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With its central position on the busy Strada Nuova, this gelateria is a guarantee when you're walking around and you're looking for a quality gelato and a friendly service.…
There are two Marco Polo book shops: one which offers a great variety of independent publications, the other the widest collection of English/American books in town…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
[vc_row][vc_column][grve_slider ids="28528" 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="Try this gelateria at your own risk... their gelato is addictive!" heading="h2" line_type="line"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]How nice would that be if there was a place that made BIG artisanal gelato using high-quality ingredients, and that place would be in the heart of Venice and you could sit outside watching the world go by? Well, that place exists and it's the Gelateria San Leonardo! We live close to it and we can assure you that we just can't enough of…
Atelier Marega in Venice crafts traditional masks and offers over 200 historical costumes for renting or buying, along with several accessories such as wigs, caps, and coats.…
In the Ships Pavillion some Venetian boats are exposed: ancient ceremonial gondolas and working boats, as well as then military ships.…
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!…
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!










