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Nov 29 2017

Scala Contarini del Bovolo Venice

Hidden inside a small court on the side of Campo Manin, at the end of a tiny street, rise in all its beauty the Scala Contarini Del Bovolo Venice. This staircase, a particular structure for the venetian architecture, is part of the Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, a gothic-style palace built between the 14th and 15th century as mansion of the Contarini family. In the end of the 15th century, when the staircase was annexed at the palace, they family name became “Contarini dal Bovolo”.

The Staircase Contarini del Bovolo, a few minutes from St. Mark’s square.

The staircase, 26 meters tall with a diameter of 4.7, was built with bricks and Istria stone and is composed by loggias and arches.  You can climb the 80 steps counterclockwise and, on top, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the venetian roofs. The columns and the arches give to the staircase a peculiar aspect. Some experts see a sort of connection between the Gothic period and the Renaissance.

The magnificent view from the top of the staircase.

The entrance ticket for the staircase Contarini del Bovolo is valid for a visit of 30 minutes on the day and time chosen. You can add at you ticket the visit of the Oratorio dei Crociferi. The oratorio is 15-20 minutes far from the Scala Contarini del Bovolo. The Oratorio could be visited in a different day of the Staircase. The Oratorio is opne Fridays and Saturdays from 10-13/14-17. For groups you can organize a visit ,out of this timetable, contacting the reservation office. Entrance is free for children under 12 years who have to be accompanied by an adult. Every adult can accompany 2 children under 12 years.

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Written by battistin · Categorized: Itineraries · Tagged: art, arte, itinerari, itineraries, scala contarini del bovolo, venezia, venice

May 10 2017

La Biennale di Venezia – 57th International Art Exhibition

Still a few days are missing before the grand opening of one of the most followed art exhibition in the world.
The 57th edition will be curated by Christine Macel. She will be the third woman, in the history of the Biennale, to run the famous venetian art show.

The Biennale will be open from May 13th to November 26th. All visitors can visit the international pavillions in the assigned areas for this occasion, Arsenale and Giardini.
In this edition, the participants will be one hundred and twenty, coming from fifty-one differents countries.
Antigua and Barbuda, Kiribati and Nigeria will make their own debut this year.

Christine Macel and the Chairman of the Biennale, Paolo Baratta, gave a few hints about this edition, starting from its title, “Viva Arte Viva”.
The artists will be at the center of this exhibition. Every Saturday, one artist will have lunch with the visitors, at Arsenale and Giardini, talking about art and sharing ideas.
Besides, during the exposition, visitors could to watch some videos, made by the artists, in which they will describe their work.
Another initiative is “My library”. Here, every artist will share a list of favorites books, offering a “piece of his/her interests” to the visitors.

Biennale of Venice 2017: Opening hours and prices

The Biennale opens its doors from 10am to 6pm. Until September 30th, the Biennale venue at Arsenale, will be open, fridays and saturdays, from 10am to 8pm.
Day of closure: Mondays (except May 15th, August 14th, September 4th).
Ticket offices are open from 10 am to 5.30 pm. Until September 30th, you can purchase your entry until 7.30 pm.

The regular ticket costs 25 euro and it allows one entrance to both venues, in different days or non-consecutive days.
Concessionary ticket for affiliated: 22 euro.
Over 65, militaries and Venice residents: 20 euro.
Students and Under 26: 15 euro.

The 48 hours ticket, valid 48 hours from the first validation (closure days not included), and valid for more than one entrance to both venues, are personal tickets and, in order to buy them, it will be required a valid ID card or passport.
The cost of this ticket will be 30 euro. For concessionary or students/under 26, it costs 22 euro.

Do not hesitate to ask at the reception for further information.
We will be pleased to help you to organize your visit!

How to Get To La Biennale di Venezia from Hotel Bucintoro Venice Italy

Written by battistin · Categorized: Events · Tagged: art, arte, biennale, biennale di venezia, musei, museum, venice

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