Getting lost in Venice's small lanes is perhaps the best ways to discover it and enjoy some of its spirit. It let's you discover unusual places which are a bit odd and off the typical tourist itineraries, but still much frequented…

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 Venetian Lagoon divides up into two parts, the Northern and Southern Lagoon. Both areas are dotted with islands, large and small. Many of these islands are now uninhabited and abandoned, but they still offer a strong sense of…