Monthly Archives: April 2019

In Casanova’s Footsteps: Rome–Campo dei Fiori

Posted on April 29, 2019 by seductivevenice

Campo dei Fiori (literally meaning a “field of flowers”) is a popular spot for both locals and tourists in Rome. But Casanova also writes of visiting this place in 1743. He was an adolescent, in fact even tells how he … Continue reading →

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Mural Ogles Statue

Posted on April 27, 2019 by seductivevenice

Scene from Museo Fortuny.

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A Complicated Relationship with Venice

Posted on April 23, 2019 by seductivevenice

Like the relationship between many lovers, Casanova’s association with his birth city was complicated. In his theatricality, in his pleasures, in his secret ways, Casanova was a genuine Venetian. Yet the close-knit community, where gossip traveled swiftly and eyes peered … Continue reading →

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The Curious Guide

Posted on April 20, 2019 by seductivevenice

“We have to be curious when we travel in Italy.” Luisella Romeo reminds us of this in her interview with Italy Chronicles on April 6. Her curiosity is certainly one of the traits that makes her a great tour guide. … Continue reading →

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In Casanova’s Footsteps: Rome–Barbaruccia’s House

Posted on April 17, 2019 by seductivevenice

Last time I took you to Rome, we visited the Spanish Embassy, where Casanova had an apartment for a short time. If he were to walk out the front door of the embassy, he could cross the piazza to building … Continue reading →

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Appassionata!

Posted on April 15, 2019 by seductivevenice

Taken by passion: Appassionata! This is the theme that flows through Dianne Hales’ new book La Passione: How Italy Seduced the World. In her Introduction, one of Dianne’s Roman friends says, “There is a passion that you take to bed, … Continue reading →

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Another Kind of Truth

Posted on April 11, 2019 by seductivevenice

What if the stories Casanova wrote in his memoirs were all fabrications? How do we know when he is telling the truth? Or now much of each story is the truth? A new essay has got me thinking about these … Continue reading →

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Venice, My Muse: An Interview with Scott Stavrou

Posted on April 8, 2019 by seductivevenice

I was introduced to Scott by another Venetophile, shortly after he published his novel Losing Venice. Luckily for me, he also agreed to write a chapter for First Spritz Is Free: Confessions of Venice Addicts. Though Scott used to live … Continue reading →

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Buon Compleanno, Giacomo!

Posted on April 1, 2019 by seductivevenice

April 2, 1725, Giacomo Casanova was born, first child to his parents Zanetta Farussi and Gaetano Casanova. Numerous books and films have been produced about his life, including the new episode of Paese Che Vai from Rai TV in Italy … Continue reading →

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