Gio's suggestions for your stay in Venice
Venetian hidden gems
As a Venetian, I'll show you some beautiful but overlooked spots often set aside to give priority to the main and most famous attractions.
The oldest European Jewish Ghetto is 5 minutes by foot from the flat. It was built during the Republic of Venice in 1516; Jews were forced to remain in the Ghetto from sunset to sunrise. Restrictions lasted until the French conquest of Venice in 1797, when racial laws have been unwritten.
87 locals recommend
Jewish Ghetto
2882 Calle Ghetto VecchioThe oldest European Jewish Ghetto is 5 minutes by foot from the flat. It was built during the Republic of Venice in 1516; Jews were forced to remain in the Ghetto from sunset to sunrise. Restrictions lasted until the French conquest of Venice in 1797, when racial laws have been unwritten.
Less than 10 minutes form the apartment you can cross a particuar bridge. 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 FeliceLess than 10 minutes form the apartment you can cross a particuar bridge. 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.
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
298 locals recommend
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
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/
172 locals recommend
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/
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!
189 locals recommend
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!
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!
Fondamenta dei Ormesini is the nightlife center of Cannaregio district. Along the street facing the canal you can try different places to taste "chicchetti", the Venetian finger food, and have an aperitif; Al Timon Bragozzo stands out thanks to its original flavours and its deserved popularity.
233 locals recommend
Al Timon
2754 Fondamenta dei OrmesiniFondamenta dei Ormesini is the nightlife center of Cannaregio district. Along the street facing the canal you can try different places to taste "chicchetti", the Venetian finger food, and have an aperitif; Al Timon Bragozzo stands out thanks to its original flavours and its deserved popularity.
Immediately out of the apartment an excellent pastry is located. It's a good choice if you want to have a great breakfast or also a little snack before the dinner if you come back to the flat in the afternoon. Their pastries will reward your taste and sight!
22 locals recommend
Pasticceria Nobile
1818 CannaregioImmediately out of the apartment an excellent pastry is located. It's a good choice if you want to have a great breakfast or also a little snack before the dinner if you come back to the flat in the afternoon. Their pastries will reward your taste and sight!
This historical tavern has been managed by the same family for more than a hundred years. Here "spritz" cannot be ordered since is exclusively available wine, usually accompained with a typical meat ball. The dishes offered are the ones of the Venetian cousine, highly suggested if you want to immerse yourself in the real Venice.
178 locals recommend
Cà D'Oro alla Vedova
3912 Ramo Ca' d'OroThis historical tavern has been managed by the same family for more than a hundred years. Here "spritz" cannot be ordered since is exclusively available wine, usually accompained with a typical meat ball. The dishes offered are the ones of the Venetian cousine, highly suggested if you want to immerse yourself in the real Venice.
In the same street of "Al Timon Bragozzo" you'll find also many other inn and tavern where to have an aperitif and even try meat or fish specialities. After this experience you can consider yourself a real Venetian!
290 locals recommend
Il Paradiso Perduto
2540 Fondamenta CannaregioIn the same street of "Al Timon Bragozzo" you'll find also many other inn and tavern where to have an aperitif and even try meat or fish specialities. After this experience you can consider yourself a real Venetian!
20 minutes from the apartment but 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!
81 locals recommend
Rossopomodoro
404 Calle Larga S. Marco20 minutes from the apartment but 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!
Are you tired after a long day of walking all around the Island? Try this delicious pizzeria take away close to the flat and come back to restore yourself. It won't be the most typicial Venetial meal but for sure a tasty one!
16 locals recommend
Arte Della Pizza
1861A Calle de l’AseoAre you tired after a long day of walking all around the Island? Try this delicious pizzeria take away close to the flat and come back to restore yourself. It won't be the most typicial Venetial meal but for sure a tasty one!