Did You Know?

Venice, Italy is built on more than 100 small islands and has over 400 bridges connecting them all together. The city has no roads, only canals and footpaths.

Did you know that Venice is home to the world's oldest operating casino? The Casino di Venezia, located in the Palazzo Vendramin-Calergi, opened in 1638 and continues to welcome visitors to try their luck at various games of chance in a historic setting.

Did you know that Venice is known as the "Floating City" or "City of Water"? This nickname is due to the absence of roads and cars within the historic center of Venice. Instead, transportation is primarily conducted by boats and water taxis, making it a truly distinctive and charming city to explore.

Did you know that Venice experiences an annual phenomenon called "Acqua Alta"? During certain times of the year, particularly in winter, high tides cause flooding in some parts of the city. Wooden walkways, known as "pontoon" bridges, are temporarily set up to allow pedestrians to navigate through the flooded areas.

Did you know that Venice has over 400 footbridges? These bridges play a crucial role in connecting different parts of the city, spanning the canals and allowing pedestrians to move around. The most famous and iconic bridge in Venice is the Rialto Bridge, which dates back to the late 16th century.

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Explore The Charm Of San Trovaso

The first time we floated past San Trovaso Roman Catholic Church, we thought it was an old, rather rundown, two-storey warehouse in the Dorodura area, but then the bell tower suggested its religious bearings, and a sadness enveloped us. The grass was overgrown and the paint on the stucco parts was peeling.

Inside, a modest yet lonely commitment to Saints Gervasius and Protasius bears a slightly tired sensibility, And yet... The church, originally erected in 1028 and was rebuilt or refurbished no doubt many times since then (the current version was located on this site in 1584 and consecrated in 1637). It is home to world-class, invaluable artworks by the likes of Domenico Tintoretto; “Adoration of the Magi” and “Expulsion of Joachim from the Temple” are among these masterpieces. In fact, some of San Trovaso’s artworks have been loaned out to great national galleries around the world. So, don’t judge a church by its facade...