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      San Marco in front of San Marco

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      San Marco is also the name of a ship of the Italian Navy, which serves as an amphibious transport dock. Built by Fincantieri and in service since 1988, this ship can carry a battalion of troops, and up to 36 armored vehicles.

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      La Fenice Theatre, “Com’era e Dov’era”

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      20 years ago, the 29th of January 1996, during a night which no Venetian will ever forget, the Teatro La Fenice, one of the most important opera theatres of Italy and Europe, burnt in a devastating fire.

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      Nicolao, Costumes Taylor

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      You might not know it, but you’ve seen and loved Nicolao’s hand made productions already multiple times in your life: the biggest Theatres, Movie productions, Hollywood itself, have been counting on Nicolao’s costumes ever since he first opened his atelier in 1980. Nicolao is the man who’s work is the closest thing to a time machine, the key to the creation of a credible and authentic jump into the past.

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      Carlos Brassesco, Mask Maker

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      Born in Argentina, Carlos came to Venice for his studies and found himself to witness the re-discovery of the Venetian Carnival in 1979: with a group of friends of his University, Carlos decided to try to create a few masks to have fun… and in 2016 it is still what he loves best doing!

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      Attombri Brothers, jewelery designers

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      Since 1986, the two brothers Stefano and Daniele Attombri invented and developed their own techniques for the crafting of unique jewelles: a combination of metal thread. interweaved as in a needlework, with now unfindable Murano glass beads.
      Wanted by renown fashion brands, the Attombri’s authentic and unique pieces are known and appreciated internationally.

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      Marina Celano, Mask Maker

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      Close to the historical venetian fish market, yet off the beaten path, Marina welcomed us into her little enchanted masks shop. From the creation of the mold, until the finishing touches with feathers and gems, Marina puts her fine creativity and touch at work for the crafting of original, fine, and feminine masks.

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      Ruggero De Zorzi, Leather Artisan

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      In the family shop opened by his father in 1965, Ruggero continues to craft, innovate, and guarantee the excellence of made in Italy leather bags. Carefully planning every step of the crafting, and taking advantage of his expertise, Ruggero is able to offer a unique, original, and amazing production.

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      Dario Bernadinelli, Jewellery designer

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      With the desire to offer unique hand made glass jewells, the Belardinelli family founded “Rialto 79”, in the very heart of Rialto, in 1986. Since its origins, “Rialto 79” has become a reference for taste and quality, much appreciated by locals as well as by visitors. In the past years, Dario joined this authentic family business, guaranteeing therefore a continuation of quality and care for the customer.

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      Piero Dri, Artisan Remer

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      Piero Dri , artisan Remer An ancient craft bond to Venice like few others, oar,…

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      The Marciana Library’s story shows how Venice kept people on their toes

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      The Marciana Library owes the spark of its origin to Cardinal Bessarion, a mayor humanist, who donated to the Republic of Venice his valuable Latin and Greek library in 1468. Given the greatness of the volumes making the collection, the city decided to build a brand new Library which beauty would reflect the importance of the works it hosted.

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