Tag Archives: History of my Life

In Casanova’s Footsteps: Rome–Church of San Silvestro

Posted on May 19, 2021 by seductivevenice

François-Joachim de Pierre de Bernis crossed paths with Giacomo Casanova a number of times. They first met in Paris in 1752, then sort of by accident in Venice in 1753 when de Bernis was assigned there as the French Ambassador … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Second Edition!

Posted on January 13, 2021 by seductivevenice

Need a little armchair travel? Want to peek into Casanova’s adventurous life? I’ve reorganized and clarified some material to create a second edition of Seductive Venice: In Casanova’s Footsteps, available now from Amazon (print on demand). That means that you … Continue reading →

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In Casanova’s Footsteps: Rome–Momolo’s House, Via Gregoriana 36

Posted on January 6, 2021 by seductivevenice

In Vol. 12 of History of My Life, Casanova tells us that he is visited by Mariuccia, whom he had met at the house of the Abate Momolo back in 1760, which story is recounted in Vol. 7. It is … Continue reading →

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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 →

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In Casanova’s Footsteps: Rome–Customs Office

Posted on August 28, 2020 by seductivevenice

Rome’s ancient customs office or Dogana di Terra was in a building designed by Carlo Fontana in 1696, which incorporated the pillars from a temple honoring Emperor Hadrian built in 144. It was renovated and simplified in 1879-1882 and again … Continue reading →

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In Casanova’s Footsteps: Rome–The Libraries

Posted on July 23, 2020 by seductivevenice

Though Casanova is most often known as a great lover, he was a serious scholar, writer, and mathematician. In his History of My Life, he mentions his desire to study in Rome; Casanova specifically names the Collegio Romano, the Minerva, … Continue reading →

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In Casanova’s Footsteps: Rome–Teatro Aliberti

Posted on July 8, 2020 by seductivevenice

Initially, Casanova mentions the Teatro Aliberti (also known as the Teatro Alibert and later as the Teatro delle Dame) only very briefly, not at all giving it its due as the powerhouse it was in Rome. You’ll remember C’s trials … Continue reading →

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La Morte di Casanova

Posted on June 4, 2020 by seductivevenice

Today being June 4, the date of Casanova’s death, it seemed like the perfect time to post this. Apparently there is some controversy about Casanova’s death, that he didn’t actually die on June 4, 1798. I reached out to Pablo … Continue reading →

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In Casanova’s Footsteps: Rome–Testaccio

Posted on May 8, 2020 by seductivevenice

Continuing my series of places Casanova visited in Rome…. You’ve already heard how Casanova was embroiled in the Barbaruccia affair. He met the Pope and consorted with various priests and cardinals. He learned French, which served him all his life. … Continue reading →

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In Casanova’s Footsteps: Rome–Villa Medici

Posted on February 2, 2020 by seductivevenice

The latest in my series of Casanova sites in Rome, which I visited with Adriano Contini in 2018. We saw some 18th century paintings of the Quirinale and Monte Cavallo, where Casanova first met Pope Benedict XIV. After the Pope’s … Continue reading →

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