Marina's Guidebook

Marina
Marina's Guidebook

Parks & Nature

Public green space
The Giardini is one of the few public green spaces in Venice. It’s right by the Giardini Biennale boat stop and literally 3 minutes from the flat. It has a small playground for children. The second part of the Giardini, which is home to the national pavilions, is open for special exhibitions during Venice’s Biennales. The section showcases fascinating architecture from the 1930s up to the 1980s, with buildings by renowned architects such as Alvar Aalto and Gerrit Rietveld.
325 locals recommend
Giardini della Biennale
Calle Giazzo
325 locals recommend
The Giardini is one of the few public green spaces in Venice. It’s right by the Giardini Biennale boat stop and literally 3 minutes from the flat. It has a small playground for children. The second part of the Giardini, which is home to the national pavilions, is open for special exhibitions during Venice’s Biennales. The section showcases fascinating architecture from the 1930s up to the 1980s, with buildings by renowned architects such as Alvar Aalto and Gerrit Rietveld.

Sightseeing

This museum showcases a fascinating collection of historic gondolas, impressive ship models and other memorabilia that are significant to Venice’s naval past. Museo Storico Navale, as the museum of the Italian Navy, also showcases the interesting past of the organization. Riva S. Biasio, 2148, Castello, Venezia, Italy, +39 041 244 1399
78 locals recommend
Museo Storico Navale di Venezia
2148 Riva S. Biasio
78 locals recommend
This museum showcases a fascinating collection of historic gondolas, impressive ship models and other memorabilia that are significant to Venice’s naval past. Museo Storico Navale, as the museum of the Italian Navy, also showcases the interesting past of the organization. Riva S. Biasio, 2148, Castello, Venezia, Italy, +39 041 244 1399
The Arsenale di Venezia was one of the largest pre-industrial production centers in the world and the heart of the Venetian naval industry from the 13th century onwards. It stretches over an area of 46 hectares and was renowned for its unique ship-building techniques. The most breathtaking architectural feature of the Arsenale di Venezia is the Porta Magna, which functions as the main gate. Today, the Arsenale is mostly used by the Italian army and is only accessible for visitors during the yearly Biennale of Venice. Castello, 30122 Venice, Italy
72 locals recommend
Venetian Arsenal
72 locals recommend
The Arsenale di Venezia was one of the largest pre-industrial production centers in the world and the heart of the Venetian naval industry from the 13th century onwards. It stretches over an area of 46 hectares and was renowned for its unique ship-building techniques. The most breathtaking architectural feature of the Arsenale di Venezia is the Porta Magna, which functions as the main gate. Today, the Arsenale is mostly used by the Italian army and is only accessible for visitors during the yearly Biennale of Venice. Castello, 30122 Venice, Italy

Getting Around

Alilaguna boats from and to the airport stop here
33 locals recommend
Arsenale station
33 locals recommend
Alilaguna boats from and to the airport stop here

Arts & Culture

A hidden gem: Sometimes referred to as Scuola Dalmata S.ti Giorgio e Trifone. The ten paintings on the ground floor by Carpaccio are stunningly beautiful and detailed. They show episodes from the lives of the Dalmatian patron saints: San Giorgio, San Tryphone, and San Jerome. Hours : Monday 2:45pm-6pm Tuesday to Saturday 9:15am-1pm, 2:45pm-6pm Sunday 9:15am-1pm Holidays open from 9:15am to 1pm Closed on Monday mornings and Sunday afternoons. Admission: 5 Euro Website: http://www.scuoladalmatavenezia.com/ +39 041 522 8828
20 locals recommend
Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni
3259a Calle dei Furlani
20 locals recommend
A hidden gem: Sometimes referred to as Scuola Dalmata S.ti Giorgio e Trifone. The ten paintings on the ground floor by Carpaccio are stunningly beautiful and detailed. They show episodes from the lives of the Dalmatian patron saints: San Giorgio, San Tryphone, and San Jerome. Hours : Monday 2:45pm-6pm Tuesday to Saturday 9:15am-1pm, 2:45pm-6pm Sunday 9:15am-1pm Holidays open from 9:15am to 1pm Closed on Monday mornings and Sunday afternoons. Admission: 5 Euro Website: http://www.scuoladalmatavenezia.com/ +39 041 522 8828
The facade is masterpiece of the Renaissance, built by Codussi between 1480 and 1500. The spacious interior with its Renaissance nave and Gothic choir is literally covered with outstanding paintings, the most famous of which is the Holy Conversation by Giovanni Bellini (1505). Don't miss the Chapel of Gold and make sure you step down to the eerie flooded crypt, which houses the bodies of eight doge. Address: 4693 Campo San Zaccaria, 30122 Venezia Opening hours 10am-noon, 4pm-6pm
43 locals recommend
Chiesa di San Zaccaria
4693 Campo S. Zaccaria
43 locals recommend
The facade is masterpiece of the Renaissance, built by Codussi between 1480 and 1500. The spacious interior with its Renaissance nave and Gothic choir is literally covered with outstanding paintings, the most famous of which is the Holy Conversation by Giovanni Bellini (1505). Don't miss the Chapel of Gold and make sure you step down to the eerie flooded crypt, which houses the bodies of eight doge. Address: 4693 Campo San Zaccaria, 30122 Venezia Opening hours 10am-noon, 4pm-6pm
Even people who don’t normally like museums might enjoy themselves here, as they get transported back in time to Renaissance Venice. It was a city that was the New York of its day, full of cultural mixing, sensual pleasures and incredible wealth, all of which will be right there in the paintings.
369 locals recommend
Gallerie dell'Accademia
1050 Campo della Carità
369 locals recommend
Even people who don’t normally like museums might enjoy themselves here, as they get transported back in time to Renaissance Venice. It was a city that was the New York of its day, full of cultural mixing, sensual pleasures and incredible wealth, all of which will be right there in the paintings.
The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is among the most important museums in Italy for European and American art of the first half of the 20th century. It is located in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, on the Grand Canal in Venice. The museum presents Peggy Guggenheim's personal collection, masterpieces from the Hannelore B. and Rudolph B. Schulhof collection, a sculpture garden as well as temporary exhibitions.
433 locals recommend
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
701-704 Dorsoduro
433 locals recommend
The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is among the most important museums in Italy for European and American art of the first half of the 20th century. It is located in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, on the Grand Canal in Venice. The museum presents Peggy Guggenheim's personal collection, masterpieces from the Hannelore B. and Rudolph B. Schulhof collection, a sculpture garden as well as temporary exhibitions.

Shopping

This is the heart of Venice, where vendors sell fresh seafood as well as produce.Best place to see the vibrant social life, especially on Saturday mornings, as everyone comes to do their grocery shopping. Also a good area to have some ‘cicchetti’.
108 locals recommend
Rialto Mercato station
Fondamenta Vin Castello
108 locals recommend
This is the heart of Venice, where vendors sell fresh seafood as well as produce.Best place to see the vibrant social life, especially on Saturday mornings, as everyone comes to do their grocery shopping. Also a good area to have some ‘cicchetti’.
If you love books you will love Acqua Alta
189 locals recommend
libreria Acqua alta
5176b C. Longa Santa Maria Formosa
189 locals recommend
If you love books you will love Acqua Alta

Essentials

Literally 2 minutes from the flat. A supermarket which stocks a good range of groceries and house essentials.
157 locals recommend
Coop
1338a Calle Perdon
157 locals recommend
Literally 2 minutes from the flat. A supermarket which stocks a good range of groceries and house essentials.

Food Scene

This gorgeous little coffee shop is located inside a restored greenhouse in the Giardini and is located literally 2 minutes from the flat. Serra runs a greenhouse, hosts yoga classes and serves wines and cheeses of the world. There are also special music events in the evening.
34 locals recommend
Serra dei Giardini Nonsoloverde Soc.Coop. Sociale Onlus
1254 Viale Giuseppe Garibaldi
34 locals recommend
This gorgeous little coffee shop is located inside a restored greenhouse in the Giardini and is located literally 2 minutes from the flat. Serra runs a greenhouse, hosts yoga classes and serves wines and cheeses of the world. There are also special music events in the evening.
Just opposite your front door, is a small and intimate bar,renowned amongst the locals as serving one of the best tramezzini, a type of white bread sandwich filled with crab, ham, tuna or eggs in various combinations. It is perfect for a snack in the afternoon, accompanied by a cold local beer or a relaxing glass of wine.
Bar Mio
1820 Via Giuseppe Garibaldi
Just opposite your front door, is a small and intimate bar,renowned amongst the locals as serving one of the best tramezzini, a type of white bread sandwich filled with crab, ham, tuna or eggs in various combinations. It is perfect for a snack in the afternoon, accompanied by a cold local beer or a relaxing glass of wine.
Great little place place bustling with locals. Opened all day during the summer months. Fresh, delicious and authentic food and efficient service. Booking recommended. The same crew has opened ‘pizza lab’ for pizza take aways on the other side of Via Garibaldi. I haven’t tried but it looks good.
61 locals recommend
Nevodi Venezia
1788 Via Giuseppe Garibaldi
61 locals recommend
Great little place place bustling with locals. Opened all day during the summer months. Fresh, delicious and authentic food and efficient service. Booking recommended. The same crew has opened ‘pizza lab’ for pizza take aways on the other side of Via Garibaldi. I haven’t tried but it looks good.
Alla Rampa meters away from the flat, opposite the fruit and veg boat. You can find 'cicchetti' ( venetian tapas, such as small portions of seafood, fried goodies, cured meats and cheeses in delicious combinations. To accompany the 'cicchetti' the drink of choice is the spritz, made of white wine or prosecco, sparkling water and a shot of a liqueur like Aperol or Campari, Cynar or Select)' Alla Rampa is also a good value for money trattoria which serves unpretentious but good home cooked food. The venetian equivalent of a working man cafe. If you want to eat a meal it is best to go around 1 o’clock once the workmen have gone back to work. Closed in the evening
17 locals recommend
Trattoria alla Rampa
1135 Via Giuseppe Garibaldi
17 locals recommend
Alla Rampa meters away from the flat, opposite the fruit and veg boat. You can find 'cicchetti' ( venetian tapas, such as small portions of seafood, fried goodies, cured meats and cheeses in delicious combinations. To accompany the 'cicchetti' the drink of choice is the spritz, made of white wine or prosecco, sparkling water and a shot of a liqueur like Aperol or Campari, Cynar or Select)' Alla Rampa is also a good value for money trattoria which serves unpretentious but good home cooked food. The venetian equivalent of a working man cafe. If you want to eat a meal it is best to go around 1 o’clock once the workmen have gone back to work. Closed in the evening
Offers a good selection of cicchetti (Venetian tapas) on the via Garibaldi. You can order at the bar and then enjoy the food outside. Next to this and also worth a try El refolo.
22 locals recommend
STRANI
1582 Via Giuseppe Garibaldi
22 locals recommend
Offers a good selection of cicchetti (Venetian tapas) on the via Garibaldi. You can order at the bar and then enjoy the food outside. Next to this and also worth a try El refolo.
The Bacaro Contemporaneo (contemporary bacaro: bacaro, translates into ‘house of Bacchus‘, the Roman God of wine, is a wine bar that often serves a variety of small dishes and snacks: 'cicchetti'.) recently opened in Via Garibaldi is really uniquely wonderful among Venetian bars in its combined offerings of carefully prepared foods, excellent wines and very friendly owners and staff. Try the crostino with the house bacala. www.salvmaria.com
11 locals recommend
Salvmeria
1769 Via Giuseppe Garibaldi
11 locals recommend
The Bacaro Contemporaneo (contemporary bacaro: bacaro, translates into ‘house of Bacchus‘, the Roman God of wine, is a wine bar that often serves a variety of small dishes and snacks: 'cicchetti'.) recently opened in Via Garibaldi is really uniquely wonderful among Venetian bars in its combined offerings of carefully prepared foods, excellent wines and very friendly owners and staff. Try the crostino with the house bacala. www.salvmaria.com
One of few places left in Venice where you can still get a one euro "ombra" of the house wine, meet your neighbours and their dogs, and where there seems to be no friction at all between Venetians and tourists. A La Scuela is a cozy neighborhood osteria with a down-to-earth attitude, simple local foods and regular regulars from the buildings around.
16 locals recommend
Osteria A La Scuela
3183/A Salizada de le Gatte
16 locals recommend
One of few places left in Venice where you can still get a one euro "ombra" of the house wine, meet your neighbours and their dogs, and where there seems to be no friction at all between Venetians and tourists. A La Scuela is a cozy neighborhood osteria with a down-to-earth attitude, simple local foods and regular regulars from the buildings around.
Cantina Antica Vigna is a warm and welcoming little cubby near one of the most romantic, yet least known, landmarks of Venice, “The Heart in Brick.” There a heart shaped brick placed inside the of the Sotoportego die Preti. Legend has it that one who touches the brick will immediately find love, and lovers who touch the brick together will remain together forever. And, Cantina Antica Vigna fits the bill of romantic venues with its cozy and warm red-hued interior, classic design and relaxed patrons. This is one of those well-hidden Venetian gems that is worth the effort.
Cantina Antica Vigna Barwine di Benettelli Ferdinando
3818 Calle Crosera
Cantina Antica Vigna is a warm and welcoming little cubby near one of the most romantic, yet least known, landmarks of Venice, “The Heart in Brick.” There a heart shaped brick placed inside the of the Sotoportego die Preti. Legend has it that one who touches the brick will immediately find love, and lovers who touch the brick together will remain together forever. And, Cantina Antica Vigna fits the bill of romantic venues with its cozy and warm red-hued interior, classic design and relaxed patrons. This is one of those well-hidden Venetian gems that is worth the effort.
This tiny bar near Rialto is standing room only, with some of the best cicchetti in town. You’ll get to taste Venetian specialties fresh from the market like baccala mantecato, a creamy concotion of dried cod whipped with oil and sarde in saor, sardines in a sauce of slowly cooked onions and raisins. The selection of wines is also excellent, with a focus on small producers around the Veneto. You won’t always find it open late, so it’s best to stop in earlier before all the best dishes have been gobbled up.
23 locals recommend
OSTERIA Al Bacco
3054 Cannaregio
23 locals recommend
This tiny bar near Rialto is standing room only, with some of the best cicchetti in town. You’ll get to taste Venetian specialties fresh from the market like baccala mantecato, a creamy concotion of dried cod whipped with oil and sarde in saor, sardines in a sauce of slowly cooked onions and raisins. The selection of wines is also excellent, with a focus on small producers around the Veneto. You won’t always find it open late, so it’s best to stop in earlier before all the best dishes have been gobbled up.
Many of Venice’s museums have innovative cafes and restaurants – the Ca’Pesaro even has a terrace on the Grand Canal – but few visitors discover the popular self-service canteen inside the landmark Palazzo Franchetti, whose striking Venetian gothic pastel yellow facade sits next to Accademia bridge. The caffeteria has huge glass windows overlooking a lush garden, the high ceiling hanging with flamboyant chandeliers. Each lunchtime a long buffet table is laid out with 20 different freshly-prepared dishes. For €15 you can eat all you want (except drinks, dessert, coffee), and there is no problem going back for seconds. Campo San Stefano 2847, San Marco, lunch only, closed Saturday and Sunday
6 locals recommend
Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti
2847 S. Marco
6 locals recommend
Many of Venice’s museums have innovative cafes and restaurants – the Ca’Pesaro even has a terrace on the Grand Canal – but few visitors discover the popular self-service canteen inside the landmark Palazzo Franchetti, whose striking Venetian gothic pastel yellow facade sits next to Accademia bridge. The caffeteria has huge glass windows overlooking a lush garden, the high ceiling hanging with flamboyant chandeliers. Each lunchtime a long buffet table is laid out with 20 different freshly-prepared dishes. For €15 you can eat all you want (except drinks, dessert, coffee), and there is no problem going back for seconds. Campo San Stefano 2847, San Marco, lunch only, closed Saturday and Sunday