Silvio Pellico
I just visited the Palace where silvio was imprisioned
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PalmSprings
Venice Italy.
Four of us from the states had costumes made to match ,17th century gentleman/women for entry to the carnival that has been held for hundreds of years. After the preliminary,all 4 of us were chosen for pre finals. Didnt win,but still fun.

I followed silvio's steps on his arrival in st Marks square, as he described in his book. I passed the Luna Hotel and the florian Hotel he mentions. Really beautiful!
I went up the Golden stairs and entered the Hall of Inquisitors where he received his sentence.

I couldnt locate his cell precisely as there was restoration being done to that area .

Visited the cells near or part of the I Pombi

The torture chambers across the bridge of sighs was closed (restoration),but I did go across it,peek out the little window toward the bay or "lake" as silvio calls it.

Took lots of pics
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So interesting to hear of your wonderful trip about a distant relative of mine.....cpelico@aol.com
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