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Ten years ago, while exploring the Renaissance city of Mantua in Lombardy, I bumped into a bunch of cyclists embarking on a “bike and barge” trip all the way to Venice. It sounded like the perfect way to hit the quiet backroads of the little-known Polesine region, which surrounds the Po River and stretches to the Adriatic. Finally, here I am, joini...

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Burano Island makes a fantastic day (or half-day) trip from Venice. If you have time to spare in Venice, here’s why you should add Burano to your list! Ever seen those photos of Venice that show brightly-painted buildings and flowerpots? Those aren’t from the main island of Venice, but Burano. The island is a true photo-lover’s paradise!

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Is Venice overpriced? In some ways, sure, but not in others. The bad news is that hotels and restaurants tend to charge premium rates in this small city, where there’s no room to build anything new, and public transport tickets are eye-watering. But then there’s the good: the main sights are free, cheap bar snacks are nutritious, and the city cente...

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The innovative construction of Venetian chimneys stands as a testament to the city’s unique approach to addressing the challenges posed by its specific geographical conditions. With high humidity, salt air, and densely packed dwellings of varying heights, the Venetians needed ingenious solutions to ensure safety and efficiency in chimney design and...

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The waters in Venice's main canal turned fluorescent green on Sunday in the area near the Rialto bridge and authorities are seeking to trace the cause, Italy's fire department said. The regional environmental protection agency has received samples of the altered waters and is working to identify the substance that changed their color, the departmen...

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Planning a trip to the City of Masks and wondering what to eat in Venice?  In fact, the food in Venice, Italy, differs quite drastically from other regions and cities. Historically, those living in the city of islands had access to a different assortment of ingredients than those from the mainland.  Over the years, the city started to import suppli...

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The Festa della Sensa is a traditional Venetian celebration that takes place on the Sunday following the Ascension, which is usually in May or early June. The festival commemorates the historical and spiritual importance of Venice as a maritime power and highlights the city’s relationship with the sea. The event dates back to the 9th century and wa...

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Venice is an urban oxymoron, a 21st-century international village, caught in-between its dual identity as a mecca for the global cultural crowd (hello, Venice Architecture Biennale 2023) and home to a permanent population of locals. Venice sits at the centre of the contemporary cultural stage thanks to a legacy of institutions in the field – histor...

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Burano, the colorful island of Italy enchanted with its unique, exceptional beauty, is a paradise that creates emotions. Hidden just 40 minutes from bustling Venice, the small fishing village of Burano, with houses painted in bright colors, is a terrestrial rainbow in the world. All those who have visited Burano remain fascinated by the riot of col...

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Just as a jigsaw puzzle is made up of hundreds, sometimes thousands, of pieces, so is Venice. Punctuating the Venetian lagoon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are hundreds of islands: 118 are those on which the center we all know was built, but as many as 62 islands are scattered all around: they offer natural beauty, historical and archaeological re...

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