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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.…
"Al Timon" is an institution in Cannaregio when it comes to aperitif hour.…
Created by two young Venetians Magoga sells hand crafted bags which are eco-responsible while being handy fashion accessories…
One of the upcycling crafts "Dream" offers are fancy bangs, rucksack, and wallets made out of the inner tube of tractors' tyres. After its "natural" use, the innertube is collected, treated, and prepared to become a new design object, rather than becoming yet another non-recyclable waste in a landfill.…
Raggio Veneziano, located in Campo Santo Stefano in the district of San Marco, offers unique artisanal hand made leather bags and leather products that combine tradition and innovation.…
A century old tradition and techniques, upcycling, hand crafting and comfort are at the base of the authentic Friulane shoes, the ultimate Venetian shoes, still crafted in the respect of the tradition by "Piedaterre" in Venice.…
Residence of the Doge and house to the political bodies of the state, grand stairways, council halls, apartments and prisons were all fit into this complex yet efficient and beautiful building. Initially built in the 10th century in a byzantine style, the reconstruction started in 1340 with the creation of the "Sala del Maggior Consiglio", or Great Council Hall, is a clear example of gothic architecture.…
[vc_row][vc_column][grve_slider ids="28568" hide_image_title="yes" hide_image_caption="yes" navigation_type="0" zoom_effect="none" overlay_opacity="0"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][grve_title title="Selected Murano Glass beads antiques and high-end designs" heading="h2" line_type="line"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Murano glass beads specialists with decades of experience, the Belardinelli family, has decided to open a new shop dedicated primarily to antique beads and high-end designs. Pendants, bracelets, and necklaces created with the best and most valuable Murano glass pearls are waiting for you at Rialto 79 antiques.…
The "Signor Blum" workshop was founded in the Dorsoduro district in Venice in 1978 and offers hand crafted artisanal wooden toys, as well as hand-made wooden decorations.…
An explosion of colours, shapes and creativity, is what will welcome you once you will cross the door of this mask shop.…
In Gilberto Penzo's shop, you will be welcomed by dozens of hand crafted models of various Venetian boats. Gilberto is not only an expert modeler: he is the greatest expert of Venetian boats, he plans and takes care of the renovation of old boats, and preserves the memory of historical boats via conferences and 6-months courses focused on Venetian ship-making.…
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!











