If you have ever been to the Biennale, you have probably wandered past the pavilions in Giardini without thinking about glass. Yet, in the first half of the 20th century, Murano’s furnaces were closely...

Lazzaretto Nuovo isn’t one of those Venetian islands you spot from the vaporetto and decide to hop off spontaneously. In fact, you can’t visit it at all without an appointment. But that’s precisely what...

If you can’t get enough of wandering through the small calli, relaxing on hidden campos, or savouring countless spritzes at sunset, you will love these 12 books set in Venice. Ranging from suspenseful historical...

Set just behind Palladio’s striking Redentore church on Giudecca, this tranquil garden offers a unique mix of history, greenery, and waterfront charm. It recently opened to the public and is really worth a visit...

You might have spotted the palazzina tucked between larger palazzos along Canal Grande, near the wide bend by Ca’ Foscari. However, finding the entrance to Palazzina Masieri is a bit trickier, but it’s well...

This year’s Architecture Biennale is really worth a visit. It is truly inspiring, whether you are an architect or not, and one of the best editions of the last years. It stands out for...

I'm really excited to let you know that my new book 'The insider guide to the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025' is ready and available to order 🤩 The 19th Venice Architecture Biennale ‘Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective.’...

The Festa del Redentore (Feast of the Redeemer) is one of the most important traditional events in Venice. It celebrates the end of the plague of the 16th century and is a yearly event...