I went to Venice in 2017 with a list of "must-sees," one of which was the Fra Mauro original map. I had previously seen a replica, and it was breathtaking. (That thing is eight feet tall, or 2.4 meters, with gold lettering and all)
The map was housed in the Marciana Library in Venice. Unfortunately, nowhere on the internet did it mention that the map had been removed for restoration. This prevented me from seeing it in person, and perhaps I never will.
Naively, I thought that the library's website would inform visitors about such changes. However, the reality is that website updates often lag behind changes in exhibits. Lesson learned: I now call the places I want to visit to confirm their hours and current offerings.
Would you be willing to share your must-sees? I’m planning two trips to Italy this year and while I tend to make my own closer to the date of the trip (avoid pre-mature heartbreak if plans change) I think curated lists off the beaten path and with personality behind them are far more interesting.
Sorry to hear that. I visited the museum Correr without knowing that that map was at the end of the museum. Discovering it right in front of me is a high time of my life.
The map was housed in the Marciana Library in Venice. Unfortunately, nowhere on the internet did it mention that the map had been removed for restoration. This prevented me from seeing it in person, and perhaps I never will.
Naively, I thought that the library's website would inform visitors about such changes. However, the reality is that website updates often lag behind changes in exhibits. Lesson learned: I now call the places I want to visit to confirm their hours and current offerings.