You probably know this already, but Venice is a gem – one of a kind, a picture postcard, straight from a movie set. In fact, Venice has the nickname of La Serenissima which translates as ‘most serene,’ meaning that if you get lost in Venice, there are worse things that could happen to you...
The stunning city of Venice, Italy, is not without its problems, whether it’s the constant risk of flooding, water damage to its precious buildings, or the toll of over tourism in Venice due to the huge number of visitors who want to enjoy its treasures each year. As a result, it is...
A long time ago, pre-family, I visited Venice on an interrailing trip, staying in the Youth Hostel, eating pizza squares for lunch, and trying to see Venice ‘on the cheap’. This beautiful city was somewhere I hoped to return to with my other half and the kids, but we didn’t make it until...
The San Marco sestiere (neighbourhood) is the epicentre and beating heart of Venice – surrounded on three sides by the Grand Canal, it holds some of the most iconic sights and historical treasures of the city. As a result, you are likely to spend quite a bit of time in the San Marco...
If you are in Venice for a few days, then you have enough time to divide your itinerary into half day chunks and explore the six main neighbourhoods (‘sestiere’) in separate sections. This helps you to explore beyond the San Marco sestiere and experience the different areas of the city...
All ‘roads’ seem to lead to, or through, the San Marco neighbourhood of Venice. So, after you have given San Marco the attention it deserves, you can easily explore San Polo and the Dorsoduro together in a day. That leaves you with the Castello, Cannaregio, and San Croce still to explore...