“Acqua alta”, the flooding of Venice
Discover the fascinating history of Venice’s acqua alta, the high tides that flood the city. Learn how the lagoon and tides have shaped the city’s cultural heritage and how climate change is affecting the frequency and severity of flooding. Find out what Venetians do to cope with the high waters and how you can still enjoy the city during acqua alta.
the Gondola
A visit to Venice is not complete without taking a ride on the iconic gondola. Or is it? Read more to find out if it’s your cup of tea
The Venice Lagoon and the islands
62 islands spread out all over the lagoon. Not one alike the other.
St. Mark’s Square: the Doge’s Palace and the Basilica
The Must-do. For you as for the other 20 millions of visitors. Be clever: read this hints.
Wrong Questions
Honestly, we want to play a bit with you. Don’t get upset. Sometimes we have to answer to some questions that make our legs wobble.
Let’s clear them out.
Can’t say you didn’t know
That you are or not a first time visitor, give a look at this
Insider touring
We’ve done the cherry picking, this is the list
How survive in Venice / How let Venice survive
Never forget that Venice is a very peculiar city, must be treated with a special care by everyone, including you
Venice Lunch Eateries
Our short list of places where we sneak in for a snack or a quite bite between a meeting up and a text reply
Local Osterie & restaurants
Looking for a hidden gem in Venice where locals dine? Look no further! We are locals who have discovered the best authentic Venetian local Osterie & restaurants that will delight your taste buds and immerse you in the Venice culture. Venetian cuisine is very different from what’s eaten on the mainland, because the lagoon was such an important part of everyday life. Traditional dishes focus on the amazing fish and seafood brought in every day by fishermen from the Adriatic Sea, supplemented by vegetables grown on surrounding islands such as asparagus and artichokes. Check out some delicious dishes that are unique to Venice.