So much great information here. I agree about the water taxi-- whatever the price, it’s worth the experience. I’ll never forget the feeling of first catching sight of Venice as you motor in on the boat. One of the seminal experiences of a trip to Italy.
Thank you for this. I wish I had found this before I went to Venice. There were times when my instincts were correct and worked in consort with the city. And then there were times that my lack of knowledge led down frustrating process travel paths of the Venice rookie. But regardless I fell in love and I fell hard. That city is now in my blood if not soul. It is the ultimate lover of cities who gets you if one is open to understanding and are patient to feel your way through things to experience it all on the road of discovery. And I only touched one small bit of it. But Venice is on my mind all the time, every day, sometimes reappearing at random moments. I died of happiness in Venice, and again and again with every photo, remembrance and thought. It’s the perfect balance of too much and not enough, and yet it is just enough for me, in whatever the city chooses to reveal and share. I can’t stand the amount of happiness I felt, even when trying to slog through the tourist mass and feeling a bit of pity for the city. But having come from a place that depends on tourism for its very survival, I understand the having to live with it. And still I’m in love. Make no mistake, I wasn’t looking for this, I didn’t expect to feel an affinity with this place. I thought I would simply see it and be gone. But oh no. Captivated doesn’t even cover the magic it is if one opens the arteries of experience and breathes in that salt infused air, the architecture, the remaining hints of familial frescos, the smell of the days catch being turned into culinary magnificence, the grandeur of it all. Oh yeah, this ain’t no crush. So until next time Venice. In the meantime I will have to get by with reading these wonderful tips. Thank you.
Ohh this has inspired me to take my first solo post divorce trip to Venice! Which month and which hotel will be my next quest ✨
Honest and helpful!
Going for the Biennale in May next year and have shared this with my friends. Thanks Gillian, this is GOLD
I am definitely keeping this in my back pocket for next year.
So much great information here. I agree about the water taxi-- whatever the price, it’s worth the experience. I’ll never forget the feeling of first catching sight of Venice as you motor in on the boat. One of the seminal experiences of a trip to Italy.
A terrific post chock full of great info. Thanks Gillian!
I’ve never said no to a spritz and potato chips! Looking forward to taking one of your walks when I’m back in Venice.
Excellent post! This is the best information I’ve seen for a first visit. I wish I had this for every new city I visit.
Thank you for this. I wish I had found this before I went to Venice. There were times when my instincts were correct and worked in consort with the city. And then there were times that my lack of knowledge led down frustrating process travel paths of the Venice rookie. But regardless I fell in love and I fell hard. That city is now in my blood if not soul. It is the ultimate lover of cities who gets you if one is open to understanding and are patient to feel your way through things to experience it all on the road of discovery. And I only touched one small bit of it. But Venice is on my mind all the time, every day, sometimes reappearing at random moments. I died of happiness in Venice, and again and again with every photo, remembrance and thought. It’s the perfect balance of too much and not enough, and yet it is just enough for me, in whatever the city chooses to reveal and share. I can’t stand the amount of happiness I felt, even when trying to slog through the tourist mass and feeling a bit of pity for the city. But having come from a place that depends on tourism for its very survival, I understand the having to live with it. And still I’m in love. Make no mistake, I wasn’t looking for this, I didn’t expect to feel an affinity with this place. I thought I would simply see it and be gone. But oh no. Captivated doesn’t even cover the magic it is if one opens the arteries of experience and breathes in that salt infused air, the architecture, the remaining hints of familial frescos, the smell of the days catch being turned into culinary magnificence, the grandeur of it all. Oh yeah, this ain’t no crush. So until next time Venice. In the meantime I will have to get by with reading these wonderful tips. Thank you.
So helpful. Next time I'm splurging on a water taxi just for the experience!
Great article Gillian
If you want the best pizza in Venice then visit 1000 Gourmet Pizza and l advise to book.
I have been there twice in the last two weeks.
Loads of helpful information, as usual! Thank you