Discovering Venice

The Venice International Film Festival is one of the most popular venetian event. But have you ever thought to come to Venice during the festival del cinema and to take active part in it, enjoying the new films and the stars walking on the red carpet? Do you think it is impossible or difficult? Thus, give a look to this article and discover how Venice and the cinema can be both enjoyed…

The prestigious fabrics of Venice are famous all over the world. As a matter of fact, they represent one of the best expression of Italian manufacture both as technique and design. Would you like to know something more about those famous fabric textiles? Thus, let’s start from the beginning and let’s go back to the XI century…

On the island of Giudecca in Venice, there is a church called the Redentore.

The gondola is a symbol of Venice. What it would be the amazing sight from the old palaces reflecting on the Canal Grande or the enchantment of the canals at sunset without the gondolas? However, do you know how the gondole of Venezia are built, their history and their peculiarities? If not, keep on reading…

To enjoy your venetian holiday, what about a glass exhibition? In this respect, we have the right advice for you! From 18th April to 31st July 2016 at the Venice glass museum Le Stanze del Vetro in San Giorgio Island, glass art works by the main protagonists of the Vienna Modernism are featuring.

June is a very special month in Venice since there are a lot of local festivals which still keep the true spirit of the city. During these events, the atmosphere gets amazing and the lively and friendly mood of the venetian people can be appreciated at its best. Thus, we can talk about good food, live music, games and entertainment… but what about an unforgettable experience, a real touch of venetian insider life?

If you are planning to go to Venice and you need a travel card to buy online, you can get the Venezia Unica City Pass, an all-in-one pass for public transportation, admission to museums, tourist attractions and cultural events. You will see that taking public transportation, entering the most beautiful exhibitions, getting into events and important venues has never been so easy and fast!

If you decide to come to Venice, a good idea for the accommodation is to look for apartment rentals, a solution that will improve the quality of your holiday by letting yourself experience the real soul of the place and getting to know its true spirit.

Sant’Erasmo,  a little island of the Venice lagoon (3,26 km2!), situated at the north site of Venice. Because of its very fertile soil, the island has always been referred to as the Orto di Venezia (Venice vegetable-garden) and even now, when walking along its beautiful sites, it is possible to appreciate its agricultural vocation.

Hi everybody! Going to the past artichoke feast in Sant'Erasmo gave me an idea to cook delicious "fondi di carciofo" (artichoke's bottoms) in a different way (we usually stir-fry them with garlic and persil), so here it is:

For 4 people, here are the ingredients you will need: