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La Venexiana Atelier
Venetians have never been blind to culture, and this site examines their aesthetic history. Peruse ancient maps, artist bios, popular attractions, and profiles of all 120 Doges who've run the city.
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Palazzo Grassi
The last great Venetian residence on the Grand Canal went through the hands of generations of Grassis, an Austrian Opera star, and a hotelier. Tour the palace in all its architectural glory at this educational site.
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Art and Architecture of Venice
One of the founding families of Venice, the Coronaro's left a legacy of palaces, chapels, villas, paintings, and theaters. Find out all about their influential patronage. Does "the Donald" know about this?
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Guggenheim Museum--Venice
Peggy gave a substantial collection of modern art to Venice, the city of her palace. Check out programs, core collection and exhibits on this stylish, but slow, Guggen-site. Plus, become a member and bone up on your history.
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Academia di San Rocco
Venice's Academia di San Rocco is the only resident Italian orchestra specializing in ancient music on original instruments. Check their modern site for a calendar of upcoming concerts.
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Doge di Venezia Ghetto
Gefilte fish and bagels may not come to mind when you think of Italy, but the Venetian Jewish community has thrived for centuries. Here, visit the ghetto they were forced to occupy until Napoleon outlawed segregation in 1797.
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