The History of Garage San Marco: A Symbol of Venetian Modernity
In the heart of 1950s Venice, as the city faced the challenge of modernity and the growing automobile presence, Garage San Marco was born. An enterprise that, in little more than half a century, has become an integral part of the urban fabric and Venetian daily life.
The Constitution Bridge: Calatrava’s Iconic Work Connecting Modern Venice
The Constitution Bridge represents one of the most recent and significant architectural interventions in the historic lagoon city of Venice. This fourth bridge over the Grand Canal connects two strategic areas of the city: Piazzale Roma and Santa Lucia Railway Station. Before its official designation, several proposals circulated among Venetians. The then mayor Massimo Cacciari had initially suggested the name “Ponte de la Zirada”, recalling the ancient toponym of the initial curve of the Grand Canal where the bridge is located. Other proposals included “Ponte delle due Sante” (Bridge of the Two Saints), for the connection between the foundations of Santa Chiara and Santa Lucia, and “Ponte Sabbadino”, in honor of the Proto who as early as the 16th century had envisioned the construction of this fourth crossing.
Venice Boat Show 2025: The Great Celebration of Boating in the Lagoon
Venice Boat Show 2025 represents the culmination of a journey that began over twenty years ago. This nautical event, launched in 2002 with local dimensions, quickly gained international reach, transforming into one of the most anticipated appointments in the European nautical scene. After several editions at the maritime station and subsequently at Parco San Giuliano in Mestre, Venice Boat Show 2025 confirms its location in the incomparable setting of the Arsenale, symbol of the Serenissima’s naval power. The sixth edition of Venice Boat Show 2025 will take place from Thursday, May 29th to Monday, June 2nd, presenting itself as an unmissable event for enthusiasts, professionals and curious people from the nautical sector coming from all over the world.
