India, Aug. 4 -- Travellers can now step back in time and visit one of Venice's historic "Secret Gardens." Located on Venice's Giudecca Island, the ancient Convent Garden of the Redeemer has officially opened to the public for the first time in its 500-year history. The garden opened late last year following a multi-year renovation of the gardens, church, and greenhouse.

Covent Garden of the Redeemer reopening: Timings and tickets The renovation was organised by the city's Venice Gardens Foundation, a non-profit focused on the preservation of Venetian culture, architecture, and gardens. The foundation documented the multi-year project online, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes preview of the work, including bringing in trees, dirt, an...