One of my favorite parts of this trip was wandering the streets of the city of canals, Venice. Thereโs a special energy to this place with sea green water flowing through it. The locals are friendly and passionate about the food and wine. I was lucky to receive local recommendations that I loved. Here are some things you must do next time you visit:
1. Located a little ways from the touristy path, Vino Vero @vino__vero is a local winebar serving globally sourced wine & Cicchetti – small snacks or side dishes. Vino Vero cicchetti include gourmet tiny open faced sandwiches with bold flavors that you can pair with their recommended wines. Enjoying my wine & cicchetti while sitting next to the canal at sunset was one of my favorite Venice experiences.
2. For unique gifts or mementos of your time in Venice, stop by @feelinvenice. All the products are 100% designed in Venice by local artists.
3. Visit Piazza San Marco, often known in English as St Markโs Square, is the principal public square of Venice, Italy, where it is generally known just as la Piazza. Considered one of the finest squares in the world and Veniceโs prime attraction, it is surrounded on three sides by the stately arcades of public buildings and on the fourth, by Basilica di San Marcoโs domes and arches and the soaring St. Markโs campanile.
4. A met a local who recommended @pasticcerianobile as the best bakery to grab a coffee in Venice.
5. Have dinner at @trattoriapontini sitting by the water while being serenaded by street musicians.
6. Taking a private gondola through the smaller canals of Venice will set you back 80โฌ. If youโd like to ride a gondola in a more affordable experience. Catch the group gondola canal crossing for 2โฌ around the corner from @ciakvenezia.
7. Wander & get lost in the streets of Venice and see where it leads you to discover.