• Campo San Polo - Campo San Polo: The Soranzo Legacy:
  Start the tour at Campo San Polo, one of the largest squares in Venice, featuring the impressive Palazzo Soranzo. In 1321, Dante was a guest here during his diplomatic mission for Guido Novello da Polenta, the lord of Ravenna. Discover the Soranzo family and the historical backdrop of Dante’s visit to Venice.
• Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto - Church of San Giacomo di Rialto: The Heart of Venetian Trade

Proceed to the Church of San Giacomo di Rialto, among the oldest churches in Venice, situated near the famous Rialto Bridge. Dante likely explored this area during his stay, where the vibrant trade activities would have influenced his perception of Venice. Explore the importance of trade and commerce in Dante’s era and its connection to his worldview in the Divine Comedy.

• Campo Santa Maria Formosa - Campo Santa Maria Formosa: The Merchant’s Venice

This lively square was a center of commercial activity in the Middle Ages, offering insight into the mercantile Venice Dante would have experienced. Discuss the city’s economic and political importance and how it is mirrored in Dante’s portrayal of the Arsenale in Inferno (Canto XXI).

• Doge’s Palace - The Doge’s Palace: Dante’s Venice of Power

The Doge’s Palace, the core of Venetian authority, symbolizes the splendor and intricacy of the Serenissima. Dante would have been awed by its grandeur, reflecting the divine justice that infuses the Divine Comedy.

• Riva degli Schiavoni - Riva degli Schiavoni: Reflections of Exile
  Walk along the Riva degli Schiavoni, once a bustling commercial port. Here, ponder Dante’s life in exile, a central theme in his work, as he looked out over the sea and contemplated notions of home and separation.
• Arsenale di Venezia - The Arsenale: Infernal Imagery in Venice
  Conclude the tour at the entrance to the Arsenale, Venice’s renowned shipyard, vividly depicted in Inferno (Canto XXI). Explore how Dante likens the shipbuilders’ work to infernal scenes, merging the symbolic and the real in this iconic setting.
• Venice - Each stop will be enhanced with readings from the Divine Comedy, historical stories, and links between Dante’s legacy and Venice, offering a truly immersive cultural and literary journey.

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Delve into the realm of Dante Alighieri and explore how Venice influenced his literary brilliance. From his brief visit to the city to the locations that sparked his imagination of the afterlife, this tour reveals the hidden Dante within the Venetian scenery. Discover his ties to the city and view Venice through the perspective of the poet who immortalized it in his Divine Comedy.

Uncover the concealed connections between Dante Alighieri and Venice on this engaging walking tour. This immersive experience guides you to significant landmarks associated with Dante’s journey, such as the Palazzo Soranzo, where he was received as an ambassador, and the Arsenale, which inspired scenes in Inferno. Visit locations like the Church of San Giacomo di Rialto and Campo Santa Maria Formosa, while listening to readings from the Divine Comedy. Gain insights into Dante’s life in exile, the political atmosphere of Venice, and the enduring influence of his work on the city’s culture.

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