acqua alta’, and an unbiased and updated resume of all the measures enacted for the safeguard of Venice and its lagoon. Read about how Venice is tackling the problem, and the scope of the whole project including the mobile barriers.