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Welcome to La Terrazza
We're exploring the fascinating story of the oldest garden in Venice, its botanical heritage and delicious recipe collections. Come inside and discover…
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L'acqua di San Giovanni: Celebrating the Night of 23 June in the Lagoon
In the Lagoon of Venice, the Night of San Giovanni (23 to 24 June) is dedicated to celebrating la splendida natura in estate - the splendid nature in…
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The Mystery of the White Oleander
A story about saving Venetian botanical heritage: Oleander plants that looked and smelled so differently. Join us to discover the story of these white…
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When Spices Were Cultivated in Venice
Adventurous garden walk, taking you back 600 years, and into a former spice garden in Venice.
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The Story of Ombriola, the Garden Island in the Lagoon
Mapping Venice in the 5th century AD, and the forgotten story of its first orchard, which was a monastery garden.
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Venetian Damask Roses and Rose-Scented Spritz
Lemons and rose blossoms from the garden go into a favorite drink you'll be served only on La Terrazza: Spritz ai petali di rosa
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Iris Loredana
The Gardens of the Seven Seas
Talking about the origins of Venetian gardens, and the ancient Lagoonscape called Septem Maria - Seven Seas
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Paradise Garden
The oldest garden in Venice tells its story ..
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Decoding the Age of Venetian Gardens
Discover the four types of gardens in Venice, in chronological order.
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Cucina Botanica - what we can learn from historical Venetian recipes
Fusion Cuisine: How historical recipes from Venice can help us improve eating habits and health
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A Glimpse Inside: See the Home Tour
Giardino Pendente: Visit the Hanging Gardens of San Zaccaria
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Why Venetian gardens are resilient
Recalling 12 - 17 November 2019 & the progress the garden is making
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Easter is different in Venice
Read the secret story of Pasquetta - Easter Monday in Venice. And bake a special, historical recipe from the San Zaccaria monastery collection
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The Wisteria on Campo San Provolo
The forgotten story of a much-loved Campo San Provolo and its wisteria
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What's blossoming now in Venice: Easter Week & Early Spring Round-Up
Garden glimpses and our favorite yellow spring blossoms. Nonna's Easter cake, a walk and story about our neighborhood, and rediscovering the spring…
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Magical plants in Venice: A Botanical Exhibition at Biblioteca Marciana
Telling the story of Venice as botanical and culinary melting pot
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How the gardening season starts in Venice
While mimosa trees play the major role in early spring in the Lagoon, discover a few secrets about Venetian gardens in late winter and early spring…
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