Festa delle Marie: 2 February
Tomorrow, 3 February, will see the Festa delle Marie take place as part of the Venetian carnival. But what are its true origins? Find out here.
daily life
Venetian maxims: Chi no ga testa ga gambe
Venetians are famous in the rest of Italy for their maxims which often give a flavour of what it’s like to live in the city. Discover what this maxim tells you about living in the city and particularly about the bridges and stairs which are a feature of every Venetian’s day.