Monthly Archives: November 2020

Two Views of the Plague

Posted on November 28, 2020 by seductivevenice

This past week I traveled back in time with Luisella Romeo and Iris Loredana via their offerings about Venice’s long history with plagues and epidemics. Believe it or not, it was a tasty trip! Luisella, an excellent guide to Venice, … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian heritage, Venice, Writing | Tagged Black Plague, bubonic plague, drinks, ebooks, festivals, Iris Loredana, Italian food, Italian heritage, Italian history, Italian writers, italy, Luisella Romeo, photos, Salute, tour guide, Venetian foods, Venetophiles, venezia, Venice, Venice history, Venice Rising | 2 Comments

To Honor Jan Morris

Posted on November 23, 2020 by seductivevenice

Jan Morris, indefatigable traveler and Venetophile, passed away this weekend on Nov. 20, aged 94. (Thank you, Bert, for letting me know.) Morris was a great journalist, traveler, and writer. In this article, The Guardian provides a lovely tribute … Continue reading →

Posted in Venice, Writing | Tagged books, history, italy, Jan Morris, literature, travel writing, venezia, Venice history, women writers, writers, writing | 6 Comments

Venice Rising in the Press!

Posted on November 20, 2020 by seductivevenice

Super excited to share this article with you. Italy Magazine has published an article featuring Venice Rising: Aqua Granda, Pandemic, Rebirth. Thank you, Silvia Donato, for sharing the news of our book! Let’s all celebrate by buying copies for our … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian heritage, Venice, Writing | Tagged anthology, books, charities, italy, Italy Magazine, no grandi navi, Rosemary Wilmot, venezia, Venice, Venice Calls, Venice Rising, We are here Venice | 6 Comments

Venice, Wish You Were Here #13

Posted on November 19, 2020 by seductivevenice

Alright, I need LOTS of help with this one! All I feel confident in reporting is that it went to Brussels, Belgium, to a Monsieur Marcel. What is the date? What is the message? Who sent it? And isn’t is … Continue reading →

Posted in Gondolas, Italian heritage, Venice | Tagged Belgium, Brussels, Doge's Palace, Dutch language, felze, gondola, gondolier, Italian heritage, Italian history, italy, postcard, stamps, venezia, Venice | 7 Comments

In Casanova’s Footsteps: Rome–House of Raphael Mengs, Via Vittoria 54

Posted on November 12, 2020 by seductivevenice

Anton Raphael Mengs (1728-1779), though born in the Kingdom of Bohemia, resided much of his life in Rome. At the point where Casanova visited him in Rome, Mengs lived at Via Vittoria 54, not far from the Spanish Steps. J. … Continue reading →