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Gondola Stuff: Mini Metal

Posted on April 26, 2024 by seductivevenice

I find it hard to resist buying gondola stuff when I see it. So that my collection doesn’t get out of control, I now only buy really small things. This mini metal gondola stands less than two inches tall. It’s … Continue reading →

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Venice as Opiate

Posted on April 22, 2024 by seductivevenice

“Don’t stay too long, then. You don’t want to get addicted.” I looked at him, caught by the word, as if he knew somehow about the mornings sitting against the Dogana, drifting, the beauty of the place a kind of … Continue reading →

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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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Casanova in Films: in Venice THIS WEEK

Posted on April 13, 2024 by seductivevenice

Casanova: fantasie in attesa del terzo centenario (1725 – 2025) All’Ateneo Veneto (Sala Lettura) in occasione dei trecento anni dalla nascita di Giacomo Casanova, mettete già in agenda l’evento che abbiamo preparato martedì 16 aprile alle ore 17.30 Dialogo tra lo storico … Continue reading →

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Sharing: Interview with Harry Freedman

Posted on April 2, 2024 by seductivevenice

JoAnn Locktov, a writer and publisher and friend, recently interviewed Harry Freedman, author of Shylock’s Venice: The Remarkable History of Venice’s Jews and the Ghetto. You can read the interview here on Ytali. JoAnn discussed with Mr. Freedman Sara Copia … Continue reading →

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Giulia Lama and Other Talented Venetian Women

Posted on March 20, 2024 by seductivevenice

As previously noted, I’ve added new chapters to my book A Beautiful Woman in Venice, with one such chapter exploring the life and work of painter Giulia Lama. She was known for her deep tenebrism and chiaroscuro, techniques popular at … Continue reading →

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Venetian Emoji #20

Posted on March 15, 2024 by seductivevenice

How do you see this face? Straight on or lying on its side? And what emotion does this emoji express? It looks a little like this 😉

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When Casanova Is Not Casanova

Posted on March 3, 2024 by seductivevenice

Notes from Salvador Dalí: “This is quite appropriate when circumstances such as exhaustion, overwork or simply excess of sobriety are calling for a pick-me-up. Here is a well-tested recipe to fit the bill. Let us stress another advantage of this … Continue reading →

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When a Gondola Is Not a Gondola

Posted on February 29, 2024 by seductivevenice

Sorry I haven’t written in a couple weeks. I just got back from a weeklong visit to Turkiye. I highly recommend checking out this beautiful country! We only got to see Istanbul and the Cappadocia region, but both were stunning. … Continue reading →

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What Makes This the Best Day?

Posted on February 8, 2024 by seductivevenice

Because I bought my plane ticket for the next trip to Venice! I’ll be there for the next Redentore!

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