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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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Discover the Gesuiti church: Venice’s hidden baroque jewel

Close to the vaporetto stop at Fondamenta Nuove, you'll find Campo dei Gesuiti with the Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta, often simply called the Gesuiti. The square in Cannaregio usually feels quiet and empty,...

Where to eat and drink in Venice: 12 tips from locals

Venice is just as tempting for food and drinks as it is for its canals and palaces. From cosy coffee spots to places for a fancy dinner, the city has plenty of great options. I...

Experience the thrill of the Regata Storica in Venice

Experience the vibrant history and thrilling races at the Regata Storica, one of the most celebrated traditions of Venice! You don’t want to miss a moment of this must-see event showcasing traditional rowing races...

Venice by vaporetto: 8 palazzos to spot on Canal Grande

Taking vaporetto line 1 along Canal Grande is one of the best ways to experience Venice. It’s affordable, easy, and offers front-row views of some of the city's most iconic buildings. The palazzos lining...

The Festa della Sensa is the wedding of the year in Venice

The Festa della Sensa is a traditional event, which symbolizes the marriage between Venice and the sea. It takes place on June 1, 2025, which is the Sunday after Ascension (Sensa in Italian). Before...

A walk from Cannaregio to Arsenale with Mattia

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

What to expect from the Architecture Biennale 2025

From May 10 until November 23, the Architecture Biennale will draw again thousands of enthusiastic visitors to Venice. Architecture is all around us — just think of the stunning buildings that define Venice —...

How to prepare your visit to the Architecture Biennale 2025

The 2025 edition of the Venice Architecture Biennale runs from May 10 until November 23. Curator Carlo Ratti has titled the exhibition ‘Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective.’ and it’s all about rethinking architecture’s role in...

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