Curiosities of Venice
Anecdotes and curiosities on Venice
After the main touristic routes and monuments, an important chapter remains: the curiosities of Venice.
Being a unique city, where cars are not allowed (nor possible), there are plenty of anecdotes about Venice, of curious stories and so on.
Learn on curiosities of Venice on our short guide and find out more on the lion with wings, the symbol of Venice, on that strange structures that you will notice on the top of some roofs, the altane, on the Venetian dialetc, on famous Venetians and much more.
And when night comes, walk in the desert alleys in search of the mysteries of Venice - if you are not too scared.
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When it comes to famous Venetians, the first name which comes to mind is Giacomo Casanova: born in Venice, he travelled in many countries, laying the...
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A place like Venice, which has been built on the water and seems suspended in time, is the ideal set for tales of legends and mysteries. Mysteries of Venice...
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Finding your way in this town may be quite complicated unless you are not aware of the original toponymy of Venice: street names are not usually mentioned...
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The altane are a special kind of terrace, typical of Venice. Such a Venetian terraces are made in wood and are built on the top of the roofs: supported by...
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What makes Venice unique today is the fact that it is one of the few cities in the world where it is not possible to drive a car, nor ride a bike. The only...
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