Venice is a perfect out-in-the-open movie set. The greatest actors have passed through the Venice Film Festival (the oldest Film Festival in the world) not to mention the movies shot on site. Surely, when you think hard enough, you’ll remember some movie titles, but here are some of the most celebrated American movies filmed in Venice. Continue reading
Every year more that 24 million tourists arrive in Venice. That isn’t a few. And if you don’t want to feel like your part of the masses, there are certainly some tricks to adopt to not seem like a tourist in Venice (apart from booking a nice apartment in Venice instead of an anonymous hotel) and enjoy the satisfying and memorable “slow” vacation. Continue reading
If you like walking, Venice is the place for you. And if you like running? Even better. Except for those crowded areas, from Piazza San Marco to Rialto, it wouldn’t be simple running in the crowd, not even if you liked obstacle courses. But running in Venice can be managed nevertheless. Continue reading
You can say a lot about Venetians, but you can’t say that don’t love to eat and drink well. They may not be gourmand recipes – in fact often the ingredients are of a poor nature – but the satisfaction in tasting the most exquisite traditional Venetian plates is guaranteed. We’ve seen how to choose the best restaurants in Venice and some of the best cicchetti, so here then are couple suggestions in ordering the best meals in restaurants, especially if you want to experience the city’s culinary atmosphere. Continue reading
Even Venice has its Gran Prix: the Historical Regatta (Regata Storica.) No shiny cars, but fierce crew members on traditional boats-rigorously oars- that are ready to challenge all rivalries that would make even Formula 1 champions envious.
Where to eat in Venice? But most importantly, what to eat? These are frequently asked questions, so don’t worry. There are those who love to immerse themselves in the traditional cuisine, those who look for a more international cuisine, those who prefer full course meals in elegant restaurants, and well those who don’t have the time to sit down because the city is too beautiful and deserves exploring in depth. If it is your habit to eat something quick, but savory, that is both traditional and made with territorial ingredients, bacari (typical Venetian bars) and cicchetti (venetian snacks) are just for you. Here are some suggestions on where to taste a few Venetian delicacies.
Venice is a marvelous enigma, fascinating and mysterious. Who can really get to know it results in carrying unforgettable emotions. If there were a Venetian dictionary for its soul, grasping its spirit would be easier; but in the meantime we can content ourselves with another type of help. Continue reading
How beautiful is Venice? Well, a lot, no doubt. You have to visit it at least once in your life. And the time that you do, it shouldn’t be stressful it should be a perfect vacation in a unique reality. The first step to doing so is to think of the city as a living entity, and not just an open museum. Continue reading
In Venice there are no streets, like there are no vias, and no piazzas. Well actually, the city on water doesn’t let contradiction stop it, with each rule there is one exception. The lagoon has by exception one piazza (San Marco), one Via (Garibaldi) and one street, Strada Nova. Continue reading
In the splendid Cannaregio quarter, in a still very populated area of the city, slightly off the major touristic routes lies the Venetian Ghetto. It is a tranquil and fascinating area that readily reveals very important history. Continue reading
The Gran Canal is the spine of Venice and the arteries of navigation that connect the extremities of the city and the only real water boulevard to admire the facades of the beautiful Venetian Palaces. Continue reading
Of course, Venice is a city on water, but finding yourself on a rainy vacation isn’t the best. Fortunately, an island with centuries of history and infinite artistic resources doesn’t shy away from a storm or a couple days of bad weather. So here are some suggestions on what to do when it rains in Venice.
Today we would like to do something different and see Venice from another perspective. This is how: Venice offers a lot within the historical city center’s boundaries, but there is a whole world to discover from the Barena “tidelands” to the numerous islands that surround the lagoon. Continue reading
Here we go. Tickets in hand. Reservations made and expectations high! You are about to visit Venice, I mean its no Detroit (with all respect). If you have already visited, by now you can’t get enough; but if it’s your first time in Venice, here then is a few suggestions to experience your vacation to the max!
Amongst the infinite Italian marvels, there is a small island in the northeast that hides a great secret. Millions of people every year visit it. Everyone in the world knows of it. Try showing a picture of St. Marks square to a Japanese child or an elderly Brazilian, trust me they will recognize it to be Venice. Continue reading