Tag Archives: Grand Canal

Troops on the Grand Canal

Posted on April 18, 2024 by seductivevenice

Thanks goes to Piero for sharing this image from 1945. American troops travel down the Grand Canal at the close of WWII. Rather unusual vehicles, and they look so incongruous next to the elegant and iconic gondolas. The Grand Canal … Continue reading →

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Dear Venice: Wish You Were Here #24

Posted on November 9, 2023 by seductivevenice

I’m running low on Venice-postcards-with-gondolas-and-writing-on-the-back. Either I’ll have to give up this series soon or I’ll have to shop for more postcards! Bet you can’t guess what choice I’ll make. Today you get a gondola with wooden felze in front … Continue reading →

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Need a Break? Float down the Grand Canal!

Posted on May 27, 2023 by seductivevenice

My friend and fantastic tour guide Luisella Romeo is offering a virtual cruise down the Grand Canal this Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 6:00 pm (Britain’s time). Starting at the train station on a private boat, she’ll point out and … Continue reading →

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Dear Venice: Wish You Were Here #23

Posted on March 2, 2023 by seductivevenice

March 10th. Thought you might like to see the style of palace we are living in at the present. Two ticks over one of the upper rooms (indecipherable) where we are situated and as you see we overlook the Grand … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Super Moon Over Venice

Posted on June 18, 2022 by seductivevenice

The strawberry super moon a couple nights in a row. It was a super moon because it’s closer to the earth and appears larger, and it’s a strawberry because it goes well with cream. Just kidding! A strawberry moon comes … Continue reading →

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Night Shots

Posted on June 13, 2022 by seductivevenice

Sharing some moments walking around the city…

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Dear Venice, Wish You Were Here #18

Posted on January 31, 2022 by seductivevenice

This is one of the oldest postcards I own. May 11, 1903!! It’s basically the same view as the last card I posted, but otherwise the card is quite different. I looked up the address. Bryn Athyn is a tiny … Continue reading →

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Dear Venice, Wish You Were Here #17

Posted on December 19, 2021 by seductivevenice

“Come out in our gondola this evening!” Yes yes yes yes yes please! How I wish I were there with K. R. Elliott to take up this offer. Alas, I am decades too late. This card is marked “Aug. 20” … Continue reading →

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Where Am I? (12)

Posted on October 20, 2021 by seductivevenice

I haven’t posted one of these in a long time! But this past August I found myself inside a gorgeous building. Can you guess where I am?

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Google Earth Flies Again!

Posted on October 2, 2021 by seductivevenice

If you enjoyed the Google Earth flight over Venice that took you to Casanova sites, you’ll be thrilled to learn that I have another Google Earth flight to share with you. Shawn Von Ins created another trip through Venice’s streets–and … Continue reading →

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