MORE ABOUT YOUR DESTINATION
OF VENICE
Our local ambassadors discover the most authentic spots for you.
IS THERE ANYTHING MORE ROMANTIC THAN LOSING YOURSELF IN VENICE?
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The Jewish Ghetto
The ancient Jewish quarter of Venice was named after the old foundry (getto) that once stood here. This was the first ghetto ever created, and Jews were forced to live here from 1516 until the 1800s. Now, the large central campo i…
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Sailors, castaways and … cuisine
An incredible voyage in time and space, comfortably seated at the table and enjoying an exquisite Venetian dish.One of the traditional dishes of Venetian cuisine is based on a fish not found in the Adriatic Sea: dried salt cod.The…
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The Venice Biennale: information, history and quirks
Thousands of visitors from all over the world and hundreds of works of art, shows and international exhibitions: it’s the Venice Biennale. The event, which gathers the avant-garde and the fruits of the world’s most creative an…