The island, known as the Isola dei Cipressi or “island of cypresses” is located east of the Giudecca in Venice. Originally owned by a noble Venetian family, it was named for St. George, “of the ...

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Venice is already bursting at the seams with museums and cultural events, and now Italy’s city on the water has a brand new addition to its art scene. It’s called Le Stanze della Fotografia, and ...

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Reports have revealed that Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, have rented out San Giorgio Maggiore, one of Venice's most prestigious islands, for their upcoming wedding. The couple is set to ...

San Giorgio Maggiore, Located next to Giudecca Island, the San Giorgio Maggiore island is one of the most photographed sites around Venice, offering tourists with plenty of things to see and do.