From June 19th to November 13th, 2016, the exhibition “Venice, the Jews and Europe. 1516–2016” at the Doge’s Palace will be the highlight of the 500 years of the Jewish Ghetto, a visible and symbolic event to mark this historic anniversary

Organized in collaboration with MUVE foundation of Venice, the exhibition is curated by Donatella Calabi, leading expert on the history of the Jewish Ghetto of Venice. You will discover the story of the Ghetto’s settlement, its growth, its architecture, its society, its trades, its daily life. And besides that; the relationships between the Jewish minority and the rest of the city, within the context of its relationships with other Jewish settlements in Europe and the Mediterranean basin.

The virtual reconstruction of the Ghetto in its various historical phases has made it possible to trace the neighborhood’s development. Important, recently restored, ceremonial objects will help explain Jewish religious customs and traditions, fusing art and craftsmanship with culture. Books will bear witness to the extraordinary importance of Venetian Jewish printing, which was 
the first in Europe, through the example of the Talmud printed in Venice first and still in use today throughout
 the world.

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Surrounded by a beautiful park and garden with breathtaking views over the Gulf of Naples, Villa Sabrina Relais, located in Capo di Sorrento, offers you the perfect place for a holiday in complete serenity.

The enchanting villa dates back to 1866 and now fully restored, features nine wonderful suites with stunning seaviews. All rooms are spacious and comfortable and are individually decorated in Mediterranean style and colors. In some of the rooms, you  can admire exquisite frescoes on the vaulted ceilings, depicting Ulysses voyage along the Sorrentine Peninsula in Homers Odyssey and other beautiful frescoes can be seen in the common areas of the villa.

The villa is emerged in a 2 acre park with orange and lemon trees that, in spring time, exhale a stirring scent of orange – blossom. The wonderful setting of the terrace and infinity pool will give you the perfect place to relax and dream away enjoying the views of the bay with the Islands of Ischia and Procida on the left and Mount Vesuvius on the right.

The most unique added value of Villa Sabrina is the butler service, a team of professional staff is dedicated to make you feel special and assure that every moment of your stay is unforgettable.

The mild and dry climate for most part of the year makes Sorrento peninsula the ideal destination in every season.

Strategically located, from Villa Sabrina it is easy to organize daytrips to Positano, Amalfi, Capri, Ischia and the excavations of Pompei.

Sorrento is just at short ride from Villa Sabrina and a complimentary shuttle service is provided. Sorrento has a fascinating historical center where you can leisurely stroll the little streets and enjoy a great selection of restaurants. There are lovely shops with the most famous “Made-in-Italy” brands, hand-stitched tablecloths or your own personalized design of colored sandals. Don’t forget to try some of the delicious Limoncello, the renowned lemon liqueur, made here!

 

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Hidden in Sestiere of Cannaregio, high walls conceal, as if to protect it, the charm of the 19th century Angelo Orsoni furnace, dedicated to the production of smalti and gold leaf mosaic.

The history of Orsoni is the unique story of an art craft that has handed down mysterious alchemies for four generations and it has revived the old crafts of Byzantine gold leaf mosaic and the pure smalti of Murano’s Renaissance.

It all started when Angelo Orsoni brought his multicolored panel to the Great Exhibition in Paris in 1889. Now the Orsoni name is linked to the realization of important works such as the Trocadéro and the Basilica of the Sacre Cœur in Paris, Saint Paul’s Cathedral in London, the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, San Marco in Venice and many other mosaic masterpieces in Arab and Oriental culture.

Since 2004, the old Orsoni furnace has opened its doors to the lovers of this unique art, with the institution of the Master course in Mosaic aiming to hand down and spread the culture and technique of mosaic. The Master in Mosaic course provides an immersion in the ancient craft of mosaics. Drawing from the precious legacy of the renown mosaic instructors, you will discover the secrets of mosaic, its history and its innumerable possibilities of expression.

The Master is offered in a 3-day or 5-day workshop with a set schedule but can also be reserved on a private basis for a 1 day course and tour of the furnace.  The courses are dedicated to artists, designers, architects and creative individuals interested in acquiring all the theoretical and practical foundations of the ancient art of mosaic.

Elegantly restructured, the private wing of the Orsoni villa in Cannaregio houses Domus Orsoni, a 5 room Bed & Breakfast, enhanced with mosaic works by various Italian artists and the perfect place to stay in Venice if you are looking for a really special accommodation off the beaten track.

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