There is always a good reason to return to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
It is probably the most “alive” museum I know, because every time I find something new to see, works to discover, artists to learn about from unusual points of view, and then because there is always a festive air in the halls.
I always feel like everyone is having a good time and it’s contagious!
Now there is a new good reason to come back: the return of one of the most beautiful works by the action painting genius.
A visit to the Basilica of Saint Mark is always included in your tourist itinerary, even though you stay in Venice only one day.
The Basilica of Saint Mark is an oriental building with domes and golden decorations which lies between the Doge’s Palace and the Saint Mark’s Campanile (Bell Tower).
It is the main church in Venice, the seat of the Patriarch of Venice, and one of the symbols of Italy in the world.
The building is the result of various constructions which succeeded during the centuries. In fact this place has always been a church, but when Venice became one of the most powerful cities in the world, the building was very rich in artistic treasures and marvels.
If there is one thing to see in Venice, it is the Rialto Bridge, one of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal, the oldest and most famous. Needless to say, when I am in Venice, the Rialto Bridge is my reference point for orientation.
In this post I will take you on a fascinating journey into the heart of Venice, to discover one of its most precious bridges. An extraordinary structure that is a work of art in itself and represents a historical and cultural landmark for the city of Venice.
Along the Grand Canal there is a palace that attracts everyone’s attention.
It is the Ca’ d’Oro, a 15th century palace with a fabulous façade and home to the Giorgio Franchetti Gallery, one of Venice’s must-see museums.
Originally, the façade of the Ca’ d’Oro was decorated with some gold-covered details, creating a stunning luminous effect. This is why, despite the fact that the decorations have now disappeared, it assumed the name Ca’ d’Oro.
Its façade is still one of the most original and fascinating of all the palaces overlooking the Grand Canal.
The Doge’s Palace is the main tourist attraction for everyone who comes to Venice for the first time.
The building lies in Saint Mark’s Square, overlooking the lagoon, next to the Basilica of Saint Mark (another must-see). It sums up all the history of the city, from the political events to office politics, from military triumphs to events in the artistic life. The building was the residence of the Doge and his family as well as the seat of the government and life of the Serenissima. The Palace was used for the administration of justice, for political and legislative activity, for trials and to receive foreign delegations.
