Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Wagnerian Drama at the Casino
Richard Wagner survived the 20-year effort of composing his stormy Ring cycle only to
die at Venice's casino (
Click here
)
in 1883. Wagner's suite has been turned into a
mu-
seum
(
041 276 04 07;
tours
Tue & Sat noon by reservation at least a day in advance)
. Check
the casino website for occasional concerts.
Shopping
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Gianni Basso
ARTISANAL, PRINTER
Gianni Basso doesn't advertise his letterpressing services: the clever calling cards
crowding his studio window do the trick. Restaurant critic Gale Greene's title is
framed by a knife and fork, and Hugh Grant's moniker appears next to a surpris-
ingly tame lion. Bring cash to commission business cards, ex-libris, menus or in-
vitations, and trust Signor Basso to deliver via post. (
041 523 46 81; Calle del Fumo
5306;
9am-1pm & 2-6pm Mon-Fri, 9am-noon Sat;
Fondamenta Nuove)
21
De Rossi
ARTISANAL, IRONWORK
Set a romantic Venetian mood in your own backyard with De Rossi's authentic
fisherman's lanterns, a bubble of Murano glass inside a forged-iron frame. This
family workshop is among the last, best Venetian lantern-makers, producing tradi-
tional and new styles with coloured and matte glass in shapes that range from
classic
zucca
(pumpkin) lanterns to sleek modern wall sconces. (
041 520 00 77;
www.derossiferrobattuto.com
; Calle del Fumo 5045;
10am-7pm Mon-Fri;
Ca' d'Oro)
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Paolo Olbi
ARTISANAL, PAPER GOODS
