Planning a trip to Venice? Treat yourself to a personalized Venice Insider Program. Click here for more information.
Even though Giudecca lies directly in front of Venice and the vaporetto ride takes only 3 minutes, it is often ignored by visitors. The small island is however perfect to escape the crowds in Venice. …
When I think about Murano glass, I immediately imagine a glassmaster blowing a pipe in an artisanal way at a dusty-looking furnace. There is however much more to it. Even though it is still done …
You can easily walk for hours in the small streets of Venice without getting a clear sense of the size and orientation of the city. I therefore always enjoy to climb to a higher point …
San Michele is one of the most intriguing islands of the Venetian lagoon. You can see the island from the shore in Venice, but the secrets of its cemetery are well-hidden behind a large wall. …
More than 20 million visitors per year walk around the small streets of Venice. Everyone wants to see the same landmarks, such as Palazzo Ducale or the Rialto bridge, which makes the surrounding areas overcrowded …
One of the many beautiful islands in the Venetian lagoon is Certosa. It is located on a 5 minutes vaporetto ride to the east side of Venice, between San Pietro and Sant’Elena. Certosa is very …