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Ferragosto in Venice
BUON FERRAGOSTO from this special island in the Lagoon where VENETIANS CELEBRATE FERRAGOSTO, a lush paradise overgrown with silver olive trees and emerald cypresses. And there are vineyards, in which the ancient vines of the Doges are cultivated. In spring, white tamerisk shrubs line its winding canals, leading into secret corners with surprising views of…
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40 tips to explore Venice in 2022
What’s changing and what’s new in Venice in 2022? We’ve collected 40 resources and tips for you to re-connect with our city in 2022. This post is for all history, art, gourmet food, and Lagoon lovers. Rediscovering Venice online Piazza San Marco – 1: Always good to start with Saint Mark’s square .. did you…
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Miele di barena – Lagoon secrets
May is the month dedicated to bees, with 20 May being World Bee Day – La Giornata Mondiale delle Api. 75 per cent of the plants we use for food and medical purposes (more than 50000 species) depend upon pollination by bees. And there are also bees on the marshlands in the Lagoon of Venice,…
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How the Lagoon of Venice works, explained in six terms
Following the cruise ship accident of 2 June 2019, discussions were sparked on the future of Venice and a possible referendum on the new location of the port of Venice: Six terms explain what works and what doesn’t for the Lagoon: There is no Venice without the Lagoon: Thus, any proposal regarding the port of…
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How ships damage the Lagoon: Expert opinions
On 2 June 2019, a cruise ship accident happened in Venice: MSC Opera, paralized by a motor defect just after passing Piazza San Marco, was drifting helplessly for 500 meters, past the major symbol of our city, Chiesa di Santa Maria della Salute. Two tug boats were able to delay the accident, pulling the 65-ton…
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Cruise ship accident in Venice: What happened on 02 June 2019
Sunday 2 June 2019 dawned like a perfect day. From the rooftop terrace, the Lagoon looked sparkling blue, the Lido and the islands of the southern Lagoon bright and clear in the distance. And Venice was getting ready to celebrate a special day like I cannot recall in history, three feasts at the same time…
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Unchartered Waters of the Venetian Lagoon: L’Isola della Porta and Lago di Campalto
Ombriola. Crevan. Ammiana. Pisotta. Ancient terms describing forgotten islands. One island changed its name in the late 15th century. Another resumed its former function of providing hospitality only three years ago. Yet another was submerged and a fourth appeared in the Lagoon in the early 18th century. One forgotten island which was given up in 1439 began re-emerging from…
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April blossoms and spring in the Lagoon of Venice
Spring in Venice comes early and you can notice its first signs by mid-February. It’s not just the narcissi and primrose plants you see pop up in the fiorerie (flower stores) and on the balconies, it’s the season of mimosa blossoming (take a look at mimosa pictures in Venice in this blog article). March and April bring…
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The Secrets of Laguna Nord
This blog article introduces our favorite season in the Lagoon, very early spring. The unofficial start of spring as we perceive it in Venice, is the day after Mardi Gras called Mercoledì delle Ceneri (Ash Wednesday). In this article we take you for a virtual trip out into the northern Lagoon and tell you its story…