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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.…
The great experience and knowledge, the dedication and the excellent ingredients are some of the secrets that will give you the best pizza in town!…
Great and tasty sandwiches at a very good price, make the Pecador a favorite of the youth in the summer months!…
If you're a Venice lover looking to decorate the walls of your home, or if you want to find a beautiful view of Venice to give a touch of color to your desk, make sure you check out this unique place!…
Located close to Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio in the district of Santa Croce in Venice, the "Trattoria al Ponte del Megio" ticks all the boxes for whoever is looking for the authentic Venetian experience.…
The highest quality and the very good prices, make it a favorite of the people living in the district of Cannaregio.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
Marina handcrafts entirely all her creations making use of excellent raw materials such as naturally tanned certified leather from Tuscany and Fabriano Artistico Paper, creating the premium supports for artists and book lovers to sketch, draw, and paint on.…
The only way to make everlasting paintings (yes, think big!) is to make use of high-quality pigments that will give a totally different vibe to your works. Making use of pigments just like all the greatest artists have been doing for thousands of years, will guarantee you to preserve for centuries the tone and the shades of the colors just like you selected them.…
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!











