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The Jewish Quarter – The Oldest in the Whole World
In the Jewish quarter, one can visit two synagogues & taste some Jewish food, especially pastry. The luckiest visitors might even come across celebrations!
By
Gioele
Pellegrini
Campo Santa Marghe – Venice Nightlife at its Best
The only spot in Venice with city-like nightlife vibe is Campo Santa Margherita! Enjoy having tourists, locals and students all gathered in a single place.
By
Gioele
Pellegrini
The Remer Pier – A Secret Passage to Canal Grande
The Remer Pier is an amazing spot to enjoy some moments of deserved rest after the long walks in Vencie with a takeaway drink from the taverna nearby.
By
Gioele
Pellegrini
Rialto's Fish Market – Authentic Taste and Sound
The two parts of Rialto's Fish Market are worth visiting not only for the buildings' beauty and the surrounding scenarios but also for the atmosphere.
By
Gioele
Pellegrini
Calle Varisco – Venice's Narrowest Passage
Calle Varisco, with its width of just 53 cm, has been universally declared the narrowest street in Venice. It is as difficult to find as it is to cross.
By
Gioele
Pellegrini
San Trovaso's Squero – Where Gondolas are Born
Does anyone know how a gondola, the iconic symbol of Venice is built? To learn about it, one should visit one of the few squeros left in town!
By
Gioele
Pellegrini
Osteria Rivetta – Tradition at its Highest
Being one of Venice’s more ancient Bacaros, Osteria Rivetta is perfect to dive into the local ritual of Venetian apertivo, that is “Ombra de vin e cicheto”
By
Gioele
Pellegrini
Local Fairs – Eating and Dancing with the Locals
Experience Venice's local charm at “Sagras” — rustic fairs with affordable food, live music, and a welcoming village-like atmosphere in iconic piazzas!
By
Gioele
Pellegrini
Via Garibaldi – The One and Only
Via Garibaldi in Venice blends local atmosphere and the tourist attractions, featuring bars, antique stalls, and a floating market with a unique charm.
By
Gioele
Pellegrini
Rizzardini Pastry – The Oldest In Town
Rizzardini’s evergreen sweets are: bussolà, meringhe and mandorlati. On weekends, if you are early and lucky, you can have the pleasure to try a “festivo”.
By
Gioele
Pellegrini
Fascist Ferrovia – Santa Lucia train station
"Fascist Ferrovia" Venice sits on the site of a convent. This station was originally a conceived and connected to the mainland in mid 1800. At present...
By
Stacy
Gibboni
MQ10 – Canal side aperitivo!
"MQ10" Venice is among my favorite locales that I would highly recommend to enjoy the sun by a canal side for an aperitivo; a spot with delicious treats!
By
Stacy
Gibboni
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