Venetian articles Tag

Croatia: 5 highlights of this destination.

d has a festive reputation, the town of Hvar is worth a visit for its many Gothic and Renaissance buildings, including the Spagnola fort built by the Venetians and the Napoleon fort. In a different style, the island of Korcula will dazzle you with its Renaissance palaces, witnesses of Venetian infl ...

20
June
2007

The Carnival of Venice: history and traditions

lar parades, traditional shows, music concerts and other festivities. Tourists flock from all over the world to attend this event, so much so that Venetian hotels are fully booked months in advance. History of the Carnival As early as the 10th century, the people made the most of the last days ...

14
Jan
2008

The Cyclades: Must-Visit Islands

los" in ancient Greek) around the sacred island of Delos. These islands, inhabited since the 3rd millennium BC, have successively fallen under Roman, Venetian, and Turkish rule before becoming Greek again. These multiple influences are still noticeable in their architecture. Today, their sandy bea ...

13
May
2008

Slovenia: The 5 Highlights of This Lesser-Known Destination

t above all, Ljubljana is worth the trip for its colorful setting alone. Its architecture is picturesque with small colorful houses lining the river, Venetian facades, and even a Soviet legacy. Despite its small size, the Slovenian capital is not lacking in charm. It has only 280,000 inhabitants bu ...

09
Jan
2024

What to Do in Ljubljana: 5 Must-See Attractions in the Slovenian Capital

its 18th-century clock tower, and in the Fountain of the Three Rivers of Carniola. This monument is also known as the Robba Fountain, named after the Venetian sculptor who created it in the mid-18th century. Stroll along the banks of the Ljubljanica. To fully enjoy the historic center of Ljubljana, ...

15
Feb
2024

Travel to Greece: 5 Good Reasons to Visit Amorgos

ith its white chapel by the sea. • Chora village where the two main characters of the film grew up. This village, built around the ruins of an old Venetian castle, is the capital of the island. • the shipwreck where Enzo dives at the beginning of the film to save the life of an America ...

24
June
2024