Category Archives: Veneto

Giorgio Perlasca: An Italian Hero for Hungary

Posted on August 24, 2018 by babbityjean

Giorgio Perlasca was one of Europe’s great unsung heroes.  He saved thousands of Jews from the Nazi gas chambers through his bravery, cunning, charm, and persistence.  And he risked his own life at every turn in this story. Perlasca’s early … Continue reading →

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Pozzi Veneziani

Posted on August 2, 2018 by babbityjean

Mentre si cammina per Venezia e si ammira la sua architettura, non si può fare a meno di notare i meravigliosi pozzi architettonici in quasi ogni grande campo. Erano ingegnose opere d’arte e di ingegneria progettate per fornire acqua potabile agli … Continue reading →

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Venetian Wells

Posted on August 2, 2018 by babbityjean

While walking around Venice and admiring its architecture, you can’t help but notice the beautiful, architectural wells in almost every large square (campo).  They were ingenious works of art and engineering that were designed to supply drinkable water to inhabitants … Continue reading →

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