Archive - A Garden in Venice

When was the Real Birthday of Venice?

How much truth can there be in the Venetian founding legend? And what has it got to do with garden culture?

Mar 24, 2024 •

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…

Mar 25, 2024 •

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.

Jun 5, 2024 •

Decoding the Age of Venetian Gardens

Discover the four types of gardens in Venice, in chronological order.

May 7, 2024 •

Magical plants in Venice: A Botanical Exhibition at Biblioteca Marciana

Telling the story of Venice as botanical and culinary melting pot

Mar 28, 2024 •

Paradise Garden

The oldest garden in Venice tells its story ..

May 12, 2024 •

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…

Jun 18, 2024 •

When Spices Were Cultivated in Venice

Adventurous garden walk, taking you back 600 years, and into a former spice garden in Venice.

Jun 8, 2024 •

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

Apr 8, 2024 •

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

May 29, 2024 •

A Venetian Easter Story & Neighborhood Walk

Neighborhood Guide #1: San Zaccaria - San Lorenzo. This is the story of our neighborhood in Venice, told by Nonna Lina.

Mar 27, 2024 •

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

Apr 29, 2024 •

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