Spring Awakening: The Venetian Flower Walk (Part 1, March)

Welcome to the most colorful month of the year in Venice! And until 1797, the City used to celebrate "Anno Novo more veneto" on March 1st.

March in Venice brings collective memories of spring festivities: Did you know that during the times of La Serenissima Republic, that is until 1797, the city used to celebrate New Year’s Day (anno nuovo, more veneto) on March 1st?

All during a time when the first blossoms of spring in March envelop in the city in such colorful hues: In my opinion, the protagonista (main character) of the life in Venice right now is mimosa pudica, the yellow mimosa tree. But then, the vegetable gardens are also “wearing yellow”: Broccolo fiolaro (winter broccoli) is blossming. Dandelions grow just anywhere, and there are the first yellowish blossoms of silene in quiet corners of gardens and on the sand dunes in the Lagoon.

And now we’re taking you for a short walk around Venice, with tips for you where to spot those bright blossoms of March: Gardens, flower shops, and we’ll also share the secret of a special cake made with spring blossoms.