Just before you cross the lagoon, on the long road and Rail Bridge leading to Venice, you'll find “Mestre”. It's a built-up area that has developed around the major economic activities of Venice's mainland, with a port, shipyards,…

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…

It’s time to abandon the customary and crowded tourist routes and instead, take a walk between the sea and nature, in many places that could be easily reached from St. Mark’s Square in just a little time.With the arrival of summer…