Venice, 1874, Ivan Aivazovski

“Venice once was dear, The pleasant place of all festivity, The revel of the earth, the masque of Italy.” Lord Byron

Venezia’s Hidden History and Little-Known Locales 

Directed by Oliver Astrologo and Nils Astrologo, ‘Venezia’ ventures deep into the hidden history and little-known locales of one of the world’s most magical cities. Produced in partnership with rené caovilla, a master Venetian shoemaker, the film journeys above the city’s terracotta terrain, through its crystal blue canals, and inside its otherwise unknown workshops. Astrologo adventures to capture the everyday life of venice’s inhabitants, where original gondola wooden oars are still crafted by hand and luxurious fabrics are carefully woven on handlooms.

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Library of fairytales 📚 Venice, Italy

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venice, italy 

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Unguided Tour, 1983, Susan Sontag

Winter in Venice… 

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