Venice,Snow and angel with hedgehogs 02/07/2010
Snow fell and Venice was more magical than ever. Found the angel with hedgehogs. Sottoportico dell' Angelo in Castello, minutes away from Piccola Perla apartment. The Venetians 'aquired' the angel from Anatolia in Eastern Turkey. The family Rizzo placed on the archway above the entrance to a sotoportego, along with the reliefs on either side of porcupines or hedgehogs, which was the insignia of this family. When Napoleon conquered the Venetian Republic and began taking art away, many Venetians began hiding their valuables, and the Rizzo family bricked up their angel. Then the family left or forgot, and the hedgehogs weren’t unearthed until recently. In 1999 they were restored on the sotoportego by World Heritage on Calle Magno off Campo Pozzi. Added photos to Piccola Perla website. CommentsLeave a Reply | ArchivesJanuary 2012  CategoriesAll Are you sure you want to delete this post? This action is permanent. Yes, delete postNo, keep postVenice in winter
For those who prefer the quiet Venice, romantic swirling in mists with sunshine reflected from the Dolomites, winter is the perfect time to visit. Venice sparkles with opera at La Fenice and numerous choirs singing in San Marco. Fabulous shops from designer clothes to famous Murano glass seem even more exquisite in winter lamplight. Christmas sees tasteful greenery and St Mark's Square softly lit along the collanades with Florian's and Quadrini's cafes inviting one in, just as they have done for three hundred years. Last New Year Piccola Perla was the romantic hideaway for a couple who married on the Grand Canal. Venice must be one of the few places in the world which has not turned Christmas into razzamatazz. This it keeps for Carnival. Twelve days in February of Balls , masks and fun.Local Venetians celebrate alongside visitors from all over the world. From glamorously expensive Balls to children's fancy dress competions Carnival is like no other. So the season's come round,Venice as beautiful as ever. |
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