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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.…
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.…
Located in Calle Lunga Santa Maria Formosa, in the district of Castello, the "Libreria Acqua Alta" will stun you for its incredibly creative book shelves: books are stored and on display on gondolas, canoes, and bathtubs! Furthermore, books are even turned into furniture and architecture themselves!…
Since 29 years passers-by are captured by the beauty of the Murano Glass pieces on display in Giorgio's shop, and by Giorgio's ability with the torch flame.…
Created by two young Venetians Magoga sells hand crafted bags which are eco-responsible while being handy fashion accessories…
Last master in Venice of the ancient leaded glass technique, Marco's artistic screen doors and jewels stand out for their beauty and uniqueness.…
[vc_row][vc_column][grve_slider ids="28532" hide_image_title="yes" hide_image_caption="yes" auto_play="no" navigation_type="0" zoom_effect="none" overlay_opacity="0"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][grve_title title="A lifetime dream, become reality" heading="h2" line_type="line"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is not an overstatement to say that "Anchità al Ghetto" is, quite simply, an antiquity lover's dream. In fact, this antiquity shop was the dream, now become family business, of two doctors in love with Venice, arts, and antiques. Located in the Jewish Ghetto of Venice, the beautiful shop "Antichità al ghetto", offers Venetian Glass from the '600, as …
The XV century Ca d'Oro Palace, hosts the Baron Franchetti collection: paintings of the Venetians, Tuscan and Flemmish school, as well as artifacts dating as far back as the XII century…
Stefano and Ferruccio, carefully select fine Murano glass beads necklaces from renown Venetian producers, or pick their favorite beads and pearls and combine them in multiple ways, creating many different original styles.…
Ar Vetrarte, you can find truly unique and beautiful leaded glass crafts, all entirely handmade by Laura, one of the last two leaded glass artisans in Venice!…
Youngest of the 5 keepers of a centuries old art, Piero's traditional oars and oarlocks are key to the survival of Venetian Rowing in the future.…
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!