St Mark's Square
The torment of prisoners
02/03/2020
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The three forms of punishment practised against prisoners to corret their wrongful conduct in Venice: pleadings, tortures and galleys. [...]
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Lords of the prisons
11/02/2020
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The "lords" of the new prisons in Venice were the guards, the Lords by night at the Criminal and the most important, Council of 10. [...]
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The new prisons
16/01/2020
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The new prisons were fundamental to the maintenance of order in Venice and were the first buildings in Europe built specifically for realization of judicial and custodial functions. [...]
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St. Mark's Square - the history of Venice
12/11/2019
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St. Mark's Square (San Marco, in Italian) is one of the most important, beautiful and fascinating places in Italy, famous worldwide for its beauty, its magic and its architectural integrity. [...]
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The best things to do in Venice
13/06/2019
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It is no surprise that Venice is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world, having around 20 million visitors each year, you'll find it hard to discover a more sought after place. The real challenge of visiting…

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The hidden gems of Venice
11/04/2019
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Considering that the island of Venice isn’t one of the biggest places in the world you’d be surprised with how many “gems could be hidden here. [...]
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Saint Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco, in Italian)
04/07/2018
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History & Traditions St Mark's Square

Venice has only one square or piazza: St.Mark’s Square, a 170 meter-long trapezoid which differs from all other squares that are called ‘campi’ (fields).

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The Clock Tower
06/06/2017
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The Clock Tower, or as it is usually called Moors Tower, is one of Venice landmarks. [...]
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The Lion and Theodore
23/02/2017
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Once the basin of San Marco was the sea port of Venice and those who came by ship could admire the impressive unique architecture of Palazzo Ducale, seat of the Venetian power, and…

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In the Shade in San Marco
15/02/2017
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The building of St.Mark’s Bell Tower (once used as a lighthouse) begun in XI century but the current look was reached only between 1511 and 1514. [...]
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