Celebrities

Marco Polo (1254 - 1324) - the famous traveler and adventurer Marco Polo was born in Venice. He became famous with the travel book "Il Milione", where he described his adventures in Asia.

Antonio Vivaldi (1678 - 1741) - a famous composer, born in Venice and one of the most important musical talents of the Baroque era. He is particularly known for his violin concertos.

Giacomo Casanova (1725 - 1798) - a famous Venetian writer, diplomat, spy and also one of the most famous seducers in history.

Canaletto (1697 – 1768) - Venetian painter and engraver Giovanni Antonio Canal, famous for his views of Venice and other European cities. Representative of Venetian Illosionism.

Thomas Mann (1875 - 1955) - German writer wrote his famous novel "Death in Venice" (Der Tod in Venedig), which takes place in Venice.

Francesco Guardi (1712 – 1793) - Venetian painter, known for his paintings of Venice, which capture the beautiful scenery of the city.

Carlo Goldoni (1707 – 1793) - Venetian playwright whose comedies are still performed all over the world today. He wrote comedies and librettos all his life, during other jobs, such as the secretary of the Venetian ambassador in Milan or the tutor of princesses in Paris.