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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 "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.…
[vc_row][vc_column][grve_slider ids="28499" 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="Paolo Olbi, the Keeper of an ancient tradition" heading="h2" line_type="line"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As we all know, Gutenberg’s invention of the movable-type printing press, made Germany the birthplace of publishing. However, it was the Republic of Venice, with its entrepreneurial spirit, free press, the largest navy in Europe, and the widest trades network, that gave the printing and binding industry its major push. Venice was the heart of t…
An obliged choice for those locals and visitors who want to take a break from the crowd and enjoy a quality lunch in Pellestrina…
Even if you've been seeing dozen and dozen artisanal masks shops over the years, you won't have ever seen masks like those handcrafted by Sarah at the Rugadoro in the district of San Polo, in Venice.…
The oldest coffeehouse in the world, the Florian was founded in Saint Mark's square in 1720. Since its foundation, it has become a reference in Venice and in Europe, due to its innovations and its role as the Venetian meeting point for celebrities, artists, and luminaries from all over the world.…
If you're searching for an incredible dinner that will also be a culinary and artistic experience, look no further!…
The Museo Correr, past home to the Austrian Sovereigns and to the King of Italy, exhibits great collections narrating the history of Venice from the 13th to the 19th.…
If you want beautiful, custom crafted frames for your important memories and your favorite paintings, Cornici Trevisanello will be able to meet all your desires.…
Great and tasty sandwiches at a very good price, make the Pecador a favorite of the youth in the summer months!…
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!










