Not only will it be possible to walk to major attractions, but there are plenty of ferries to take you to nearby islands like Murano and Burano. The district is also home to two spectacular churches: The Basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo and the Church of San Zaccaria. In the Basilica ...
go to the Santa Maria dell’Orazione e Morte (on the via Giulia near the Hotel Ponte Sisto) which is the oddest and most bizarre church in Rome: it is full of bones and skull that have been made in to crosses, light fixtures, etc. And...
The Italian is a bon actor; between the first boat from Venice, at 11 a.m. and the last on which the ordinary tourist leaves at 6 p.m., the island is turned into a stage with all the natives playing a part. Young men from Burano, the next island, dress up as gondoliers and ...
Tranquil, classic Venetian-charm hotel located on Giudecca Island, a short boat ride away from the city center, with charming rooms and suites with mini-bars, bathtubs, balconies/terraces, and spectacular garden & vineyard and lagoon views. Upgraded Palazzetto rooms add kitchenettes, private butle...
it’s also home to Venice’s large student population and has a very youthful vibe. If you really want to leave the tourists behind (at least at night), stay on Burano, which is away from the main city completely and retains the feel of a rustic island community, at least when the ...
Once you’re in Venice, take a ferry to the Burano Island, where bright colours of houses create, “an urban rainbow.” Don’t stay only near the main canal with the bridges. Head further away and explore parts other than those from the postcards. All you need to do is to turn left...