Roko Venice tourist guide

17/01/2022

Venice seen from St Mark's bell tower

07/11/2021

The Scuola Grande dei Carmini, in the Dorsoduro neighborhood, is one of the hidden gems of Venice.
No crowds here.

16/10/2021

Part of the park in Villa Pisani.

18/08/2021

Ares, the god of war, and Poseidon, the god of sea, are depicted in these statues by Jacopo Sansovino in the Doge's palace.
They are symbols of power: with those statues, the venetian government was saying "We are strong, both on land and water".

13/08/2021

The San Trovaso worksite, where gondolas are repaired.

18/07/2021

The fireworks on St George's island in occasion of the redentore feast.
To seem them from a boat is just marvelous.

15/07/2021

I've been recently interviewed by Ruptly, and in this video you' may see my participation.
The decision to prevent cruise ships from sailing in St Mark's canal will mean a more beautiful and secure experience to both locals and tourists.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-PfCaScZLs

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09/07/2021

Venice seen from the roof of the Fondaco dei Tedeschi

09/06/2021

Glass galleries have restarted working on Murano island.
You can both have a look at the various glass works and see the glass blowing technicque in one of the furnaces.
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05/06/2021

Tired after walking in the alleys and crossing bridges?
Then have a sit and enjoy some cicchetti! Taste what the locals find delicious.
These appetizers are often accompanied by a glass of wine...but I won't drink while I'm on service, of course!
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26/05/2021

Tourism is finally restarting.
Now is the perfect time to see Venice. Local food? A marvelous palace? A tour on the islands? It's all posssible now.
Or, if you wish for an evening tour, you'll discover the city's beauty after sunset.
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13/05/2021

A stroll in San Giacomo dall'Orio, and I notice some peaches growing in a little garden.

09/05/2021

Just like all the other goods, also the wine has to be transported by boat in Venice.

30/04/2021

The monumental Caffè Pedrocchi, in Padua, was called "the best in Italy" by Stendhal.
Inside, you may find also a bullet hole from the 1848 revolutions.

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02/04/2021

The Tonolo pastry shop in the Dorsoduro district

25/03/2021

Happy birthday, Venice!
421-2021
1600 years of history!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ISrLVq60Bc

25 marzo 421 – 2021 🎂 Buon compleanno Venezia! Oggi celebriamo il 1600° anniversario dalla fondazione della Città di ❤️️🦁 🔸 Una Città che, f...

24/03/2021

In St Zachary's church you'll find this Altarpiece by Giovanni Bellini, one of the most important painters from the Renaissance.
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05/03/2021

The kindergarten in the jewish ghetto.

03/03/2021

If I think about what chaothic mess Burano used to be in 2019, I must admit some improvements in the current situation.
You can admire a small and peaceful island now, after seeing the venetian lagoon during a relaxing ride on the water bus.
And the sight of the coloured houses Is now enriched by the return of the swans.
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25/02/2021

Just a few minutes away from St Mark's square

15/02/2021

09/02/2021

A few details from St Anthony's church in Padua, still a pilgrimage destination nowadays.

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