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Venice
is the world's most extraordinary city; its alluring physical
environment, spectacular art and architecture, and intriguing
lifestyle are unlike those of any other. For over a
thousand years, it stood at the commercial crossroads of the
world and was influenced by cultures of the most varied kinds
and origins which were slowly and masterfully blended into a
rich, cosmopolitan heritage truly without equal. Today, no
other city possesses a higher concentration of the world's
greater works of art (1968-69 Survey of the Italian Ministry
of Cultural Assets in collaboration with the United Nations
Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization).
VENICESCAPES was founded in 1997 as an
Anglo-American historical society to further the understanding of this incredible
and complex patrimony.
Engaged in ongoing research, the society authors
publications, conducts university seminars, contributes
financially to restoration projects, and offers privately
guided itineraries of Venice for its
registered members responding to their elevated interests and
enabling them to unlock the city's most inner secrets during their
visit. In recognition of these unique initiatives and
programs, the society was singled out by Cable Network
News (CNN) for inclusion in its transmission Italian
Traditions: Saving Venice.
While
VENICESCAPES' thematic guided itineraries are offered specifically to
further the
understanding of Venetian history as it relates to
Anglo-American culture and of
Venice's singular role in the development of Western
Civilization, some tourists may find sightseeing tours
of the city and its historical monuments better suited to
their particular focus and interests. These are readily
available with the numerous local tour guides and tourist
agencies.
The Society can provide information and contacts for qualified
local tour guides whenever requested and at no cost.
For further information about this unique opportunity,
contact:
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