The Doge Palace and the Church of St. Mark in Venice, Italy – masterpieces of Venetian architecture
April 2, 2008 on 11:22 am | In Venice | No CommentsThe Doge Palace incorporates the whole glorious history of the Venetian Republic. Little is known about its origins and architects. It is assumed that the Doges Angelo Partecipazio und Giustianio Partecipazio made this magnificent palace the Doges´ headquarter and official residence towards the end of the 9th Century. No evidence has remained from the original construction.
In its present form the palace largely dates back to 1340. The architects Filippo Calendario and Pietro Baseio were charged with its construction.
Carnival in Venice, Italy - Discovering a True Venetian Cultural Tradition
March 28, 2008 on 7:02 am | In Venice | 1 CommentUndoubtedly the lagoon town Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. Located in the Northeast of the Apennine Peninsula, is not only a popular travel destination at the Adriatic Coast, but also the capital of the Veneto region and of the province of Venice.
Venice is situated in the centre of a salt water lagoon which is located between the mouth of the Po River and the Piave River and linked to the Thyrrenian Sea. The City of Venice covers a total of 118 small islands connected by over 400 bridges and 160 canals. The lagoon is approximately 50 km long and 15 km wide.
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