Madonna del Monte: Venice’s Lost Rosary Island and Powder Magazine
Madonna del Monte island: the 1303 Benedictine monastery, the 1712 Rosary church, its military powder magazine and the ruins today.
Santa Cristina: The History of Venice’s Lost Ammiana Island
The lost Ammiana settlements, Santa Cristina’s Benedictine history, relics of Saint Christina and the private island today.
San Secondo: From Medieval Monastery to Abandoned Venice Island
The history of San Secondo: 1034 Benedictine foundation, relics from Asti, plague quarantine, Dominican monastery and military abandonment.
Sant’Ariano: The Lost Lagoon Monastery and Venice’s Ossuary Island
Discover Sant’Ariano, once part of Costanziaco: a Benedictine convent, the open-air ossuary from 1565 and archaeological discoveries.
Santo Spirito: From Renaissance Monastery to Abandoned Island
A history of Santo Spirito, Titian and its later military uses.
Sant’Andrea: The History of Venice’s Renaissance Fortress Island
Explore Sant’Andrea island and its famous Renaissance fortress: medieval castles, Michele Sanmicheli, the 1797 naval incident and the 2025 regeneration project.
Pellestrina: History of Venice’s Fishing Island and Murazzi
Discover Pellestrina’s history: fishing villages, the War of Chioggia, four historic sestieri, eighteenth-century Murazzi and the great flood of 1966.
San Giorgio Maggiore: History of Palladio’s Island in Venice
Discover San Giorgio Maggiore’s history: the monastery founded in 982, Palladio’s basilica, Tintoretto, Pope Pius VII and the Giorgio Cini Foundation.
Mazzorbo: The History of Venice’s Monasteries and Vineyards
Discover Mazzorbo’s history: medieval salt trade, ten religious foundations, Santa Caterina, the 1318 bell and the recovery of Dorona vineyards.
Burano: The History of Venice’s Colourful Island and Its Lace
Discover Burano’s history: fishing and lagoon settlement, the origins of colourful houses, traditional lace, the 1872 lace school and San Martino’s bell tower.