juergen_hubert, to Germany
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Ca’ Dario

The Ca’ Dario on the Grand Canal in Venice has lately acquired a bad reputation, but it is almost guaranteed ghost-less.

https://historywalksvenice.com/article/ca-dario-palazzo-dario/

msecchi, to random
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Capturing the magic of La Befana in Venice on the Grand Canal, Italy's beloved gift-bringer of the Epiphany. A tradition that fills the hearts of children with joy and the streets with the spirit of folklore.
La Befana is a cherished Italian folklore tradition celebrated on January 6th, coinciding with the Epiphany. According to the tale,
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mothninja, to random
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Sometimes the cliched views of the city are cliches for good reason

juergen_hubert, to Germany
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msecchi, to streetphotography
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Embracing the silence in the mist, Venice whispers its stories through the soft gaze of a foggy day.
Join us as we delve into street photography's soul, capturing the mundane's poetry in monochrome.
Unveil the unseen Venice. 📷🖤🌫

CultureDesk, to Travel
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If you’re heading to Venice this summer, you’ll notice some changes that many locals and travelers would say were a long time coming. NPR has more: https://flip.it/vFEZhU

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Happy New Year – but not yet

While we celebrate New Year on January 1st, for entire period of the Republic of Venice the Venetian state celebrated New Year on March 1st.

https://historywalksvenice.com/venetian-story/happy-new-year-but-not-yet/

elijax, to music Italian
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juergen_hubert, to Germany
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Deep tunnels beneath the mountains lead to the land of the Venetians.

@germany @folklore
https://www.patreon.com/posts/venice-land-of-54746033

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When you could hang for wearing a fake beard

A spate of killings in the 1100s in Venice by assassins wearing false full beards, led a ban under capital punishment for wearing fake full beards.

#Curiosities #Legends #Placenames #Venezia #Venice

https://historywalksvenice.com/article/when-you-could-hang-for-wearing-a-fake-beard-assassins/

msecchi, to italy
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No snow, unfortunately, for this 2023 Christmas Eve in Venice..... :-(
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jdmccafferty, to random
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23 Dec 1392: Henry [IV] Bolingbroke leaves in a galley granted to him by the Venetian Senate for his voyage to the Holy Land. He reached Jaffa in later Jan 1393.

s1m0n4, to random
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No for today.

I'm overloading my step counter in the wonderful city of 🇮🇹

CultureDesk, to food
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Every November, Venetians celebrate the Festa della Madonna della Salute, which is to give thanks for the end of the plague that gripped the city in the 17th century. Fodors takes a look at how the festival is marked today — with religious ceremonies, special food, and a feeling of unity for residents of Venice.

https://flip.it/2biu53

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Ghetto – A Venetian word

The now almost extinct Venetian language was once widely spoken around Europe, and some Venetian words have survived.

https://historywalksvenice.com/article/the-venetian-language/ghetto-a-venetian-word/

Dell, to italy Russian
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marzvrover, to streetphotography

on my birthday in Venice I was reflecting a lot, but I had time to capture a few reflections myself

cvvhrn, to italy
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Sunset over the Grand Canal, Venice. Shot on an iPhone 14.

mothninja, to random
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glynmoody, to italy
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1992 , - https://moodysbnn.blogspot.com/2023/12/1992-padua-venice.html a short trip long ago to jewels of northern , plus more links to other Venice visits...

mattotcha, to random
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DougBrownArtPhotography, to traveller
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