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Today, most of the world celebrates the beginning of a new year on the first of January, but until the fall of the Republic, in Venice, it was otherwise.…
In the Ships Pavillion some Venetian boats are exposed: ancient ceremonial gondolas and working boats, as well as then military ships.…
This book shop is on two levels: on the ground floor you'll find international books about Venice, guides, and best sellers; on the first floor it is possible to find classics and academic books, as well as books for children.…
If there is one starter you have to try in all of Venice, it's the one mixed seafood one at "Casa Bonita".…
"Al Timon" is an institution in Cannaregio when it comes to aperitif hour.…
The most famous pastry shop in Venice, and the authority when it comes to the typical Carnival "frittelle"…
If you want beautiful, custom crafted frames for your important memories and your favorite paintings, Cornici Trevisanello will be able to meet all your desires.…
The "Antica fonderia Valese", founded over 100 years ago in 1913, is the last foundry still remaining in Venice. Even today, this artistic foundry makes use of the traditional sand casting method, where incandescent molten metal is poured into sand molds, for the crafting of brass and bronze objects.…
El Magazen not only offers mainly Venetian food, with delicious cichetti, fish, risotti and dishes of the Venetian tradition, it also focuses on "local" the furniture.…
Decades of experience, a great attention to details and high-quality materials are key factors for the artisanal making of these beautiful made in Italy leather bags.…
Corner Pub, located close to the Guggenheim Museum in the district of Dorsoduro, is the perfect mix between a venetian bacaro and an irish pub, topped with an very friendly service. It comes as no surprise that "Corner Pub" is a favourite of many locals, gondolieri and returning visitors.…
It’s commonly said that ‘Venice is a great place where to get lost’, something we don’t disagree with but, if we’re not the kind of persons who would recommend to always be attached to a map, we do believe that to get to meet the authentic Venice you need to be able to orientate yourself in the city, which requires a bit of help…even for venetians, at times… So, here they are our favorites places where to eat & drink, shop local, chill and explore, and even to contemplate the numerous curiosities of the city, all put together on a single interactive map, as we think it could come in handy at times! Enjoy the Venice we love, the Venice of the locals!
WARNING: Please keep in mind that Venice is a very unique and complex city, therefore even Google struggles providing users with clear directions and ways to get to a destination. Therefore, you should see all Google Maps informations as indicative and always keep in mind that the full adress of the places you are interested in can be found on their respective page of this website. If you have doubts about how to get to a particular place don’t hesitate to use the adress we provide by inserting it in your GPS and to politely ask for help from the people who know Venice the best: the venetians!











