VENICE, FRANKINCENSE AND MYRRH! A JOURNEY ON AROMATICS TRADE
ID: GYG850545-1358664
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Why Venice became so famous as a long-standing leader in the trade with Middle and Far East? Which were the main aromatics Venitians imported and how did they use it? Which fragrances they spread?
We will host this event in Anbesa showroom, you are entering a real Incense kingdom! 20 years of studying, researching, importing and trading the best aromatic raw materials. In a three hours meeting we'll drive you through a journey on the history of Serenissima's trade with Middle-East and Far-East. Stato da Terra e Stato da Mar. The Arsenale, Vessels and boats first production's chain in history. The Silk route, the Spice route and the Frankincense route. The aromatics imported from Venice and their different uses and purposes. A smell journey through the different aromas of Frankincense, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Storax, Benzoin, and many others.
Highlights
- You will be mind blown from the intriguing history of Venice spice trade!
- Discover the raw materials that made rich the Serenissima...
- Smell the ancient aromatics, a journey through history, botany and perfumes.
- We are proudly Venitians keeping alive the great merchant tradition of Venice!
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The meeting point is San Samuele water bus stop. We will hold a sign with our company's logo (ANBESA-THE INCENSE KINGDOM) and the tour name- VENICE, FRANKINCENSE AND MYRRH! A JOURNEY ON AROMATICS TRADE.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
