ONE OF THE MANY… The Pisani family didn’t nee yet another Villa, they owned many already in the Veneto area, but when Alvise Pisani became Doge of the Venetian Republic (1735 to his death), he wanted to have a Villa that was up to his name and riches. He probably knew he was going to […]
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Why visit the Accademia Gallery of Venice? The Accademia Gallery of Venice is an essential visit for painting enthusiasts; it is the most important museum that you can visit during your stay in Venice. The Accademia Gallery was intended to bring together under one roof all the works of art that were scattered throughout Venice. […]
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Villa Manin at Passariano is a Venetian villa located in Passariano of Codroipo, province of Udine, northern Italy. It was the summer residence of the last Doge of Venice, Ludovico Manin (14 May 1725 – 24 October 1802). Ludovico Giovanni Manin was a Venetian politician, that governed Venice from 9 March 1789 until 1797, when […]
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Isaac eyes look at the visitor from any place in the large room
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To visit the Scuola Grande it takes at least a couple of hours. Tickets can be bought at the door, and they allow into the Sala dell’albergo, the Chapter Room, and the Ground Floor.
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