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10+ Places in Venice for when you need a break

My picks for a gelato treat, a leafy park, a swoon-worthy church and a clean bathroom

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Gillian Longworth McGuire
Mar 15, 2022
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I know that everyone (and that includes me) says that getting lost is the best part of visiting Venice. That is almost always true. But sometimes, you are tired and have to pee or you are hot or cold and exasperated. For exactly those moments I made you a list with ten + of my favorite places in Venice for when you need a break. These are places where you can sit down, find a clean bathroom, get a snack, or a quick not overwhelming culture fix. You know, the essentials.

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