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The Venice Insider is a blog for frequent visitors to Venice. It provides you with insights, background information and insider tips on events, sestieri (neighbourhoods), history, art, architecture and so much more.

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The perfect gift guide for Venice lovers

With the year-end approaching, it’s time to start shopping for family and friends. Finding a unique and personal gift isn’t always easy, especially for Venice lovers. To help, I’ve listed 12 ideas suitable for...

Walks in Venice. In the footsteps of 9 locals

My latest travel guide offers you an authentic and personal view of Venice. What makes this book unique is the close collaboration with nine Venetian locals, who shared their favourite spots and hidden gems....

A walk from Parco San Giuliano to Sacca Fisola with Demis

In this new series, Venetian locals reveal their hidden gems and personal favorites, offering insider tips for a unique Venice experience. Each walk is carefully designed based on their recommendations to guide you through...

Useful apps when traveling to Venice

Traveling around Venice can be quite complicated, especially if you don’t know the city very well. Luckily, there are plenty of apps that can make your trip easier and more relaxed. Most of these...

A walk from San Francesco del Deserto to San Giovanni in Bragora with Luisella

In this new series, Venetian locals reveal their hidden gems and personal favorites, offering insider tips to experience Venice like never before. Each walk is carefully crafted from their recommendations to guide you through...

A walk across Dorsoduro with Federico and Paolo

In this new series, Venetian locals reveal their hidden gems and personal favorites, offering insider tips to experience Venice like never before. Each walk is carefully crafted from their recommendations to guide you through...

A walk from Torcello to Giudecca with Nicoletta

In this new series, Venetian locals reveal their hidden gems and personal favorites, offering insider tips to experience Venice like never before. Each walk is carefully crafted from their recommendations to guide you through...

Wander through the hidden gardens in Venice

Venice is often known as the city of canals and bridges. Surprisingly, Venice has over 500 gardens, by far more than its 403 bridges. Many of these gardens remain hidden from sight, concealed behind...

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