Cecilia Staiano
Spotter since 2019
About me
About me
I am Neapolitan by birth and by heart, but a piece of my heart is now dedicated to Venice. I moved here to study a master's degree in tourism, and when I finished my studies last autumn, I decided to stay here and work in the Venetian Tourism space. Of course I am homesick, The Veneto region is so different from the region I come from. North Italy, for those coming from the South, represents the cold, the fog, no sun ,no real pizza, no golden beach with crystal clear water. In these years I have learned to fight against these stereotypes.
Why Venice
While rushing to take a selfie on Rialto Bridge or paying extortionate prices for a gondola ride, you are experiencing a tiny sliver of what the city has to offer, because there is an absence of real Venetian life in this standard package holiday.
I want to share with you my favourite hidden spot and alternative things to do in Venice, so you can experience the living city behind the crowded attractions.
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My spots (16)
Population Counter
Venetian inhabitant counter
Venice has a population counter that's steadily dropping because of how the city is changing because of mass tourism. Visit it and make the realization...
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Cecilia
Staiano
Forte Marghera
Green on the mainland
"Forte Marghera" in Mestre, Venice is one of my favorite summer hangouts. I definitely recommend a visit for a wild, unusual view of the lagoon...
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Cecilia
Staiano
Gelateria Nico
Best ice cream in the city
"Gelateria Nico" has the best ice cream in Venice, and getting good ice cream here is not as easy as you might think! You can't miss the gianduiotto...
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Cecilia
Staiano
Caffè la Serra
Old French style
"Caffè la Serra" in Venice is a beautiful glass and iron cafe with a large lawn and garden, with a great offer that is like from late 1800s Paris.
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Cecilia
Staiano
Osteria al Cicheto
A few steps from the station
"Osteria al Cicheto" is a small bacaro, a fine osteria in Venice. It's where I take my friends who are about to leave by train and we don't have much time!
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Cecilia
Staiano
Santo Bevitore
Craft beers
"Santo Bevitore" is the perfect bar in Venice, whether I'm aching for an ice-cold beer or a good gin. I like how it's specialised in just a few things!
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Cecilia
Staiano
Mercatino San Maurizio
Vintage market
The "Mercatino San Maurizio", the antique market of Campo San Maurizio, is one of Venice's most precious market events. You can find just everything here.
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Cecilia
Staiano
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