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Suggestive testimonies, documents and objects: these are just some of the elements that combine to make Maleficia a unique exhibition, capable of revealing the mysteries, secrets, legends, and historical facts that marked the thousand extraordinary years of the Serenissima Republic.
Scroll back through the centuries for a time-traveler’s eye-view of Venice’s Golden Age. Join an expert tour guide and get immersed in the Gothic opulence and historical significance of Palazzo Ducale – the seat of power in the city for hundreds of years. Then, explore the royal palaces and incredible historical sites around the world-famous Piazza San Marco.
Duck out of the thronging crowds at St. Mark’s Square, and enjoy a little holiday in the mind of a genius, with a ticket to Negozio Olivetti.
Visit one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world on this guided tour.
Start your tour in Venice and head to the island of Murano. Watch a master glassmaker at work in a true furnace demonstration, and then spend an hour exploring the island’s monuments with help from your audio guide.
The Church of S. Maria della Pietà, or della Visitazione is also known as the “Church of Vivaldi”. This 18th-century church, just a short walk from the Doge’s Palace, is the place where Vivaldi spent 40 years of his life. Here’s your chance to listen to his music in the exact place he composed it!
Sitting in an old glass factory right in the center of Venice, you’ll watch as a local artisan first takes a molten blob of glass out of the *fornax* (the old Latin word for oven) with a hollow, metal rod.
Join your live tour guide and board a boat that will skim you across the Venetian Lagoon to the isles of Murano, Burano and Torcello.
Experience the real, romantic Venice on this tour along the Grand Canal, accompanied by live music and traditional Italian songs.
The Interpreti Veneziani picked up their bows, violins, and harpsichords in 1987, and immediately became a staple of the music scene in Venice. You’ll be moved by the chamber ensemble as they perform on the former altar, right under the painting ‘San Vidal on Horseback’ by the Renaissance master, Carpaccio.
See the best of Venice without waiting around in ticket lines. Just grab your Venice Discovery Pass before you arrive, then all you’ll have to do is flash your phone!
Step into the magical world of Venice on an exclusive tour that uncovers the hidden jewels of the Doge! This fun tour guides you through secret spots, revealing intriguing stories and curiosities about the Doge’s life.
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