Weaving in Venice between craftsmanship and beauty
Private guided tours to discover an ancient and precious art
Fine silk and velvet fabrics, enriched with gold and silver threads. The art of weaving in Venice is as ancient as it is precious and passes down the splendor of the doges and the Serenissima. Dive into the past together with an expert guide and reach an ancient weaving mill, founded at the end of the 19th century. Let yourself be enchanted by the looms of the time and the various tools of the production process, learning the manufacturing secrets. Continue towards the Textile and Costume Museum, being transported into the world of silks, Burano lace and Carnival costumes, with special itineraries dedicated to perfumes, flower extracts and essential oils. To better understand and admire the elegance and Venetian style of the 17th and 18th centuries.
experience details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Language: Italian, English
- Availability: Thursday, Friday, from 01/01 to 31/12, except 01/01, 25/12, 02/06, 15/08
- Type: private tour
- Participants: minimum 2, maximum 8
- Difficulty: easy
- Cancellation: as reported in the general conditions section
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Qualified guide - Personal earphones (if necessary) - Palazzo Mocenigo Museum - Entrance to the weaving mill
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
- Everything that is not specified in the "What is included" section
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Departure point: At the foot of the Scalzi Bridge (in front of the Magnum Store)
Departure time: 10:00; show up 15 minutes before departure
Arrival point: At the foot of the Scalzi Bridge (in front of the Magnum Store)