An incredibly simple seafood dish, consumed in large quantities throughout the year. An emblem of Venice and its traditional cuisine, so rooted in the culture and life of the Venetians that it could represent the whole region. A dish that you can find in any Venetian boat during the Redentore (Reedemer), able to gather entire […]
Why do Venetians celebrate our Lady of Health A day of feast, tradition and memory for all Venetians, usually marked by fog, rain or acqua alta (high tide), every 21st of November Venice celebrates our Lady of Health. After the plague of June 1630, this celebration became one of the religious festivals that are most […]
The Redentore Festival In 1575 Italy was hit by a terrible plague epidemic that lasted for two years and made 50.000 victims. If you carefully look at Venetian architectures and at the urban structure, you will surely notice that Venetians are extremely religious people. Redentore (Redeemer) is the name of a basilica designed by Andrea […]