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"Al Mercà" is probably the most popular bacaro for an aperitif in the Rialto area.…
Extremely good cichetti, good wines, friendly staff and the typical atmosphere of a real Venetian bacaro.…
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.…
Martina Vidal's atelier, in the Palazzo dei Pittori in Burano, offers the finest table cloths, table covers, centerpieces, collars, linen, handkerchiefs, fans, wedding veils made in Burano lace…
[vc_row][vc_column][grve_slider ids="28496" 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="A bookstore to navigate Venetian history and the Sea" heading="h2" line_type="line"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The bookstore "Mare di Carta", was born in 1997 and combines the two passions of Cristina: books and the sea! Indeed, "mare di carta", literally "a sea of paper", is specialized in books regarding the sea and, naturally, about Venice. Cristina at Mare di Carta will help you find the right book in several languages, no matter if it is about Marine e…
One of the smallest yet one of the most efficient and most popular bacari in Venice.…
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.…
When Venetian merchants stole the relics of the Evangelist Mark from Alexandria in 828, the Serenissima decided to build a new church to shelter this religious treasure...…
Last master in Venice of the ancient leaded glass technique, Marco's artistic screen doors and jewels stand out for their beauty and uniqueness.…
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.…
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!










