In the early 16th century, Venetian Jews, numbering under 1000, were forced to move into a northeastern section of San Marcos, into an area formerly occupied by an older foundry, which in the local dialect was il ghetto, a word… Read More ›
Venice
Venice Has Big Knockers!
And doorknobs! While I walked around Venice, gaping over the canals and looking for coffee under €2, I noticed that many of the doors had unusual doorknobs. On a whim I started taking pictures. No rhyme or reason here, just…doorknobs… Read More ›
More Random Snacks in Venice
In an effort to not spend €30-plus Euros on one of the various methods of water transport, we’ve walked a a couple miles through winding streets, some delightfully empty, others crowded Disney-like. Taking empty side streets lets you see more… Read More ›
Random Snacks in Venice
Jeff and I got off the ship as early as possible this morning, on our first day in Venice. Even then, there were many people wandering about, and a longish line waited for the Basilica di San Marco to open…. Read More ›
