Occult Venice : esoteric symbols, mysteries and templars

Venice is not only the city of love and merchants. Beneath the surface of the beaten tourist routes lies a maze of coded messages etched in stone, designed to be read only by those with the right interpretive key.

Away from the crowds, this walking tour will guide you to discover a previously unseen Serenissima: a crossroads of crusading knights, wise alchemists and visionary architects. Starting from the bustling Campo Santi Apostoli, we will wander through silent calli to decipher the symbols of a past shrouded in mystery, until we reach the grand theological project that lies at the heart of the city.

What Will We Discover Together?

• The Stone Alchemist: Hidden among the Venetian architecture, we will encounter the mysterious figure that Venetians friendly call “el vecio pien de peo.” A wild man clutching a solar disk: together we will decipher the meaning of this ancient guardian of time and its deep connections to the alchemical art of transformation.
• The Way of the Templars: We will follow the invisible tracks of the warrior monks. We will discover ancient shelters thousands of years old from which the Knights Templar and Crusaders waited to embark for the Holy Land, and we will analyze the codes related to the figure of St. George and his eternal struggle against the dragon, an allegory of the spiritual battle against the forces of evil.
• The New Jerusalem and the Secret Zodiac: Our journey will culminate in front of the splendor of downtown Venice. We will show you how the architecture of the palaces, the golden domes and the astrological clock are not just a display of wealth, but a very precise theological and cosmic design. You will discover how the city was built following strict sacred geometries to be the earthly mirror of Paradise: the true New Jerusalem on earth.

Who is this tour for?

• This itinerary is perfect for those who have already seen classic Venice and are looking for an unusual and profound viewpoint.
• He is passionate about medieval history, orders of knighthood and esotericism.
• He loves photography and wants to discover picturesque views away from the usual routes.
• Look for a stimulating cultural experience led by experienced guides who can separate historical facts from mere legends.