The stories behind Venice.
Every corner of Venice has a story to tell. Curiosities, legends, symbols, traditions and hidden details gathered to help you see what most people walk past without noticing.
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- Curiosities
Cemetery of San Michele
Many wonder, as they pass by in a boat, what that silent island between Venice and Murano is. It is the Cemetery of San Michele, the monumental cemetery of the city, a place rich
- CuriositiesSan Marco
The Golden Angel
The Archangel Gabriel, the golden statue that towers atop the Campanile of San Marco, is one of the most iconic symbols of Venice. In addition to its religious significance, it is
- Curiosities
Sacca Sessola
Before becoming the home of the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa, Sacca Sessola has lived a long and surprising history. It is one of the youngest islands in the Venetian Lagoon
- CuriositiesSan Marco
The Horses of St. Mark
Among the most iconic elements of the façade of St. Mark's Basilica stand the four Horses of St. Mark, one of the most extraordinary sculptural groups that have come down to us
- CuriositiesDorsoduro
Punta della Dogana
At the extreme end of the Dorsoduro district, where the Grand Canal meets the Giudecca Canal, stands Punta della Dogana, one of the most scenic and photographed spots in Venice
- Curiosities
The Districts
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