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Convent of the Discalced Carmelites: Venice's mystical garden

The history of the mystical garden of the Convent of the Discalced Carmelites goes back a long way. The friars have always had a vegetable garden close to their convent where, together with...

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Enjoy Respect Venezia: practical advice to enjoy Venice with respect

For centuries, the canals and exceptional historic, architectural and artistic treasures of Venice have been in the dreams of every Italian or foreign traveller. An extraordinary landscape that, in...

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Tour Venice by vaporetto (water bus): how to get around the lagoon city

If you want to tour Venice, the water bus will help you save time. The city of Venice is criss-crossed entirely by canals with over 400 bridges and 3000 “calli” (very narrow pedestrian paths). The...

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The Jewish Ghetto in Venice: a unique neighbourhood in the world

Hidden away in Venice is a treasure trove of culture and colour. It is the Jewish ghetto in the Cannareggio district, a stone's throw from the Santa Lucia train station. It is the first...

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Convento dei Carmelitani Scalzi in Venice: a 'divine' discovery in the garden

There is a tiny treasure chest near Santa Lucia Station in Venice. It is the fascinating Convent of the Barefoot Carmelite Fathers of Venice. The order arrived in the lagoon city from Milan in...

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Summer in Venice: the festivals and local celebrations you just can't miss

When summer arrives, Venice also opens the season of local festivals, or should we say "feste" as they are called in the lagoon city. Yes, we should! Lots of evenings spent on the islands and in the...

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Venice access fee: exemption for guests staying overnight in hotels, rented rooms and B&Bs

There are a total of 29 "red alert” days between 25 April and 14 July 2024, during which all day-trippers from outside the Veneto region have to pay the access fee to enter the...