Houses of every imaginable hue line the canals of Burano - an island in the Venetian lagoon. A collection of brightly colored fisherman's cottages form the core of this modest town, vying for attention alongside teal canals plied by equally vibrant boats. Burano is famous for its lace, a local tradition that dates back to the 16th Century. Down the narrow alleys and winding paths, local women can still be seen working on these intricate works of art. Burano's Museo del Merletto chronicles the history of this craft and showcases an extensive collection of lace. The leaning campanile of the Church of San Martino, wooden terraces and quaint bridges are other charming sights.
Arriving to the Palazzo delle Prigioni by the Bridge of Sighs, you will reach the famous prison where Casanova (1725-1798) was held captive in the middle of the 18th-century. The building was erected in the mid-16th Century to improve prisoner's comfort from the Institutional Chambers's housed prisons. In 1755, the famous writer, traveler, adventurer, lover, Casanova was imprisoned here, from which he escaped the following year, becoming in that act the legend of 18th-century Venice. This historic site also hosts concerts and other cultural events regularly.
This equestrian monument has been made by Donatello that with this statue in bronce celebrated Gattamelata, one of the most important leaders of the Repubblica Veneta. Has been erected between 1446 and 1453 and is placed in the Piazza del Santo. Ernesto Da Nardi, called Gattamelata, is been proposed on his horse, fierce and secure, withe the sticj of command on the right hand.
This basilica, the most important of the city, has been dedicated to main saint of Padua, San Antonio. It was built 8 centuries ago and from then on, it became one of the most important spiritual places of the Christian world. Antonio chose Padua as his permanent home in the period in which he was travelling all over Italy. The church is owned by the Vatican and it houses the tongue of the saint, an important holy relic.
Le Zitelle is a cathedral in Venice which gets its name from the fact that it used to provide shelter to young women, which translates to Zitelle in Italian. These women came from backgrounds where no dowry was available for them. The cathedral area is, therefore, surrounded by horseshoe-shaped living quarters. The church, which is said to have been designed by the famous Italian architect Andrea Palladio, houses works of renowned artists of the time. The adjoining convent for young women, however, has been turned into a hotel while the church itself only opens its doors on Sundays.
Treviso Cathedral is located in the city of Treviso, Italy. The church, apportioned to Saint Peter, was built in the 18th Century and remains inspired by Neoclassicist style. It was constructed after demolishing an already existing church at the site. The chapel is rich with notable artworks such as sculptures, paintings and frescoes by notable artists. The church and a library housed within are open to public.