Venice is truly every tourist’s dream, whether Italian or foreign. A fascinating city rich in history, Venice is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Its lagoon certainly makes it a unique city, where you can get around on foot or by boat; public transport is a vaporetto! The narrow calli (Calle Varisco is only 50 centimeters wide) run along the canals and the sea penetrates to the heart of the city. This is what makes Venice beautiful, but at the same time difficult to visit in peace. Masses of tourists throng the narrow streets, making even a simple walk complicated. So let’s look at some routes that are off the beaten path, to learn about an unknown Venice that still retains its charm.

1) Unknown Venice: the Venetian Ghetto

Let’s start our tour of unknown Venice with a district that’s slightly outside the city center: the sestiere of Cannaregio, where the old Jewish ghetto is located. This ghetto, in which the Jews were forced to take refuge in 1516, was the first in European history to be built. Today you can walk among the synagogues and—why not—visit the Jewish Museum.

2) Unknown Venice: Rio de la Tetta

When you explore unknown Venice, you may find yourself in front of a palace surrounded by the sea on three sides, the Rio de la Tetta. It’s fun to see this triangular building coming from the canals!

3) Unknown Venice: a short break at the Pescheria

It’s time to take a break! A good glass of wine—“un’ombra,” the Venetians would say—and head to the Pescheria to enjoy the scents and wonders of the sea. Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie have also been there. So unknown Venice isn’t all that unknown!

4) Unknown Venice: unforgettable views

Unknown Venice offers magnificent views of its beauty from more secluded and hidden places, where you can take your time without being overwhelmed by the crowds. Stop at Ponte del Lovo, from where you can admire the breathtaking view of St. Mark’s Bell Tower.

5) Unknown Venice is also found in music

In a small campo (as the Venetian squares are called) you will find one of the most beautiful places to attend a classical music concert in Venice: the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro located in campo San Salvador. Step into the majesty of Baroque Venice and enjoy its music. This is a true step back in time, thanks to the orchestra dressed in period costumes, I Musici Veneziani. Vivaldi and other great composers await you in a charming corner off the beaten path to enjoy a moment of peace and tranquility. Unknown Venice also offers you the marvel of musical art.

Enjoy your holiday, explorers!

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When we talk about masks, we can’t help but think of the Serenissima. But have we ever wondered about the history of Venetian masks? Although we do not know the exact moment when the masks were introduced in Venice, it is possible to go back through the legislation of the Republic, to two fundamental dates: 1268 and 1436. The oldest law, which imposed limits to the use of masks by masked men, the “mattaccini“, dates back to 1268. In April 1436, the statute of the mascareri—the manufacturers of masks belonging to the fringe of painters—appeared for the first time. In the second half of the 18th century, there were as many as 12 mask-making workshops in Venice. Demand was very high, and in addition to official production, under-the-table production proliferated.

The history of Venetian masks is linked to Carnival, but …

Freedom and debauchery, going beyond morality and illusion: in short, being able to be what one is not. It was, and probably still is, the spirit of the carnival: inequalities are reduced, genres lose their fixedness, and in a sense, anything goes. The mask becomes the concrete means of dreaming and of making the dream real. With the carnival, love is given free rein and social constraints are relaxed, as the Serenissima celebrates the feast of life and its explosion. What to do in Venice during Carnival? The history of Venetian masks teaches us.

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… the history of Venetian masks tells us about a tradition

Indeed, the wearing of the mask was authorized during the period of the Ascension and sometimes until the month of June. In the second half of the 18th century, women were not allowed to enter the theater without a mask, and the most important events and festivals, such as banquets and feasts of the Republic, involved the wearing of masks. In short, the history of Venetian masks is closely linked to the history of the city itself.

The history of Venetian masks, some names and some curiosities

Let’s start with the bauta or larva, a white mask (hence the term larva, derived from Latin meaning phantom) for eating and drinking, with angular features. There is also the gnaga, a cat mask, used by men who prostituted themselves. And then there is the moretta, an oval black velvet mask, used by women. Its particular feature was that it was held in the mouth by a pin, which made it a silent mask. There’s so much to discover when it comes to the history of Venetian masks.

The history of Venetian masks invades music

So what could be better than a concert given by an orchestra in period costumes, which, of course, also includes these iconic masks? I Musici Veneziani, in the extraordinary setting of the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro, will allow you to experience the most prosperous period of the Republic, the Baroque. 

The costumes are made by Atelier Nicolao, a one-of-a-kind boutique theatre and cinema costume-design house founded in 1980 by Stefano Nicolao, which produces period costumes that are true works of art in and of themselves, taking you into the glamorous splendor of the Venetian Baroque.

The stunning productions from Atelier Nicolao are made from original 18th-century designs and are painstakingly handcrafted using traditional methods. In fact, in opera scenes from some of the most famous Hollywood movies, the costumes were likely designed by this very atelier. Nicolao is one of the most sought-after and well-respected costume designers worldwide for these jewel-encrusted and meticulously embroidered gowns and intricate accessories, including the historically accurate masks worn by the orchestra.

The history of Venetian masks and, therefore, the history of Venice, comes alive in the present with a performance by I Musici Veneziani. What are you waiting for? Immerse yourself in mystery and splendor!

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Do you want to spend Christmas in Venice? Take 5 minutes to read some helpful tips

1) Enjoy the beauty!

In fact, when you decide to spend Christmas in Venice, you have to take into account that the first thing to do is go to a hotel. “But how?” you will think. It’s easy, go to the hotel, leave your luggage, close the bedroom door behind you and go out to walk through the calli. Of course, that’s not really advice … it’s an order! The Christmas lights are doubled, reflecting off the gentle waves of the sea, which gently penetrate the city through the canals. Let yourself be lulled by the true spirit of Christmas, through the lights that will make Venice a magical and enchanted place.

2) If you are planning to spend Christmas in Venice, don’t miss the Christmas markets!

The holiday season in Italy goes from Christmastime through the Epiphany on January 6, and it’s impossible to think of the perfect holiday itinerary without including at least one visit to a Christmas market. And if you intend to spend Christmas in Venice, things are no different. Campo Santo Stefano becomes a real Christmas village with thirty little wooden houses, where you can find the excellence of Venetian craftsmanship. From Murano glass to the typical masks of the Venetian carnival, ceramics, jewelry and traditional local food. Do you have any doubts about where to spend your winter holidays in Italy? Well, Venice is the answer you are looking for.

3) How about ice skating?

Spending Christmas in Venice is also about having fun! Take off your shoes and put on your ice skates; Campo San Polo is waiting for you. It’s the largest square in the city of Venice, transformed into a large ice rink. Have you finished your lunch and tasted the delicious Venetian-style liver? Well, now it’s time to digest: have fun! A little physical activity is needed. Come on, at the end of the skating you can enjoy a cup of steaming hot chocolate.

​​4) You have won a trip to the “bacari”

Hot chocolate not enough for you? Do you need more heat? Ok, that’s understandable. Resume your Venetian stroll and take a walk in the “bacari,” the typical Venetian bars, where you can experience hospitality and a certain social warmth, but that’s not all … a little alcoholic heat does no harm either! If you want to spend Christmas in Venice, you will certainly meet some “osti” (innkeepers) who will serve you small samples of good food, in particular an excellent spritz or delightful “cicchetti” (small glasses of wine), the famous “ombre di vino”. Enjoy!

5) The best concerts in Venice

Spending Christmas in Venice means spending wonderful evenings enjoying the many concerts organized in the city throughout the entire holiday season. But, without a doubt, to have an unforgettable experience, you cannot miss the shows offered by I Musici Veneziani, an orchestra dressed in costumes from the Baroque era. You’ll discover the beauty of classical music in the extraordinary setting of the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro, surrounded by the incomparable notes of Antonio Vivaldi concerts and famous arias from Giuseppe Verdi operas. What would winter holiday time be without the concerts of I Musici Veneziani?

So what are you waiting for? Come spend Christmas in Venice and book your vacation in Italy.

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The question of what lyric arts means allows us to take a small leap back in time, in order to sketch a quick story. The term lyric refers to the Greeks. One cannot fail to refer to Greek lyric poetry, which is a kind of poetry meant for song, whose verses were accompanied by the sound of the lyre. Likewise, one cannot fail to recall the essential distinction between choral lyric poetry, meant to be sung by a choir, and monodic lyric poetry for a single voice.

Subsequently, the expression “lyric poetry” was understood as poetry with subjective accents capable of expressing the subject’s emotions with multiple tones. This is a type of poetry that has, in fact, lost its musical side.

What happened to the music? Lyric arts

The question arises spontaneously if we consider that over time, the adjective lyrical has become intrinsically linked to poetry and the expression of subjective feelings. But it is only in appearance that the music has been abandoned, it is only in appearance that the text has disappeared. The narration is, in fact, inseparable from the song and the playing, and the music is an integral part of the lyric. Nowadays when we talk about lyric arts, we use the expression as a synonym for opera, song on stage—do you remember melodrama (song and theatrical action)?

Venice at the origin of lyric arts

Let’s return now to melodrama, because it is the origin of opera and at the same time constitutes the transition between the music of the Renaissance and Baroque music, and the opera as such. In fact, lyric arts came together in what is perhaps the first masterpiece of the operatic genre, namely Claudio Monteverdi’s Orpheus. This “fable in music” combines, as we saw above, narration and music, thus opening the long season of lyric arts. And here we are in Venice, the city in which it can be said, without fear of being contradicted, that the Baroque began and flourished – after all, Monteverdi spent much of his life and composed a great many operas in the Serenissima Republic.

Fall in love in Venice … yes, but with lyric arts!

It is among the Baroque wonders of Venice that you will find the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro, where, all year round, you can enjoy lyric arts thanks to a classical music orchestra of incomparable talent, I Musici Veneziani. In an unparalleled setting, you will have the opportunity to relive the musical history of Italian opera, and more, through the combination of Baroque and opera. The I Musici Veneziani orchestra is the only one that performs in period costumes, taking you back to the most prosperous period of the Republic.

Lovers of lyric arts, don’t forget to reserve your tickets!

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Dear classical music lovers from all over the world, these tips are for you, because your passion doesn’t go on vacation. And if your love has no end, Venice is there to welcome it. In fact, if you are looking for concerts in August in Italy, the Serenissima is ready to offer you an unforgettable experience. So, where can you find the best shows to see in Venice? Don’t worry, I’ll tell you everything.

Concerts in August in Italy: a hidden gem among the calli of Venice

As you stroll through the San Marco district, two minutes from the famous Rialto Bridge, you will find yourself in Campo San Salvador. It is a small square, dominated by the old church of San Salvador (some believe that it was founded in 638) and the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro, seat of the oldest Venetian confraternity. The Scuola Grande, completed in 1692 thanks to the work of three architects—Antonio and Giuseppe Sardi, and above all Baldassarre Longhena—is considered a baroque masterpiece. So, if you are looking for concerts in August in Italy, the Chapter House of La Scuola will be the perfect place to indulge your passion, and baroque music will satisfy your desire.

The essence of baroque for your concerts in August in Italy

Indeed, when we are talking about the baroque, we are talking about Venice. From a musical point of view, when we speak of baroque Venice, we cannot fail to mention the “red priest,” Antonio Vivaldi. Along with Johann Sebastian Bach, he was perhaps the greatest representative of baroque music to the world. Who among you, classical music lovers, doesn’t know The Four Seasons by Vivaldi? So for your concerts in August in Italy, choose the extraordinary setting of the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro in Venice. You will certainly not regret it!

Concerts in August in Italy: baroque but that’s not all…

In fact, thanks to the extraordinary orchestra of “I Musici Veneziani,” the only orchestra in the world dressed in period costumes, you will be taken on an unforgettable journey through classical music and opera in particular. The Baroque and Opera show is, in every way, a tribute to the genre of opera. Some of the most famous opera arias in history will allow you to relive the grandeur of Italian musical culture and beyond. From Domenica Cimarosa to Gioacchino Rossini, from Giuseppe Verdi to Giacomo Puccini, as well as Offenbach and Mozart. When it comes to concerts in August in Italy, this one is the best.

Visit the “Concerts” section and choose the show to satisfy your craving for concerts in August in Italy.

So? Why are you still here? Go and book your tickets now!

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It is precisely a shepherd who is the star of Concert No. 2 in G Minor from Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, L’estate (Summer). In fact, imagine that you are this shepherd. In the beginning, he is stretched out languidly, immersed in a landscape scorched by the heat of summer. Then, at the approach of the storm, when the winds “collide”, he is seized with fear and bursts into tears. Finally, just before the storm explodes, he comes back to life and seeks shelter. Here are shepherds during the summer in Venice …

The calm of reading: summer in Venice

Indeed, you are in Venice and, of course, you cannot lie down under a tree; you have to enjoy the beauty of an incredible city and its most hidden and most fascinating places. It’s hot, so why not find some refreshment among the books? Yes, that’s it. Strolling through the Venetian streets, in the heart of the city, take a break at the Libreria Acqua Alta bookshop. Here the books are stored in bathtubs and gondolas as shelves, to protect them from high water. The languid pace of summer in Venice has brought you to a unique place. Enjoy a few hours sitting on the steps made from old encyclopedias!

Escape the heat of a summer in Venice

Is the heat unbearable and does the sky herald the onset of a typical summer thunderstorm? The escape through the calli is also a unique experience of summer in Venice. Go through the narrowest calle in Venice, calle Varisco, which is only 53 centimeters wide at chest height. Then cross the Ponte del Chiodo, one of the last bridges over the canals of Venice without a parapet. You finally arrive at the Church of San Zaccaria, near St. Mark’s Square. Inside you can admire the extraordinary Nativity of the Virgin by Tintoretto. But the most incredible area, as well as the oldest part of the church, is the crypt, under the Chapel of San Tarasio. Its beauty does not lie in its architecture, which is rather simple, but in the fact that it is flooded for most of the year due to the tides of the lagoon.

A summer evening in Venice and beyond…

A summer in Venice is not just a summer, because you are in the city of The Four Seasons. What could be better than spending an evening listening to one of classical music’s most famous works? The grandeur of Antonio Vivaldi comes back to life in the extraordinary performance of the I Musici Veneziani Orchestra, which will give you an unforgettable experience in the enchanting setting of the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro. Don’t wait, book your tickets now, because a summer in Venice is never simply and only a summer.

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Vivaldi’s fame quickly developed in 18th-century Venice, for Venice was in all respects the city of opera. It was in the 18th century that public theaters began to open up, as places for entertainment where, given the limited number of seats, there was a constant flow of people. And Vivaldi, well, he was an entertainer and knew the social side of music well. This is what made it very popular, even beyond the lagoon; did you know that Bach studied and transcribed Vivaldi? Now let’s take a look at other interesting facts about Vivaldi.

Let’s start with the nickname: interesting facts about Vivaldi

Everyone knows that Antonio Vivaldi was nicknamed the Red Priest. “But that’s not one of the interesting facts about Vivaldi.” Ok, but why the Red Priest? First of all, because Antonio Vivaldi was a priest. He was ordained in 1703 at the age of 25, and he was red-haired. Nothing extraordinary, you might think… When he took up his duties as maestro at the Ospedale della Pietà, he was able to dispose of the musicians from the orphanage as he pleased. Thus, he was not only red-haired, but also red with passion, as the slanderers intended. Doubts about his moral integrity were also raised as a result of his “privileged” relationship with the young singer Anna Girò during her three years in Mantua.

The fall: interesting facts about Vivaldi

As rapid was the ascent, so inevitable was the fall, oblivion. Vivaldi was an extraordinary composer and virtuoso violinist, but his popularity also aroused the envy of his contemporaries. It suffices to mention the aristocrat Benedetto Marcello, who could not accept Vivaldi’s plebeian roots nor his intention to bring music closer to the people. What’s more, following Venice other schools of music, such as Roman and Neapolitan, had begun to establish themselves. In 1737, at the age of sixty, Vivaldi sought his fortune at the court of Austrian Emperor Charles VI, but the latter’s death in 1740 put an end to his dream of becoming a court musician. Vivaldi himself died the following year.

Restored vitality and eternal glory: interesting facts about Vivaldi

Thus, 280 years have passed since Vivaldi’s death, and today we consider his The Four Seasons to be one of the most famous concertos in the history of classical music. But the Venetian composer’s glory came just as his memory was on the verge of being lost, at the very beginning of the 20th century. Among the interesting facts about Vivaldi, it should be noted that in the 1920s the largest collection of scores by the Red Priest was found. And not in Venice, but in Casale Monferrato and Genoa. And this collection is now kept at the Turin National University Library.

Have I managed to satisfy your curiosities about Vivaldi? Now return to Venice to hear the extraordinary performance of The Four Seasons by the I Musici Veneziani orchestra and enjoy the grandeur of the Red Priest, in a wonderful location like the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro. 

Be amazed by the beauty of art!

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Venice, the city where art and love unite. Do you remember Giacomo Casanova, the man who made love an art? Well, Venice was the birthplace of the greatest lover of all time. So if you are looking for the best things to do in pairs in Venice, because you are in love and want to fill your mind with the beauty of the lagoon city, let’s start by following in the footsteps of the great seducer …

Things to do in pairs in Venice in the name of love!

Indeed, by following the life of Casanova, poet and seducer (and that’s not all: violinist, writer, magician, spy, diplomat, but above all, “Venetian”), we can really get to know the vibrant culture of La Serenissima. It is a journey through the calli (alleys) and campi (squares) that open up before you and leave you dazzled by their abundant and almost magical light. One of the best things to do in pairs in Venice is most certainly a walk through these calli. So why not start with Calle Malipiero, the location of Casanova’s birthplace (recalled nowadays by a commemorative plaque), a short walk from Palazzo Grassi?

Best things to do in pairs in Venice: towards St. Mark’s Basilica

Passion is also in the luck of the draw, and Casanova loved to spend his time playing his hand (while also seeking the company of a courtesan!) at the Ridotto di San Moisè, the first public casino in Venice, which dates back to 1638. Nowadays it is located at the Hotel Monaco and to reach it you have to pass by the distinctive Orseolo Basin, enlivened by the presence of many gondolas. The best things to do in pairs always include a bit of play, right?

It’s also worth it to make a brief stop at the magnificent rooms of Caffè Florian, which opened in 1720 and is considered the oldest café in Europe. It has always been a gathering place for artists, writers and poets, including Casanova himself.

Finally, Saint Mark’s Square and the “Sighs”: best things to do in pairs in Venice

Among the best things to do in pairs in Venice, you should definitely visit the famous St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. It was precisely in the prisons of the Doge’s Palace, i Piombi, that our Casanova was imprisoned on charges of libertinism and contempt for institutions. And if you think your romantic Venice experience comes to a natural conclusion at the Bridge of Sighs, recall that these weren’t sighs of love, but rather the sighs of prisoners … before they were locked up.

An evening of music: best things to do in pairs in Venice

Now, after enjoying a magnificent sunset over the lagoon, leave Casanova and devote yourself to a musical evening. A few steps from the Grand Canal, in 

Campo San Salvador at the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro, you can attend the shows of I Musici Veneziani, an orchestra in Baroque costumes. If you are looking for the best things to do in pairs in Venice, don’t miss this opportunity. Book your tickets and spend a romantic evening in Casanova’s city!

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The whole city resonates with music because the history of Venice is intertwined with the history of opera music. One cannot imagine Baroque Venice without the grandeur of its music. The famous Cremona composer Claudio Monteverdi, who marked the transition between Renaissance music and Baroque music, found in Venice the ideal place to compose music following his stay in Mantua at the court of the Gonzaga family. The first performance of “The Combat of Tancredi and Clorinda” took place at Palazzo Mocenigo in 1624. Discover Venice Italy following the notes of Italian musical tradition.

A bit of opera history to discover Venice in four days

By starting with the example of Monteverdi and the first performance of his madrigal in 1624, one can start to see how the famous buildings of Venice were privileged spaces for hosting the work of the greatest artists. They increased the fame of a family by creating lavish moments of shared experience. It should also be noted that, starting from when the Tron family had San Cassiano theatre rebuilt in 1637, 16 theaters were built in a short time. So to discover Venice in four days, you can take a tour of its theaters, discovering an important and perhaps little-known part of its history.

Did you know…? Discover all the secrets of Venice

A small but elegant Venetian theater, the San Moisè, has hosted works by Vivaldi, Albinoni and Gioacchino Rossini, among others. The latter, who made his debut there at the age of 18, was so successful that Stendhal declared that even Napoleon’s presence could not distract audiences from Rossini.

And what about the controversial relationship between Giuseppe Verdi and the La Fenice theatre? For example, the premiere of Rigoletto in 1851 was a triumphant success but the premiere of La Traviata in 1853 was such a resounding fiasco that Verdi could not say whether it was his fault or that of the singers.

Discover Venice Italy through the music that has characterized the history of the Serenissima—and Italy in general—and you will take a real tour through its beauties.

Discover Venice in Italy starting with the 18th century

In fact, you can attend a wonderful show in a magical place: I Musici Veneziani at the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro. This is an orchestra in period costumes that will take you back in time through the most famous opera arias, and not only the Italian ones. And the place? Well, it’s unforgettable! The Scuola Grande di San Teodoro building, built at the turn of the 17th century, is an extraordinary example of classical Baroque architecture, the golden age of the Republic in music and architecture.

Discover Venice Italy through its musical tradition. Book your tickets for a concert with I Musici Veneziani. You won’t regret it!

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In “The Birth of Tragedy” Nietzsche spoke of the “powerful approach of spring penetrating all nature with joy.” And it was precisely in the spring, in 1880, that Nietzsche spent his first stay in Venice, enjoying the mild climate of the Mediterranean city at the Berlendis Palace on the Rio dei Mendicanti. And if you like to walk, just like Nietzsche, spring in Venice is perfect. The flowers and the smells, the sunlight breaking on the surface of the water, the canals bordering the calli … all sights not to be missed!

Spring in Venice: the perfect time of year to visit one of the most beautiful cities in the world

You already know that Venice is one of the most visited cities in the world, but did you also know that spring is the best season to take in its beauty without being overwhelmed by the hordes of tourists looking for the perfect selfie? You can take a leisurely walk without the risk of being thrown into a canal and without wasting time in long queues. You absolutely must visit the famous buildings of Venice, but all the more you must discover spring in Venice.

Sant’Elena gardens: spring in Venice

You can find these gardens tucked away from the tourist circuits, located on the island of the same name in the Castello sestiere. Walking in the shade of maritime pines, you can reach the church which contains the relics of the saint, mother of Constantine.

Giardini della Biennale gardens: spring in Venice

Not far from the Sant’Elena gardens are the Giardini della Biennale, also known as Napoleon’s Gardens, created at the beginning of the 19th century by order of Napoleon. In this open-air architectural museum you can enjoy a tour of the pavilions, each welcoming a different nation.

Garden of the Discalced Carmelite Friars: spring in Venice

A few steps from the Santa Lucia train station, you can immerse yourself in the peace of a secret garden, the garden of the Discalced Carmelite friars. Listen to the “mystical” silence and enjoy the scents of medicinal and aromatic herbs in an enchanted place, far from the noise of the outside world. But spring in Venice is not just fragrances and walks …

The evening is filled with music: Venice in spring

Let us return to Nietzsche: “When I seek another word for music, I never find any other word than Venice”. Venice is music, and you cannot miss the best classical music concerts in the city. At the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro, the orchestra of “I Musici Veneziani” will offer you the best of classical music, retracing the greatest highlights. And don’t forget, Antonio Vivaldi was a Venetian!

And so, from among the four seasons, choose to visit Venice in spring!

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