Secret symbols of the Rialto
Venetian buildings are covered in symbols that would make it the perfect setting for a Dan Brown book. Until he writes one, let me guide you through them.
Venice
Venetian word of the day: castelàn
Castelàn is the name given to someone from Castello, one of the six districts of the historical centre of Venice. Often thought of as one of the last remaining parts of the real Venice, it hosts some of the most important buildings too.
Fontego dei Turchi: a Venetian icon
Today Venice’s Natural History Museum, the Fontego dei Turchi has had a long and interesting history as a private house, trading post, and museum. Find out more about this unique building on the Grand Canal and one of its current residents.
Venetian word of the day: ospeàl
Usually, you don’t want to end up in the ospeàl when visiting the city. But in Venice, you might just want to. Find out more about this interesting building here.
Venetian word of the day: ciesa
What on earth does the Venetian word ciesa mean? Well it refers to one of the most beautiful and important things in the whole city of Venice. Read the article to find out.
Book Review: Dream of Venice in Black and White
Read my review of Bella Figura Publications’ excellent new book Dream of Venice in Black and White. It’s a book you will want to spend hours poring over.