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Curiosities, stories and practical tips about Venice.
10 Oct 2026 · 1 min read
When Venice met Japan
Marco Polo, "Cipangu" and four young Japanese received by the Doge in 1585.
7 Oct 2026 · 1 min read
Cicchetti and bacari: how to eat well in Venice without the tourist traps
What an "ombra" is, how to order and why it pays to walk a few bridges away from the square.
2 Oct 2026 · 1 min read
What is Venice built on? An upside-down forest
Beneath the palaces lies an entire forest, driven into the mud for centuries. Here is how they did it.