he met important people of his day like french philosopher and russian empress catherine the great. casanova's twelve volume memoir provides plenty of interesting insights into eighteenth century life but the venetian is mostly famous for his a rhotic escapades. they've inspired countless films and helped turn casanova into a legend. a smartphone app who guides visitors outside the museum in the footsteps of the famous lover. casanova's mother was an actress this small courtyard is where he grew up in his grandmother's house later he said to have lived with his father by the grand canal in the plots of money piano. next the up brings visitors to the piazza san marco to the famous cafe florian this is where venetian high society met