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Exploring the Scala del Bovolo: Venice’s Spiral Secret

  So, you’ve made it to Venice. You’ve dodged the pigeons in Piazza San Marco, maybe even splurged on a gondola ride (because, why not?), and now you’re wondering what else this city has hidden up its sleeves. Let me introduce you to something a bit off the beaten path: the Scala del Bovolo . This isn't your typical Venetian attraction, but that's exactly what makes it so special. Nestled in a quiet courtyard, the Scala del Bovolo is like a surprise waiting to be discovered. Seriously, you could walk right by it and never know it was there—unless, of course, you know what you're looking for. And trust me, once you find it, you’ll be glad you did. This tower is like something straight out of a fairy tale, or maybe a dream you once had after too much gelato. It’s weird, it’s wonderful, and it’s just a little bit wobbly (more on that later). The name "Bovolo" literally means "snail" in Venetian dialect, and when you see the tower, you’ll get why. It spiral...

Venice, the unique gem of Italy

I've had the pleasure of seeing some of the most stunning places in the world while working as a travel blogger. However, of all the sites I've seen, Venice, Italy stands out as a personal favorite. The city of bridges, floating gondolas, and canals is simply magical and ensures an experience that will never be forgotten. I'll be sharing my intimate knowledge of Venice's best attractions, cuisine, museums, and experiences in this piece. What to see Let's start with St. Mark's Basilica, one of Venice's most well-known monuments, to begin the list of must-see sights. This church is a wonderful work of beauty and history, with Byzantine architecture and glistening mosaics. The greatest thing, though? Entrance is free. The Doge's Palace, which served as the residence of the city's rulers, is another well-known landmark. The best way to learn about Venice's past and see some of the magnificent chambers, courtyards, and bridges that give the palace its...

Visiting VEnice is easier than you think. Just go in the offseason.

Venice in the winter is a counterintuitive destinations. There is nothing quite like walking those stone sidewalks in the winter chill with twilight’s soft luminance deepening over the Grand Canal while, one by one, restaurant and trattoria windows begin to glow with a golden welcome. In summer, Venice is wall-to-wall tourists and, on Piazza San Marco, pigeons, too. But in winter the Piazza stands open to the sweeping views memorialized by every 19th-century painter who wandered through town. More to the point, you can get a restaurant reservation without calling weeks in advance.

Yours for $28 Million: Venice Island With Its Own Convent Ruin

Santo Spirito, an island in Venice’s lagoon with a derelict convent, has been put up for sale by Italian real-estate investors for more than 20 million euros ($28 million). Holding company Poveglia Ltd. hired Colliers International to sell the 6.2-acre (2.5-hectare) island, which is a 10-minute boat ride from St. Mark’s Square, the broker said in an e-mailed statement. As well as the 3,500 square-meter (38,000 square-foot) ruined convent, founded in the 12th century, the property has planning consent for 4,500 square meters of new construction. Colliers said Santo Spirito is the last complete island available for sale in the lagoon. “Investors have the unique chance to customize an island to their needs,” said Massimo Saporito, head of investment in Italy for Colliers. The site would best suit a luxury residential development or a hotel, he said. Venice’s art, architecture and heritage, the legacy of the city’s domination of maritime trad...
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Francesco Algarotti HOuse open for vacation rentals

The Luxury apartment in Venice "Francesco Algarotti House" is the main floor of Palazzo Cà Corniani degli Algarotti, built in 1550 and acquired in 1706 by Bonomo and Francesco Algarotti, well-known writer, poet, essayist and divulger of science. The palace was restored in 2008 and is presented in its ancient magnificence. The main floor, fully renovated inside, consists of a large living room, 60 square meters with 6 meters high ceilings, with the style of "Sansovino" and walls with a wonderful set of eighteenth-century stuccos, works of rare beauty. Features three terraces, made up in stone of Istria. There are nine rooms , one double bedrooms, two single bedrooms, one living room, a fully equipped kitchen, a wardrobe room, bar and lounge room, a large banquet hall and two new bathrooms. The apartment is about 200 square meters and is also equipped with a private warehouse, water frontage and the new communal roof terrace with an incredibl...

Venice Rialto Bridge 'to be saved by Diesel jeans'

Rialto bridge , Venice It is one of the most famous of Italy's sights but the footsteps of the 20 million tourists who tramp through Venice each year have taken a heavy toll on the 400-year-old Rialto Bridge. Salvation is now at hand for the crumbling structure, with the Italian founder of the Diesel clothing brand reportedly agreeing to restore the 16th century bridge. The sponsorship deal is expected to be announced in the next few days, according to Corriere della Sera newspaper. The offer by Renzo Rosso, 55, comes a few months after a millionaire shoe tycoon, Diego Della Valle, signed an accord to pay for the £22 million pound clean-up of another world famous monument, the Colosseum in Rome, where gladiators once did battle. Mr Rosso, one of Italy's wealthiest and successful businessmen, was nominated Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst and Young in 1997 and Man of the Year by GQ in 2005. The Ponte Rialto, which was completed in 1591, is the oldest of four bri...

Venice to introduce tourist tax to 'save the city' from rising sea

Tourists visiting Venice are to be hit with a hotel tax from next month, as the Italian city tries to earn money to "save the city" from rising sea levels. Visitors staying in five-star hotels will see 4.50 euros (£4) added to their bill from Aug 24, while those staying in less luxurious accommodation will pay according to a sliding scale of fees as the city edges closer to the long-vaunted idea of an entrance fee. Venice council hopes the tax will raise millions of pounds for the urgent maintenance of the city, which is slowly sinking into the mud and is threatened by rising sea levels and more frequent winter storms. "The fundamental objective is to secure from tourists who visit and love Venice a contribution to sustain a city that is unique, extremely precious but also extremely fragile," said Sandro Simionato, the deputy mayor. Venice risks being swamped by tourists – the city's population recently dipped beneath 60,000 and it is invaded by the same number ...

Bed&Breakfast, una risorsa da non sottovalutare

- Aprire le nostre case per un’accoglienza davvero personalizzata, una soluzione fortemente apprezzata anche in Valle d’Aosta. Offrire ospitalità nella propria casa: questa è la filosofia che sta alla base del Bed&Breakfast, una formula di ospitalità originaria del Nord Europa, ma che sempre più sta prendendo piede nel nostro Paese, favorita dalla naturale propensione all’accoglienza degli italiani e dalle varie legislazioni regionali che dovrebbero facilitare la prolificazione di queste strutture. Chi per arrotondare le entrate familiari, chi per fare conoscenza e stare a contatto con la gente: sono ormai migliaia le famiglie in Italia che destinano le stanze non utilizzate delle loro abitazioni all’ospitalità dei turisti. Tra l’altro la formula piace anche ai viaggiatori, perché negli ultimi anni le notti trascorse nei B&B italiani sono in continuo aumento. Anche in Valle d’Aosta questa pratica si sta affermando sempre più: in regione i B&B sono già 118 e nell’ultimo anno...

B&B lido venice

Villa Asta, simbolo Manierista Borghese Si ispira alla rotonda del Palladio (oggi elegante dimora con servizi B & B per ospiti di riguardo denominata Villa Gabriella). At the and of thè 19th century, with the spread in Europe of industrializatìon, artistic production underwent radical changes wìth thè aim of overcoming prevìous classical models and satisfying creative freedom, and adapting it to new needs as dictated by technlogical progress. Archìtectural styles were trasformed. They became more asymmetrical and enrìched with elements such as terraces, verandas, glass and ìron roofing, turrets, open gallerìes and entrance stairways which were often cìcled and embellished with iron and cast-ìron raìlings. The Lido presented itself as a place more open to eclectic experìments at the beginning of the 20th century, A promìnent businessman, Nicolo Spada, understood that it could become a holiday hot spot given its location between the Adriatic and the lagoon, just a stone 's th...