CARNEVALE IS THE MOST POPULAR EVENT IN VENICE: Carnevale di Venezia 2017 (Venice Carnival) runs from February 11 to February 28th and visitors to this pre-Lent Carnevale can expect a hive of activities in Venice, including pageants, entertainment, street performances, food, balls, theatre and plays. Piazza San Marco and the Venice lagoon are where most of the Carnevale […]
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Aperol Spritz – The Perfect Aperitif to have in Venice
APEROL SPRITZ IS THE MOST COMMONLY DRUNK APERITIF IN ITALY: When strolling around St. Marks Square or around the restaurant districts of Venice, a common drink that we see people enjoying is Aperol Spritz. This almost glowing bright orange drink is the most commonly drunk apéritif in Italy, but where it is most consumed is […]
An Encounter with Paradiso Perduto’s Charming Chef
PARADISO PERDUTO – A SEAFOOD RESTAURANT AND HOTSPOT IN VENICE: On our brief visit to Venice, we went looking for Paradiso Perduto (Paradise Lost), a seafood restaurant on Fondamenta della Misericordia in the Cannaregio district. Jonathan Phang had dined at this restaurant when he was doing his Venice to London train journey on the Venice […]
Venice’s Marriage of the Sea – Festa della Sensa 2017
Festa della Sensa – a Venice Festival Which Includes the Marriage of the Sea Ceremony: The Festa della Sensa (Feast of the Ascension), is a historical and colourful Venice festival that has been captured by many artists. This Ascension Day festival goes back to the days of the Venetian Republic and marks two important events […]
Piazzale Roma – A Hub for all Venice Transport
Piazzale Roma – the Gateway for all Venice Transport: Piazzale Roma has none of the charms of the many Venetian piazzas and campos. This large Venetian square at the western end of the island is a major hub for all Venice transport and the thousands of people who use the square every day are either hopping […]
Trattoria al Ponte del Megio – A Small Trattoria in Santa Croce
Trattoria al Ponte del Megio – A Small Canal-Side Trattoria in Santa Croce: Trattoria al Ponte del Megio is a smallish canal-side trattoria in Santa Croce. It is located on Calle Larga, right by the bridge of the same name. Restaurants near Ponte del Megio We had planned to dine at La Zucca, a popular […]
Trattoria alla Madonna – Good Food and a Nice Atmosphere
Trattoria all Madonna – A Venetian Institution: Trattoria alla Madonna was one of the first restaurants we dined at when we arrived in Venice. Located near the Rialto Bridge in the San Polo district, it was easy to get to from our hotel in San Marco. Having been around since the 1950’s, Trattoria alla Madonna […]
Ponte dei Pugni – A Venice Bridge Known for its Fistfights
Ponte dei Pugni – Where The Ancient Tradition of Fistfights Took Place: There are hundreds of bridges criss-crossing the back canals of Venice, but one that is quite well-known is the Ponte dei Pugni. Located near Campo St Barnaba in Dorsoduro, Ponte dei Pugni is a famous Venice bridge that tells of an ancient tradition […]
Luggage Storage in Venice
Deposito Bagagli – Where to Store Your Luggage for Your Short Stay in Venice: If you are arriving in Venice with a large suitcase, one of the biggest challenge is how to get your luggage across the many of bridges that criss-cross the city. So if you’re only stopping in Venice for a brief visit, […]
Libreria Acqua Alta – A Hidden Gem in Venice
Libreria Acqua Alta is a Unique Second-hand Bookshop with an Eccentric Owner: Wandering around Castello, we came across the Libreria Acqua Alta, a bookshop whose welcome sign says that it is “the most beautiful Bookshop in the World”. To me, that was like waving a red flag to a bull as I thought that I […]
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