Ca’ d’Oro Palace, also known as Golden House or Palazzo Santa Sofia is one of the most admired palaces on the Grand Canal in Venice. Its name got mainly because of the golden lining, which once adorned its magnificent facade. The palace was built in 1420 for Marino Contarini. Later was tastelessly restored by several owners. In 1927 was given
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Whether you are planning a visit to Venice during the carnival season or are an avid collector wanting to know the history behind your masks, knowing the different types of Venetian masks and their meanings can be beneficial. Ready on to find valuable and intriguing information about the traditional masks that are a crucial part of the history of Venice.
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Eraclea Mare is a smaller and quieter resort located about 60 kilometers north of Venice, and about 10 kilometers from the fishing town of Caorle. With easy access from the highway it is a great place also for travellers who travel further to the south. It is often referred to as the Green Pearl of Veneto for a number of
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Safety and luxury are the main attractions of this exclusive location. Albarella (L’isola di Albarella) is a luxury private island, located about 1 hour south of Venice. The island is 5 km long and 1.5 km wide, to the mainland it is connected by a causeway. Entrance is allowed only for inhabitants of the island, so it is really very
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While seaside resorts are bursting at the seams especially in the hot summer months, a good time for visiting any of Italian cities or historical sites is any time throughout the whole year. The greatest peace in Italian cities you encounter during the summer, especially in August, as local residents are moving to the sea to escape the unbearable heat of the sun. Lots of hotels in cities thus offer accommodation in very good prices, contrary to the coastal ones, where prices for rooms are up to four times higher
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