Shopping in Venice Summer is here and what better way to celebrate it – SHOPPING! In addition to enjoying the sea, sun, vacation,we were all eagerly awaiting the arrival of the season’s fashionable sales. In Venice and the whole region of Veneto, sales promotions and huge discounts will start on the first Saturday of July …
Sailing in Venice The Americas Cup World Series Crews have been invited to compete in a opportunity to compete for €50,000 in prize money in the City of Venice Trophy on April 18-21, 2013. The invitational regatta, organized and announced at the beginning of May by the yacht club, Venice Compagnia della Vela, consists of five, …
Aside from the Spring bringing in some more sunny days, April is a great time to visit Venice since the tourist season still doesn’t start for another month or so which means you have the city to yourself except on the days below. 1. Holy Week and Easter – In early April, there are many tourists …
Easter Foods: If you’re wondering what the picture is of, well, that’s the Colomba Pasquale, or Easter Dove, that you may see in many bakery displays throughout the city. Other traditional Easter foods in Italy include eggs, artichokes roasted lamb, as well as this, special sweet bread mentioned, and some chocolate eggs with prizes inside. Easter Holiday: In Venice …
Hey Rookies! I bet you are pumped to experience the Venice Carnival from Jan. 26-Feb.12, 2013! Part of enjoying the various historical events throughout the city is to party in a palace!! Here is a party that is not to be missed on February 8th: Decadenza Where: San Gallo Theatre, 1097 San Marco district in Venice …
Alright you shopaholics, listen up. Venice’s sales dates are January 3rd to February 28, 2015. That means that you can enjoy the numerous Italian designer brands for as much as 70% off in select stores. Yes, that means stores such as Benetton, Massimo Dutti, Furla, Diesel, Stefanel and many other shops are all discounting their …
Bring in the New Year Venetian Style! While Venice is breath-taking any day of the year, nothing is as unique as spending New Year’s Eve 2015/2016 in one of the most romantic cities on Earth! The temperatures might be in the forties, but there will be sizzling parties and exciting things to do in order …
What’s this pastry cake, covered with icing with various wrapped chocolates on top, baked in the shape of the saint on horseback? You’ll notice all the bakeries and grocery stores in Venice start displaying these colorful cakes a few days before November 11th. They can cost from 15-45 EUR depending on the size. History: …
Carnival Season in Venice When: January 31, 2015-February 17, 2015 Carnival, or Carnevale, is right before Lent, and this masquerade party use to last up to two months in the old days, but now the festivities are packed into ten days of concerts, palace parties, and amazing costumes. While Ash Wednesday sets the tone, the …
Everything You Need to Know about the Biennale The Venice Biennale (la Biennale di Venezia), an international art exhibition (founded in 1895) takes place every two years, and lasts six months. The pre-opening week may be an opportunity for the art-dealers and artists to party during the Biennale vernissages, and I think that this week …