Cannaregio (sestiere)
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Slaves in Venice
Slavery was not a large part of Venetian culture or Venetian history, but there were slaves in Venice.
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Feasts and Celebrations in Venice
The calendar of feasts and celebrations in Venice was full of events which are now largely forgotten.
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Scuole Grandi
The Scuole Grandi — or the Great Schools — were Venetian medieval charities which due to their wealth became important institutions
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Inquisitori alle Scuole Grandi — Lessico Veneto
“Inquisitori alle Scuole Grandi” from the Lessico Veneto (1851) by Fabio Mutinelli, translated by René Seindal.
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Scuole piccole
The ancient Venetians used the word scola or scuola to mean a guild, a confraternity or a charity. The scuole were generally not educational institutions.
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Churches in Venice
List of all churches Venice — consecrated, deconsecrated and demolished.
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Cannaregio — Curiosità Veneziane
“Cannaregio” from Curiosità Veneziane by Giuseppe Tassini
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Sestiere Santa Croce
The Sestiere Santa Croce is in the central western part of Venice, along the upper bend of the Grand Canal. Today, the Tronchetto, the cruiser terminals and the Maritime station are parts of Santa Croce. They are, however, modern constructions reclaimed from the lagoon. The name Santa Croce The name means the Holy Cross, and…
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The testament of Marco Polo
We don’t know the exact date of the death of Marco Polo, but his last will and testament is dated January 9th, 1323 M.V.
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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.