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Mose finally worked!

We have fantastic news to share with our Truly Venice readers! Before we begin about the Mose, we first would…

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Venice Carnival 2020 Festivities

The Venetian Carnival has a long and rich history with the City of Venice. What we experience now is a combination of traditional and new elements, but overall the sensation of revelry is the same as it always was. A truly unforgettable time to visit.

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The News on Acqua Alta

An un precedented Acqua Alta arrived in Venice two weeks ago. Despite water damage, the city and its residents are…

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The Regata Storica

The Regata Storica is an occasion that celebrates one of the oldest traditions of the Venetian Republic, traditional rowing. Unique…

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The Accademia Bridge

A brief history of one of the four famous bridges in Venice Can you imagine what it would be like…

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Your Summer Menu

SUMMER SUN Visiting Venice in Summer may have received a bad rap other the last few years. And whilst it…

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Fish of the Venetian Lagoon

RIALTO MARKET While visiting the bustling Rialto Fish Market , you can expect to be a bit overwhelmed. There’s typically…

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The Days and Ways of Lido

I have to admit to being shamefully disinterested in this part of the world before quite recently. Assuming ignorantly, that…

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How to Spend Easter in Venice

It can take time to acclimate with the wonderful and exuberant celebrations that decorate the Italian Calendar, as there are…

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A Winter Evening in Venice

When Winter envelops Venice it is not only the change in temperature, light, and food that you will notice; there…

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Drogeheria Mascari

Ruga dei Spezieri (Street of the Spice Merchants). Walking through the streets of Venice the names give you an unmistakable…

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Acqua Alta

In the previous post, I did advocate visiting Venice in November and definitely have not changed my opinion. Despite this,…

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Venice in November

After talking with a few friends recently, it would seem that not everyone shares my thoughts on November in Venice,…

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Venetian Fashion

Venetian Fashion has always been something separate from Italian fashion, generally speaking. Once again, Venice decided to carve a slightly…

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Moeche

When the first whisperings begin to circulate that Moeche are in the market, all prior plans go out the window.…

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The Bells of Venice

The Bells of Venice are one of the strongest reminders of how much things have changed in someways and how…

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Cannaregio

Cannaregio is an area that is difficult to define in just a few sentences. With so many different angles from…

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San Marco

San Marco: the oldest and most famous Sestiere of Venice yet unfortunately also the most touristy! It is the most…

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Festa del Redentore 2017

~ Redeemer 2017 ~ Venice is known as the “Floating City” but this Festa del Redentore brings a whole new…

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The Rowing Boats of Venice

The traditional feet of Venetians are those silent wooden vessels that cross the canals and are guided by oar. This is a small introduction to the most common Venetian rowing boats and how to recognise them.

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Castello

Venture on foot into the farthest corner of Venice. A wonderful compilation of contrasts, tiny calles and green spaces, grand masters and modern art, Venetian kitchens and world famous restaurants

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The stories in the stones

The stones of Venice may have been warped by rain, wind and endless feet but they hold the secrets of Venice. Terazzo alla Veneziana to blood red stones