Buildings

The magnificent monumental cemetery in Venice, which has nothing to envy the Père-Lachaise in Paris, is located on the island of San Michele and dates back to the early 19th century. A place of peace and serenity, almost impossible to find today in…

Nearby Forte Tron, it represents an example of a colombara tower, or dovecote, in use during feudalism and a spècola, suitable for astronomical observations. It was also a communication route to the lagoon.

Formerly called Quartier Grando because of its size, the former barracks G. Pepe is an important witness to one of the earliest examples of purpose-built barracks for barracking, training and quartering troops in peacetime. It was also the home of…