Venetian Ballade
A Venetian ballade, poetry and images. Photos of Venice, its colours, its exceptional light and reflections. Recalling the art of the past and the ancestral power of water.
Summit on climate change
The problem of climate change is a very important one for Venice, because it is so strictly connected with the future of the city. At the beginning of March a summit was organized in Venice, regarding such a theme. In addition on the Giudecca island there is an exhibition going on ‘Artico ultima frontiera’, connected with such a subject. If you wish to have an idea of what was discussed and debated, read more…
A treasure in my hands. A pilgrim’s ampullae found on the island of San Giacomo in Paludo
The island of San Giacomo in Paludo was abandoned centuries ago after having been a stop over for pilgrims. During a recent archaeological campaign traces of its past and of its visitors resurfaced. Read about one little treasure, a pilgrim’s ampullae, learn about its function and use.
Venetian Rowing
Why do Venetians row standing? Why don’t Venetian boats have a rudder? How can rowers propel a boat just by placing their oar on an joarlock? Marina was first faced with all these questions when years ago she started rowing and her teachers introduced her to this fascinating ancient ‘marine’ world motor boats have now cast a veil on. Learn about all different types of rowing boats, the Vogalonga ‘long row’ event that takes place in late Spring and much more!
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