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Restaurants and bars without end. The square is so sunny and has a great atmosphere that you like to take a seat at the foot of the statue.

Very beautiful church with a Vivaldi exhibition. Countless string instruments are exhibited in the church. The exhibition can be visited free of charge. It's worth a look!

The Moranzani Navigation Lock is a crucial hydraulic node located between the Southern Lagoon of Venice and the Brenta Canal. It represents the gateway for those navigating from Padua towards the St. Mark's Basin, allowing them to overcome the difference in level between the freshwater of the mainland and the brackish waters. It is not just an engineering work: the surrounding area is the subject of an important environmental redevelopment project for the management of dredging sludge from the lagoon canals. Today, the site combines technical functionality and territorial protection, fitting into the delicate balance between the protection of Venice from tides and the tourist and commercial use of historic waterways.

Born in 1802 in Šibenik, died in 1874 in Florence. His mother had Croatian ancestors, and his father was an Italian textile merchant. The statue is located in the Campo Santo Stefano in the San Marco district. Niccolò Tommaseo was an Italian writer, linguist, patriot, and politician. The monument was created in 1882 by the sculptor Francesco Barzaghi from Carrara marble. Tommaseo is depicted standing with folded arms and a serious expression. At his feet are stacked books, symbolizing his encyclopedic knowledge. Nickname: Because of the books placed under his coat, the statue was affectionately, but mockingly, nicknamed "il Caccalibri" or "the Bookshitter" by Venetians. Location: The statue is prominently located in the Campo Santo Stefano in the San Marco district. Person: It honors the Italian writer, linguist, and patriot Niccolò Tommaseo (1802–1874). Creator and Material: The work was created in 1882 by the sculptor Francesco Barzaghi from Carrara marble. Depiction: Tommaseo is depicted standing with folded arms and a serious expression. At his feet are stacked books, symbolizing his encyclopedic knowledge. Nickname: Due to the placement of the books under his coat, the statue received the affectionate but mocking nickname "il Caccalibri," or "the Bookshitter," from Venetians.

The statue of Niccolò Tommaseo stands prominently in Venice's Campo Santo Stefano and is dedicated to the Italian writer, linguist, and patriot. It was created in 1882 by Francesco Barzaghi from Carrara marble and depicts Tommaseo with crossed arms, a serious expression, and scrolls in his hand. 📚 A curious detail: Behind his legs are stacks of books intended to give the statue stability – but its placement caused ridicule. The Venetians nicknamed it "Caga libri" ("Book-pooper") because the books peeking out from under his coat evoke a somewhat unfortunate association.

The Museo della Musica di Venezia is a true gem for music lovers – and there's no admission charge! 🎻 Located in the beautiful Church of San Maurizio in the San Marco district, it is dedicated to the history of Italian violin making, particularly the era of Antonio Vivaldi. 🎼 Museum highlights: The exhibition "Antonio Vivaldi and His Time" featuring historical string instruments Works by famous violin makers such as Amati, Guadagnini, and Goffriller An acoustic experience with an audio guide that tells the story of Venetian musical tradition 🕰️ Opening hours: Daily from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 📍 Address: Campo San Maurizio, San Marco 2603, 30124 Venice

Palladio's work, where one can note the perfect balance and harmony between the architecture and the surrounding landscape. In 1500, the site where the building stands belonged to the Valier family, while the management of the land had been entrusted by the owners to the procurators of San Marco. The procurators subsequently sold the plots of land to Federico Foscari, who died in 1527, leaving his assets to his sons Alvise, Giacomo, and Ferigo. The villa was commissioned by Nicolò and Alvise Foscari in 1555, as Giorgio Vasari also recalls in "The Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects," Florence 1568. Nicolò died before seeing it completed. An inscription in his memory was placed on the façade, under the tympanum: "Nicolaus et aloysius Foscari fratres Federici Filii." By the mid-17th century, the area surrounding the villa became a veritable hub, and by the 18th century, barchesse (outbuildings), stables, inns, and small houses were being built in the area. https://www.comune.mira.ve.it/vivere-il-comune/luoghi/villa-foscari-detta-la-malcontenta/

The Venice Conservatory of Music