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Our local ambassadors discover the most authentic spots for you.
IS THERE ANYTHING MORE ROMANTIC THAN LOSING YOURSELF IN VENICE?
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Murano, the island of glass
For anyone visiting Venice, a trip to the city’s largest islands is practically a must.The closest of these is Murano, which, as you approach it on the vaporetto water bus, stands against the setting of the northern lagoon, with i…
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Looking up at the street names
I have walked along "Riva del Vin" (Wine Street) without getting drunk and on "Rio Terà degli Assassini" (the assassin's street) without being afraid. I've also gone on "Ponte dei Pugni" (the Bridge of Fists) without having to be…
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The floating fruit market
Venice, like all cities, has undergone many changes over the years. Old customs and crafts have disappeared. They are remembered only in old photographs or the stories of old people. Anyone over fifty can remember something that n…