Throughout it’s history, Venice had a strong trading relationship with the Far East, importing spices, fine fabrics and silk. Venice soon became a center for the weaving of raw silk.
In in 1265, the Republic of Venice founded it’s first Weavers Guild.
Today only one workshop remains - Luigi Bevilacqua.
When the Rialto fish market opened on the edge of the Grand Canal in 1097 it was a beacon of Venice's flourishing maritime empire.
Watch and listen to Ed Roehr of Magpie Cafe as he returns to the market and explains how one of the lagoon city's great cultural assets is under threat.
In Venice everything is a bit of an adventure…even crossing the street.
The Vignalta wines are the result of dedication, passion and the unique environment of the Euganean Hills - Colli Euganei This Italian location is rich with volcanic soil balanced with a mild climate who's temperature fluctuates between day and night. This combination allow Vignalta to produce grapes of extraordinary quality.
How do you spend your Sundays?
Take a look at how Italians in the Veneto region of Italy spend their Sundays tasting various Proseccos on the "Strada del Prosecco".
Want to join them?
Casini dei Nobili is a renowned Venetian workshop dedicated to the production of baroque hand crafted paper mache and ceramic Venetian masks. Decorated with feathers, gold and silver leaf, crystals and pearls, Casin dei Nobili masks are sought after for Venice's famed Carnival and masquerade balls.
On any given day you can find Valentina Pala and Stefano Oliani in their workshop creating new masks and greeting intrigued guests.