Pigeon Food Banned From San Marco!
Venetian authorities have banned the age-old custom of selling pigeon food to tourists in the Piazza San Marco. … Read more >
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Santa Maria dei Derelitti, Venice
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Venice Carnival Opening – Coolio
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The Venice Carnival begins with the descent of an ‘angel’ from the top of the Campanile into the Piazetta San Marco. This tradition received a shot in the arm in 2008 when ‘gangsta’ rapper, Coolio, … … Read more >
Regatta della Befana, Venice
On Venice’s Grand Canal, men dressed as witches – ‘befane’ in Italian – race towards the Rialto Bridge, standing up as they row Venetian style. This event takes place every year in January in celebration of Epiphany. (2 photos) … Read more >