Facing the grand Canal, the most important water way of the city, the building was commissioned by the Venetian merchant Marino Contarini between 1421 and 1440. the works were made by Contarini Himself and the building has more than one Architect.
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This Church was commonly called the Jesuits church it is on the homonymous square, few steps for Fondamenta Nuove , the history of the church is related to the company of Jesus founded by Saint Ignazio by Loyola
Has been extended until May 3, 2015 the exhibition entitled “for the sake of peace – The long way towards Europe” organised in Palazzo Ducale “sala dello scrutinio” during the Italian Presidency of the Council of the European Union (July 1 – December 31, 2014).
You don’ t have to spend a fortune to make a mask to join the Venice Carnival! Discover the fundamental secrets to make yourself a mask, you need only few commonly used objects and lot of fantasy!
Carnival is and will always be one of the best feast of Venice. This tradition has a long story that begins way back in the past. The word “Carnival” was used for the first time on a document by doge Vitale Falier about public amusements.
During Carnival eveything is a feast, even the sweets!!! During this period bakeries serve “Frittelle” and all its variations, and “Galani” or “Crostoli” traditionally typical venitian products.
