Don’t look up, look down!
This post explores the secrets of the masegni, the traditional paving stones covering the Piazza San Marco.
piazza san marco
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.
Acqua Alta: a photo essay
What is acqua alta? Acqua alta, literally high water, is the typically understated way in which Venetians refer to the periodic flooding of the city during periods of so-called spring tides. It’s caused primarily due to the natural geography of the Venetian lagoon. The lagoon closed off from the open sea by a series of …