Macchiaioli in Venice

Art lovers visiting Venice have the opportunity to admire the extraordinary Tuscan masterpieces of nineteenth century, thank to the exhibition that Veneto Institute of Science, Literature and Arts (in collaboration with Arthemisia) dedicates to the famous collection of Mario Taragoni, art collector and philanthropist from Genoa.

A vast number of paintings from the pictorial movement of the Macchiaioli, collected since the First Postwar period, a collection that has been enriched over the years with the works of Silvestro Lega, Giovanni Fattori, Telemaco Signorini, Armando Spadini, Mario Puccini and other great Tuscan artists of the nineteenth century.

Info: www.istitutoveneto.it

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Mysterious Faces of Venice

Venice, like all large cities with a long history behind it, offers its visitors many faces. In an attempt to reveal some of the lesser-known facets of the lagoon city, the local Agency for Tourist Promotion (APT) organizes tours and alternative itineraries in the historical centre of Venice, discovering backgrounds, monuments, traditions and feelings that are not covered in the usual tourist trail.

Every week, according to predetermined schedules, you can book an excursion to the discovery of San Marco, Rialto, Canal Grande, Venice Gardens and the more striking chance: discover the mysterious and darkest side of Venice with an itinerary taking off at twilight, dedicated to the most fascinating legends of the Venetian tradition.

Info: www.turismovenezia.it

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Festival of the Sea

The seventh edition of Venice Yatch Show - Festival of the Sea this year will provide the opportunity to take advantage thanks to a series of events particularly interesting through exhibitions and conferences focused on established ship-yards both Italian and international, an exhibition dedicated to the Italian nautical tradition (from origins to the present day) and numerous sporting events that can enrich the program.

The festival, in addition to events such as the Regata Storica and further confirmation of the link with the sea in Venice, will take place from 8 to 16 March 2008 and will involve four mainly location: Arsenal of Venice, the Molino Stucky, the Marittima and Science and Technology Park Vega.

Info: www.festivaldelmare.com

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