Monthly Archives: August 2021

When Venice Live: It Looks Like This–Ottica Urbani

Posted on August 30, 2021 by seductivevenice

Dr. Fosca Urbani, proprietor of the family business Ottica Urbani, is a multi-talented creator. After attending school to study optometry, she also studied Literature at Ca’ Foscari and took her degree there with an emphasis on Art History. It is … Continue reading →

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Street Art / Venetian Stylin’ #1

Posted on August 27, 2021 by seductivevenice

Spotted near Campo San Giacomo dell’Orio. Creepy.

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Intervista con Kathleen Anne Gonzalez

Posted on August 23, 2021 by seductivevenice

Originally posted on Diario di un operatore museale:
For the english translation please scroll down the page, thank you ! La Dott.ssa Kathleen Anne Gonzalez รจ uno dei miei contatti professionali che ho conosciuto di recente. Stavo leggendo un libro…

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In Casanova’s Footsteps: Rome–Palazzo Venezia

Posted on August 21, 2021 by seductivevenice

Casanova often relied on the connections he made with others to pave his way in a new city. This is abundantly true both times he visited Rome. When he returned to the city in 1770, he explains that “Signor Dandolo, … Continue reading →

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When Venice Lives: It Looks Like This–Tabarro San Marco

Posted on August 15, 2021 by seductivevenice

I have a new series for you! In order to promote sustainable tourism and the artisans and people who make Venice unique, I am interviewing many of the people who practice traditional crafts. I will build on the work of … Continue reading →

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The Nobles’ Hangout (or Your Next Place to Shop)

Posted on August 12, 2021 by seductivevenice

This image caught my eye as I crossed the bridge just before the Campo San Barnaba. I went inside to see what it had to offer. The owner, Stefano, was welcoming and friendly. What an eye for design he has! … Continue reading →

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Spare us this Abomination

Posted on August 11, 2021 by seductivevenice

I thought giving dap was long gone. Someone forgot to tell the t-shirt makers.

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Cats in Venice

Posted on August 10, 2021 by seductivevenice

Cats are photogenic. Cats + Venice = uberphotogenic.

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Gioco Reale

Posted on August 9, 2021 by seductivevenice

That’s the name of the game you play on this table, which I just saw at the Ca’ Rezzonico. Here are some close ups of the images in the boxes. Don’t you want to know what all of them are … Continue reading →

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Venetian Emoji 10

Posted on August 8, 2021 by seductivevenice

I was trying to come up with a clever explanation for this emoji, but I’m not that clever! You are more clever than I! Please suggest what emotion or reaction this emoji expresses.

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