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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Strolling in the Square
St Mark’s Square, known as “the drawing room” of Venice, is undoubtedly the main attraction for any tourist coming to the city.Even for a native like me, who has spent over half a century living in Venice, the square still has the…
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The feast of the “Madonna della Salute”
The feast days of San Martino and the Madonna della Salute are celebrated not only in church but also with traditional recipes. November is the month when winter really starts to bite. Sometimes, rain produces the "acqua alta" ph…