Tag Archives: Doge

Redefining Beauty: Morosina Morosini Grimani

Posted on July 22, 2021 by seductivevenice

In 1597 Morosina Morosini Grimani hosted a coronation party unusual for its time. Her husband Marino Grimani had been chosen as Doge of Venice two years earlier and had had his own inauguration festival. But the unusual thing was her … Continue reading →

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Venice, My Muse: An Interview with Bob and Edith Fusillo

Posted on August 13, 2018 by seductivevenice

Usually I interview one person at a time, but this month I have something special–a couple who fell in love with Venice years ago. I was introduced to them by Piero Bellini, who often gives me good things to blog … Continue reading →

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Meeting Albert

Posted on September 10, 2017 by seductivevenice

Do you remember seeing this before? In February 2017 I wrote about this plaque on the Calle del Scaleter #2235, outside the shop of Monica Daniele. When he visited Venice, Casanovist Marco Leeflang investigated and met Monica, a maker of … Continue reading →

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Granddaughter of the Doge!

Posted on August 21, 2016 by seductivevenice

Last summer I met Patrizia, who was working at the time as a barista at Caffe Frari. I was staying nearby and went in most days, and  she always chatted with me and my friends. She’s super friendly, and we … Continue reading →

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Gondola Stuff: Ferro

Posted on December 21, 2015 by seductivevenice

Part of the occasional series showcasing gondola-related stuff I have collected over the years. You’ve seen my forcola (a real one!), and last time I posted in this series, it was the Ven-Ice tray. Here’s a letter opener I picked … Continue reading →

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