Gio's suggestions for your stay in Venice
Venetian hidden gems
As Venetian, I'll show you some beautiful but overlooked spots often set aside to give priority to the main and most famous attractions.
At the rooftop of this luxury department store, you can have a georgius view for free. I really suggest you to don't miss is. Booking is required: https://www.dfs.com/t-fondaco/rooftop-terrace-booking
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T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi
Ponte di RialtoAt the rooftop of this luxury department store, you can have a georgius view for free. I really suggest you to don't miss is. Booking is required: https://www.dfs.com/t-fondaco/rooftop-terrace-booking
Close to the most famous square of Venice, an awesome library out of the ordinary is hidden: through its little main door you'll be brought in a new dimension, made exclusively made of thousands of books!
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Libreria Acqua alta
5176b C. Longa Santa Maria FormosaClose to the most famous square of Venice, an awesome library out of the ordinary is hidden: through its little main door you'll be brought in a new dimension, made exclusively made of thousands of books!
Get an impressive view of Venice and its network of canals from the top of the famous spiral staircase of the Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo. Gaze across the rooftops to see landmark monuments and church domes. Buy tickets here: https://www.gioiellinascostidivenezia.it/en/opening-hours-tickets/
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Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
4303 Scala Contarini del BovoloGet an impressive view of Venice and its network of canals from the top of the famous spiral staircase of the Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo. Gaze across the rooftops to see landmark monuments and church domes. Buy tickets here: https://www.gioiellinascostidivenezia.it/en/opening-hours-tickets/
There are nearly 400 bridges in Venice but only one in the city center has no parapet. If in a few days you get bored with the typical bridges just hop in to Ponte Chiodo to try something different.
Ponte Chiodo
Rio di san FeliceThere are nearly 400 bridges in Venice but only one in the city center has no parapet. If in a few days you get bored with the typical bridges just hop in to Ponte Chiodo to try something different.
Venetian lagoon is full of little islands and since the early 19th century Venetians decided to use one of them as cemetery. The island is entirely dedicated to churches and many, elegant ranks of marble tombs.
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Isola di San Michele
Venetian lagoon is full of little islands and since the early 19th century Venetians decided to use one of them as cemetery. The island is entirely dedicated to churches and many, elegant ranks of marble tombs.
My favourite places to eat out
Just a few tips to enjoy a good meal out with a good value for money, keeping you away from toruist traps. Here's a list of my favourites places close to the apartment!
I suggest you to always check prices to prevent bad experieces!
Have a nice dine out while tasting the typical flavours of Venetian fishes avoiding the overcrowed and overpriced restaurant. A wide selection of excellent dishes at the right price, this is my favourite place to eat fish out!
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Osteria Mocenigo
1919 Salizada San StaeHave a nice dine out while tasting the typical flavours of Venetian fishes avoiding the overcrowed and overpriced restaurant. A wide selection of excellent dishes at the right price, this is my favourite place to eat fish out!
15 minutes from the apartment and 30 seconds from St. Mark Square, Rossopomodoro is a pizzeria of a chain, famous for the fresh pizzas made with the Neapolitan recepit. Prices are on the average (7.5 euros for a margherita) and as you can see on the map, is just next to the most famous square of Venice without being overpriced!
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Rossopomodoro
404 Calle Larga S. Marco15 minutes from the apartment and 30 seconds from St. Mark Square, Rossopomodoro is a pizzeria of a chain, famous for the fresh pizzas made with the Neapolitan recepit. Prices are on the average (7.5 euros for a margherita) and as you can see on the map, is just next to the most famous square of Venice without being overpriced!
A typical osteria, a Venetian laid back restaurant where you can feel at home and where a friendly atmosphere will envelopes you. This restaurant wants to be the celebration of the typical venetian cousine. You can also find fresh made pizza and is one of the only restuarant gardens in Venice.
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Osteria Trattoria Al Nono Risorto
2338 Sotoportego de Siora BettinaA typical osteria, a Venetian laid back restaurant where you can feel at home and where a friendly atmosphere will envelopes you. This restaurant wants to be the celebration of the typical venetian cousine. You can also find fresh made pizza and is one of the only restuarant gardens in Venice.
Do you want to taste something new, made with seasonal vegetables? Osteria La Zucca may be the right choice: some meat dishes and a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan courses.
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La Zucca
1762 S. CroceDo you want to taste something new, made with seasonal vegetables? Osteria La Zucca may be the right choice: some meat dishes and a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan courses.
Faithful to the tradition of Venetian cuisine, Cantina Do Spade tries to make known to their customers typical recipes, respecting the seasonality of ingredients. Beside a great meal, here you can have an aperitif, one of the most distinctive Venetian activities. Cantina Do Spade is one of the best place to get this experience, where daily many people meet up to share a moment.
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Cantina Do Spade
Faithful to the tradition of Venetian cuisine, Cantina Do Spade tries to make known to their customers typical recipes, respecting the seasonality of ingredients. Beside a great meal, here you can have an aperitif, one of the most distinctive Venetian activities. Cantina Do Spade is one of the best place to get this experience, where daily many people meet up to share a moment.