Venice is a city with a mixture of rivers with insightful and intriguing sites. The typical view of Venice is stripy shirts, straw hats and gondolas. However the reality is, it’s full of people, bridges and side roads that are destined to be explored.
San Marco Bell Tower
The bell tower offers panoramic views of Venice. An early morning stroll allows you to view the sunrise that enhances the beauty of the city.
Cannaregio
Also known as the Jewish ghetto, it’s a place that’s filled with traditional shops and museums that step away from the souvenir and tourist side of town.
Walking Tours
They are free to do with the meeting point at the Campo. Locals guide you through the streets and teach the history of the place.
Also you should also be a tourist. Take a gondola tour through the ‘streets’ or rivers of Venice. Indulge in the sites, towns and the lives of Venice.
Feast on Venice
Granseola
Plated up elegantly on a plate is a spider crab served with fresh tomato sauce and pasta. This is one of the finest dishes to eat in Venice.
Baccalà Mentecato
This is Mantecato cod that is skinned and boiled which is then spread over fresh bread. It’s a renowned starter that has been very popular with both locals and tourists for years.
Cicchetti
In most restaurants or cafes you can order Cicchetti which is a plate filled with various delicacies.
Usually served are small sandwiches, meatballs, marinated olives, grilled vegetables, fried cheese and rice balls. It gives you the chance to taste various dishes in one sitting.
Katie in Wonderland 