When Venetian Nobles Left the Lagoon
There comes a moment when Venice ceases to be a city and becomes a problem. It happened in summer, when
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The Stone That Built Venice
There is one material that connects Venice and Istria more deeply than any treaty or border ever could. It is
Rovinj: The Adriatic City Venice Never Wanted to Let Go
What to See in Rovinj? Start at the Balbi Arch and let the maze of narrow streets draw you uphill,
Brda: The Collio That Speaks Slovene and Refuses to Be Discovered
There is a precise moment when you realise you have crossed the border between Italy and Slovenia in the Collio.
Marano Lagunare: The Little Venice Friuli Kept for Itself
What to See in Marano Lagunare? Start with the sign at the entrance. Beneath the town’s name, in smaller lettering,
Cividale del Friuli: The Lombard Capital Friuli Forgot to Tell the World About
There is a town in Friuli that was once the capital of a kingdom, home to the first Lombard duchy
Lassa Pur Dir: An Afternoon in Piran, Slovenia’s Venice
There is an inscription on a building in Piran that tells you almost everything you need to know about the