Torcello Collection

Italy, Veneto, Venice, Torcello, Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta

Venice, Italy - Torcello - Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (left) - a basilica church on the island of Torcello, Venice. On the right is the church of Santa Fosca. Date: circa 1908

Line drawing of a fresco from Torcello
1578298 Line drawing of a fresco from Torcello; (add.info.: Line drawing of a fresco from Torcello. It is divided into five levels. The first: Christ releases Adam from Limbo)

The sea gave up its dead (The Last Judgement, Detail), 12th century. Artist: Anonymous
The sea gave up its dead (The Last Judgement, Detail), 12th century. Found in the collection of Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, Torcello

An apricot tree & colorful house in Mazzorbo, Venice, Italy

Reflections in a canal, Burano, Venice, Italy

Colourful houses and canal, Burano, Venice, Italy

Hanging clothes, Burano, Venice, Italy

The typical colored houses of Burano reflecting in the small town canals. Burano, Venice, Italy

El Caago ("fog"in local dialect) surrounded the small island of Burano
El CaAgo (" fog" in local dialect) surrounded the small island of Burano, Venice, Italy

El Caago ("fog"in local dialect) surrounded the small island of Burano
El CaAgo (" fog" in local dialect) surrounded the small island of Burano, Venice, Italy

Evening in Burano, Venice, Italy

Church and bell tower of Torcello island and snowy Alps in background, Torcello island, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Torcello. Sta Fosca and Cathedral (colour litho)
3105284 Torcello. Sta Fosca and Cathedral (colour litho) by Collins, William Wiehe (1862-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torcello. Sta Fosca and Cathedral)

Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Venice, Italy
Church of Santa Maria Assunta, a basilica church on the island of Torcello, Venice, northern Italy. Date: circa 1920s

Front cover of El Mundo Ilustrado (engraving)
729461 Front cover of El Mundo Ilustrado (engraving) by Moragas y Torras, Tomas (1837-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Front cover of El Mundo Ilustrado - The Illustrated World)

Santa-Fosca et l ancienne basilique de Torcello (engraving)
3645645 Santa-Fosca et l ancienne basilique de Torcello (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santa-Fosca et l ancienne basilique de Torcello)

Torcello (engraving)
3645635 Torcello (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torcello. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1872)

Venice, Torcello, Chiesa Dis Fosca (b / w photo)
2816056 Venice, Torcello, Chiesa Dis Fosca (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venice, Torcello, Chiesa Dis Fosca)

Torcello, Venice (engraving)
669472 Torcello, Venice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torcello, Venice. Illustration from The Picture Magazine (George Newnes), 1894

The Lagoons of Venice as seen from the Campanile of St Marks (engraving)
1044030 The Lagoons of Venice as seen from the Campanile of St Marks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Venice, Torcello, Chiesa Dis Fosca (b / w photo)
3093690 Venice, Torcello, Chiesa Dis Fosca (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venice, Torcello, Chiesa Dis Fosca)

Veduta del Rio di Torcello, 1870s. Creator: Unknown
Veduta del Rio di Torcello, 1870s

Torcello, Italy. Superb illustration by Manuel Wielandt in The Veneto Region of Italy series Date: 1901

Torcello, Venice, canal and Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
Torcello - Venice - Disused canal. Torcello is the island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It is the oldest continuously populated region of Venice

Waterfront with Locanda Cipriani restaurant and waiting water taxis, Torcello Island, Venetian Lagoon, Venice, Veneto, Italy, May

Torcello - Venice - Disused canal Date: circa 1910s

Santa Fosca, a Byzantine church dating from the 11th and 12th centuries, Torcello, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

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Torcello, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Venice, Italy, is a place where time seems to stand still. As you wander through its ancient streets, you can't help but feel the weight of history that permeates every corner. At the center lies the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. This awe-inspiring structure dates back to the 7th century and boasts stunning Byzantine mosaics that depict biblical scenes. One particular mosaic, "The Last Judgement, " transports you back in time with its intricate details and mysterious allure. Venturing beyond Torcello's borders, you'll find yourself on Mazzorbo Island. Here, an apricot tree stands proudly against a backdrop of colorful houses – a picturesque scene straight out of an artist's imagination. The vibrant hues reflect off the tranquil canal waters nearby, creating mesmerizing reflections that seem almost otherworldly. But it is Burano Island that truly steals your breath away. Its charming streets are lined with rows upon rows of brightly colored houses – each one more captivating than the last. As you stroll along its canals, laundry hanging from lines above adds a touch of everyday life to this enchanting setting. Burano's unique charm doesn't end there; El Caago (meaning "fog" in local dialect) often envelops this small island like a mystical veil. It lends an air of mystery and intrigue as it shrouds Burano's colorful facades in ethereal beauty. As evening descends upon Burano and Venice alike, their magic intensifies under the soft glow cast by streetlights and twinkling stars above. The church and bell tower on Torcello Island become silhouettes against a backdrop adorned with snow-capped Alps - nature's majestic gift complementing man-made wonders perfectly. In Torcello and its surrounding islands lie stories waiting to be discovered at every turn - tales of ancient civilizations, artistic brilliance, and the simple joys of everyday life.