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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.…
Beautiful and complex decorations and jewels made of thousands of Murano beads are crafted by the expert hands of the "impiraresse", keeping up a century old tradition.…
Founded in 1097, the Rialto Market with its fruit and vegetables stand and its rich fish stands has been feeding the local population for almost 1.000 years.…
Even though its position on a busy street, the "Trattoria Da Gigio" is much appreciated by locals and visitors for their good food and service at fair prices.…
The use of Venetian glass tiles as well as of different materials and different mosaic tiles, couples with the young couple's creativity and expertise gives birth to unique pieces which range from classic themes to modern stylized works which stand out for their uniqueness and beauty.…
The "Libreria Toletta" book shop was founded in 1933 and is the oldest book shop in Venice. Along with new publications and best sellers, the "Toletta" offers thousands of classics from the most known and appreciated Italian publishing houses. Besides the great offer of Italian books and academic books targeting the university students of the area, this book store also offers a selection of English books, guides, and best sellers.…
Marina enriches even further some of her classical artisanal masks, with feathers, gems, and flowers for a very discrete and feminine look.…
Arzanart, is an artistic workshop that has on display several kinds of different marble paper sheets made by Isabella, that are so beautiful they can just be framed and hanged on a wall!…
The majestic Ca'Rezzonico palace, which construction took over 100 years, is now the Museum of the '700 of Venice, the richest century of the Serenissima. Designed in 1649 by Baldassare Longhena, the greatest Baroque architect of the city, for the aristocratic Bon family, Ca' Rezzonico was finished only in in 1756 (106 years later!) by Giorgio Massari for the new owners: the Rezzonico family.…
The high-quality Venetian masks, the great professionality of the people, and the attention for cultural exchange have made the Tragicomica workshop a favorite of many Venice lovers.…
A bacaro/winery run by real and passionate wine experts, "Vino Vero" is a great choice if you want to experience and be guided in the tasting of great Italian wines. A beautiful location on the Fondamenta della Misericordia, expert staff, some cichetti great wines have ensured this bacaro to be growing more popular every year.…
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!