VENEZIA AUTENTICA: DISCOVER AND SUPPORT THE AUTHENTIC VENICESTORIESVISITING VENICETOURSFRIENDS’ HUBSHOPVIDEOS With Venezia Autentica you can get the best of Venice delivered to your doorstep. Buy exclusive prints or made in Venice crafts. All purchases fuel our mission! Become a Lion of Venezia Autentica. For under the price of 1 or 2 coffees per month (4.99 euros) you can now HOME - SHOP BY VENEZIA AUTENTICA On top of supporting the local artisans and community, being environment friendly and supporting an healthy value chain, our products are highly wearable, sport modern designs and are made from premium materials. By shopping with Venezia Autentica you are guaranteed top quality, personalizable, unique products that will last

you a lifetime.

VENEZIA AUTENTICA: A SOCIAL BUSINESS TO IMPROVE LIFE Venezia Autentica is a social enterprise founded in Venice in 2017. Our goal is to transform the way tourism impacts the city. We want to move from an unsustainable mass tourism, that benefits neither the visitors nor the residents, to a more sustainable, more responsible tourism which is a true win-win. EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC Nowadays the Venetian cuisine is a combination of traditional local dishes which show influences from the Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, and great importance is given to seafood, risottos, and soups. A full Italian meal structure unwinds this way: Aperitivo (aperitif), Antipasto (light appetizer commonly consisting of fine

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PIEDATERRE FRIULANE SHOES SHOP A century old tradition and techniques, upcycling, hand crafting and comfort are at the base of the authentic friulane shoes, the ultimate Venetian shoes, still crafted in the respect of the tradition by “Piedaterre” in Venice.. Friulane, or Furlane, shoes have been originally invented in a region close to Venice during poor times, but it was in Venice, the biggest pedestrian city, that THE IMPACT OF TOURISM IN VENICE AND THE CASE OF The problem is that the main actors of the tourism industry focus on profit, not on sustainability. Today, tourism happens in mass and it is an issue rather than a resource for the hot spots of tourism. Venice is one of them, and it suffers a lot. Venice population dropped from 174.808 inhabitants in 1951 to the current 52.994 (January 2019). 10 QUOTES ABOUT VENICE, ITALY, WHICH DESCRIBE PERFECTLY Venice is a unique and evocative city which often left you bewitched. Thankfully many poets, authors, and artists fell for the city and, with their words help us expressing our fascination. 7 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE BRIDGES IN VENICE In Venice there are exactly 391 bridges, 403 including the Giudecca, crossing 150 canals and uniting the 117/118 - no one seems to agree on this- islands the city was built on. In the beginning, those bridges were flat and made of wood, easy to cross for the horses pulling the carriages that could circulate in the city. Only around the XVI century, the bridges started being all built arched LA FESTA DELLA SALUTE, THE DAY VENICE CELEBRATES THE END The “Festa della Madonna della Salute”, or Virgin Mary of Health, is a holiday that was instituted in 1630 and has been celebrated solemnly until the end of the Venetian Republic in 1796. It takes place on the 21st of November and is still being spontaneously celebrated in Venice as well as in many other cities which were part of the Venetian Republic, outside of Italy. THE MIND-BLOWING INNOVATION WHICH ALLOWED VENETIANS TO Since the very beginning of Venice, on the Rivo Alto, now Rialto, Venetians could count on plenty of fresh air and fish to feed themselves, but one major need f or survival was missing: drinkable water.. In the past, and at times still today, in some areas of the world, the lack of water could be solved through the construction of draw-wells thanks to which people could access water sources on VENEZIA AUTENTICA: DISCOVER AND SUPPORT THE AUTHENTIC VENICESTORIESVISITING VENICETOURSFRIENDS’ HUBSHOPVIDEOS With Venezia Autentica you can get the best of Venice delivered to your doorstep. Buy exclusive prints or made in Venice crafts. All purchases fuel our mission! Become a Lion of Venezia Autentica. For under the price of 1 or 2 coffees per month (4.99 euros) you can now HOME - SHOP BY VENEZIA AUTENTICA On top of supporting the local artisans and community, being environment friendly and supporting an healthy value chain, our products are highly wearable, sport modern designs and are made from premium materials. By shopping with Venezia Autentica you are guaranteed top quality, personalizable, unique products that will last

you a lifetime.

VENEZIA AUTENTICA: A SOCIAL BUSINESS TO IMPROVE LIFE Venezia Autentica is a social enterprise founded in Venice in 2017. Our goal is to transform the way tourism impacts the city. We want to move from an unsustainable mass tourism, that benefits neither the visitors nor the residents, to a more sustainable, more responsible tourism which is a true win-win. EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC Nowadays the Venetian cuisine is a combination of traditional local dishes which show influences from the Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, and great importance is given to seafood, risottos, and soups. A full Italian meal structure unwinds this way: Aperitivo (aperitif), Antipasto (light appetizer commonly consisting of fine

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PIEDATERRE FRIULANE SHOES SHOP A century old tradition and techniques, upcycling, hand crafting and comfort are at the base of the authentic friulane shoes, the ultimate Venetian shoes, still crafted in the respect of the tradition by “Piedaterre” in Venice.. Friulane, or Furlane, shoes have been originally invented in a region close to Venice during poor times, but it was in Venice, the biggest pedestrian city, that THE IMPACT OF TOURISM IN VENICE AND THE CASE OF The problem is that the main actors of the tourism industry focus on profit, not on sustainability. Today, tourism happens in mass and it is an issue rather than a resource for the hot spots of tourism. Venice is one of them, and it suffers a lot. Venice population dropped from 174.808 inhabitants in 1951 to the current 52.994 (January 2019). 10 QUOTES ABOUT VENICE, ITALY, WHICH DESCRIBE PERFECTLY Venice is a unique and evocative city which often left you bewitched. Thankfully many poets, authors, and artists fell for the city and, with their words help us expressing our fascination. 7 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE BRIDGES IN VENICE In Venice there are exactly 391 bridges, 403 including the Giudecca, crossing 150 canals and uniting the 117/118 - no one seems to agree on this- islands the city was built on. In the beginning, those bridges were flat and made of wood, easy to cross for the horses pulling the carriages that could circulate in the city. Only around the XVI century, the bridges started being all built arched LA FESTA DELLA SALUTE, THE DAY VENICE CELEBRATES THE END The “Festa della Madonna della Salute”, or Virgin Mary of Health, is a holiday that was instituted in 1630 and has been celebrated solemnly until the end of the Venetian Republic in 1796. It takes place on the 21st of November and is still being spontaneously celebrated in Venice as well as in many other cities which were part of the Venetian Republic, outside of Italy. THE MIND-BLOWING INNOVATION WHICH ALLOWED VENETIANS TO Since the very beginning of Venice, on the Rivo Alto, now Rialto, Venetians could count on plenty of fresh air and fish to feed themselves, but one major need f or survival was missing: drinkable water.. In the past, and at times still today, in some areas of the world, the lack of water could be solved through the construction of draw-wells thanks to which people could access water sources on HOME - SHOP BY VENEZIA AUTENTICA On top of supporting the local artisans and community, being environment friendly and supporting an healthy value chain, our products are highly wearable, sport modern designs and are made from premium materials. By shopping with Venezia Autentica you are guaranteed top quality, personalizable, unique products that will last

you a lifetime.

VENICE WEATHER: THE COMPLETE GUIDE (2020) August is the second hottest month of the year, in Venice. Historically, the average lowest and highest temperatures in August are between +22°C (72°F) and +29°C (84°F). In 2018, the average highest temperature in August has been above 30°C (86°F). Days become shorter but are still very sunny, hot, and often very humid. THE TOP 5 EXPERIENCES TO TRY IN VENICE, AND WHERE TO BOOK 1 These experiences are a great way to discover Venice and support the local community. 2 Experience in Venice #1: 90 minutes walk in Venice, a private discovery of Venetian life. 3 Experience in Venice #2: Murano Glass Bead making, for those who like to play with fire. 4 Experience in Venice #3: Walk and Row, to experience the Venetian

Lifestyle.

PIEDATERRE FRIULANE SHOES SHOP A century old tradition and techniques, upcycling, hand crafting and comfort are at the base of the authentic friulane shoes, the ultimate Venetian shoes, still crafted in the respect of the tradition by “Piedaterre” in Venice.. Friulane, or Furlane, shoes have been originally invented in a region close to Venice during poor times, but it was in Venice, the biggest pedestrian city, that THE IMPACT OF TOURISM IN VENICE AND THE CASE OF The problem is that the main actors of the tourism industry focus on profit, not on sustainability. Today, tourism happens in mass and it is an issue rather than a resource for the hot spots of tourism. Venice is one of them, and it suffers a lot. Venice population dropped from 174.808 inhabitants in 1951 to the current 52.994 (January 2019). GONDOLA RIDE IN VENICE: THE INSIDER GUIDE The Venice gondola in numbers: Gondolas are made by hand and consist of 280 pieces of 8 different types of wood: oak, fir, cherry, larch, walnut, linden, mahogany, elm. The dimensions of a gondola can vary slightly, but they are typically around 11 m long, 1,45 m wide, less than 1m deep, and have a total weight of 600 kg. MURANO GLASS: THE BEST GUIDE TO VENETIAN GLASS (2020) Cristallo di Murano. Cristallo di Murano or “vetro bianco” (white glass), refers to a transparent and colorless Murano glass. This glass, invented by Angelo Barovier in the XV Century, is produced by adding sodium calcium to the basic mix. Another transparent glass is GOOD OR BAD? THE TRUTH ABOUT THE CRUISE SHIPS IN VENICE At the end of September 2016, a protest in Venice made it to the biggest and most reputed news networks in the world. The mobilization was denouncing mass tourism in Venice in general, and the Cruise Ships industry in particular. The relationship between Venice, the Venetians and the Big Ships docking in town is a very sensitive topic, therefore it is of extreme importance to analyze and break WHY VENICE STARTED ITS CARNIVAL? A CLUE: THE GOAL WAS NOT It’s believed that in Venice, this day, was dedicated to the memory of the victory, in 1162, of Doge Vitale Michiel II over the Patriarch of Aquileia, who had conquered Grado, in a move clearly aiming at bringing Venice under German subjugation. Venice’s Doge who reacted strongly, sent a fleet to Grado which he surrounded and captured. ALBERTO VALESE EBRÙ HAND MADE PAPER, SILK AND BOOKBINDING Alberto is one of the world greatest experts and master of artisanal hand-made marbled paper and the person who reintroduced this ancient technique in Venice in 1977.Alberto discovered this almost forgotten art in his twenties and went on a journey that brought him from Paris to Turkey, where he learned from the Turkish masters how to create the “ebrù” (cloud, in Turkish) papers. VENEZIA AUTENTICA: DISCOVER AND SUPPORT THE AUTHENTIC VENICESTORIESVISITING VENICETOURSFRIENDS’ HUBSHOPVIDEOS With Venezia Autentica you can get the best of Venice delivered to your doorstep. Buy exclusive prints or made in Venice crafts. All purchases fuel our mission! Become a Lion of Venezia Autentica. For under the price of 1 or 2 coffees per month (4.99 euros) you can now BRIDGE OF SIGHS: THE TRUTH ABOUT VENICE FAMOUS BRIDGE (2020) The “Ponte dei Sospiri” or “ Bridge of Sighs ” is an enclosed limestone bridge in baroque style located next to the Doge’s Palace in Venice. It was commissioned by the Doge Marino Grimani, whose family coat-of-arms can be seen in the center of the facade. This famous bridge is one of the most known, photog raphed and admired

landmarks

VENEZIA AUTENTICA: A SOCIAL BUSINESS TO IMPROVE LIFE Venezia Autentica is a social enterprise founded in Venice in 2017. Our goal is to transform the way tourism impacts the city. We want to move from an unsustainable mass tourism, that benefits neither the visitors nor the residents, to a more sustainable, more responsible tourism which is a true win-win. EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC Nowadays the Venetian cuisine is a combination of traditional local dishes which show influences from the Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, and great importance is given to seafood, risottos, and soups. A full Italian meal structure unwinds this way: Aperitivo (aperitif), Antipasto (light appetizer commonly consisting of fine

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THE IMPACT OF TOURISM IN VENICE AND THE CASE OF The problem is that the main actors of the tourism industry focus on profit, not on sustainability. Today, tourism happens in mass and it is an issue rather than a resource for the hot spots of tourism. Venice is one of them, and it suffers a lot. Venice population dropped from 174.808 inhabitants in 1951 to the current 52.994 (January 2019). GALLERIA LEVANTINA ART GALLERY Opening Times. Sat – Thu: 10 AM– 9 PM; Fri: 10 AM – 2 PM. Saturday closed. Address. Calle Bergami S. Croce, 918, 30135 Venezia. Phone Number. +39 3343500296. Find this location, on the map. To find more places, by location, you can consult our interactive map. PAOLO OLBI, EXCELLENCE OF BOOKBINDING Paolo Olbi, the Keeper of an ancient tradition. As we all know, Gutenberg’s invention of the movable-type printing press, made Germany the birthplace of publishing. However, it was the Republic of Venice, with its entrepreneurial spirit, free press, the largest navy in Europe, and the widest trades network, that gave the printing and

binding

10 QUOTES ABOUT VENICE, ITALY, WHICH DESCRIBE PERFECTLY Venice is a unique and evocative city which often left you bewitched. Thankfully many poets, authors, and artists fell for the city and, with their words help us expressing our fascination. THE MIND-BLOWING INNOVATION WHICH ALLOWED VENETIANS TO Since the very beginning of Venice, on the Rivo Alto, now Rialto, Venetians could count on plenty of fresh air and fish to feed themselves, but one major need f or survival was missing: drinkable water.. In the past, and at times still today, in some areas of the world, the lack of water could be solved through the construction of draw-wells thanks to which people could access water sources on WHAT THE FERO DA PROVA AT THE GONDOLA'S BOW MEANS IS The beautiful shape and decorations of the front ornament are full of meaning: – The shape of the top of the “Fero” refers to the shape of the hat of the doge. (Yes, according to our current fashion the shape of the hat is weird indeed) – The six rectangles on the front, represent the six districts of Venice: San Marco, San Polo,

Santa

VENEZIA AUTENTICA: DISCOVER AND SUPPORT THE AUTHENTIC VENICESTORIESVISITING VENICETOURSFRIENDS’ HUBSHOPVIDEOS With Venezia Autentica you can get the best of Venice delivered to your doorstep. Buy exclusive prints or made in Venice crafts. All purchases fuel our mission! Become a Lion of Venezia Autentica. For under the price of 1 or 2 coffees per month (4.99 euros) you can now BRIDGE OF SIGHS: THE TRUTH ABOUT VENICE FAMOUS BRIDGE (2020) The “Ponte dei Sospiri” or “ Bridge of Sighs ” is an enclosed limestone bridge in baroque style located next to the Doge’s Palace in Venice. It was commissioned by the Doge Marino Grimani, whose family coat-of-arms can be seen in the center of the facade. This famous bridge is one of the most known, photog raphed and admired

landmarks

VENEZIA AUTENTICA: A SOCIAL BUSINESS TO IMPROVE LIFE Venezia Autentica is a social enterprise founded in Venice in 2017. Our goal is to transform the way tourism impacts the city. We want to move from an unsustainable mass tourism, that benefits neither the visitors nor the residents, to a more sustainable, more responsible tourism which is a true win-win. EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC Nowadays the Venetian cuisine is a combination of traditional local dishes which show influences from the Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, and great importance is given to seafood, risottos, and soups. A full Italian meal structure unwinds this way: Aperitivo (aperitif), Antipasto (light appetizer commonly consisting of fine

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THE IMPACT OF TOURISM IN VENICE AND THE CASE OF The problem is that the main actors of the tourism industry focus on profit, not on sustainability. Today, tourism happens in mass and it is an issue rather than a resource for the hot spots of tourism. Venice is one of them, and it suffers a lot. Venice population dropped from 174.808 inhabitants in 1951 to the current 52.994 (January 2019). GALLERIA LEVANTINA ART GALLERY Opening Times. Sat – Thu: 10 AM– 9 PM; Fri: 10 AM – 2 PM. Saturday closed. Address. Calle Bergami S. Croce, 918, 30135 Venezia. Phone Number. +39 3343500296. Find this location, on the map. To find more places, by location, you can consult our interactive map. PAOLO OLBI, EXCELLENCE OF BOOKBINDING Paolo Olbi, the Keeper of an ancient tradition. As we all know, Gutenberg’s invention of the movable-type printing press, made Germany the birthplace of publishing. However, it was the Republic of Venice, with its entrepreneurial spirit, free press, the largest navy in Europe, and the widest trades network, that gave the printing and

binding

10 QUOTES ABOUT VENICE, ITALY, WHICH DESCRIBE PERFECTLY Venice is a unique and evocative city which often left you bewitched. Thankfully many poets, authors, and artists fell for the city and, with their words help us expressing our fascination. THE MIND-BLOWING INNOVATION WHICH ALLOWED VENETIANS TO Since the very beginning of Venice, on the Rivo Alto, now Rialto, Venetians could count on plenty of fresh air and fish to feed themselves, but one major need f or survival was missing: drinkable water.. In the past, and at times still today, in some areas of the world, the lack of water could be solved through the construction of draw-wells thanks to which people could access water sources on WHAT THE FERO DA PROVA AT THE GONDOLA'S BOW MEANS IS The beautiful shape and decorations of the front ornament are full of meaning: – The shape of the top of the “Fero” refers to the shape of the hat of the doge. (Yes, according to our current fashion the shape of the hat is weird indeed) – The six rectangles on the front, represent the six districts of Venice: San Marco, San Polo,

Santa

VENICE WEATHER: THE COMPLETE GUIDE (2020) August is the second hottest month of the year, in Venice. Historically, the average lowest and highest temperatures in August are between +22°C (72°F) and +29°C (84°F). In 2018, the average highest temperature in August has been above 30°C (86°F). Days become shorter but are still very sunny, hot, and often very humid. THE TOP 5 EXPERIENCES TO TRY IN VENICE, AND WHERE TO BOOK 1 These experiences are a great way to discover Venice and support the local community. 2 Experience in Venice #1: 90 minutes walk in Venice, a private discovery of Venetian life. 3 Experience in Venice #2: Murano Glass Bead making, for those who like to play with fire. 4 Experience in Venice #3: Walk and Row, to experience the Venetian

Lifestyle.

MAPS OF VENICE AND TIPS TO NAVIGATE THE CITY EASILY (2020) Venice is an ancient city measuring less than 8 square km, which is located in the middle of a shallow Lagoon. Venice was built over the centuries on top of 117-118 little islands very close to each other that were just above the water level. PIEDATERRE FRIULANE SHOES SHOP A century old tradition and techniques, upcycling, hand crafting and comfort are at the base of the authentic friulane shoes, the ultimate Venetian shoes, still crafted in the respect of the tradition by “Piedaterre” in Venice.. Friulane, or Furlane, shoes have been originally invented in a region close to Venice during poor times, but it was in Venice, the biggest pedestrian city, that RAGGIO VENEZIANO LEATHER BAGS Raggio Veneziano, located in Campo Santo Stefano in the district of San Marco, offers unique artisanal hand made leather bags and leather products that combine tradition and innovation.. Every craft at Raggio Veneziano is entirely hand made in Italy, from the initial preparation of the leather with natural procedures in Tuscany to the designing, cutting and sewing entirely hand made in Venice 7 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE BRIDGES IN VENICE In Venice there are exactly 391 bridges, 403 including the Giudecca, crossing 150 canals and uniting the 117/118 - no one seems to agree on this- islands the city was built on. In the beginning, those bridges were flat and made of wood, easy to cross for the horses pulling the carriages that could circulate in the city. Only around the XVI century, the bridges started being all built arched ATTOMBRI - VENEZIA AUTENTICA The Attombri brothers brought back to life an antique Venetian art thought to be dead: the art of the Impiraresse. Inspiring themselves to this art and personalizing it with the use of metal thread and their own creativity, Attomrbi creates amazing and unique jewels with the use of hundred if not thousands of small Murano glass beads put together one after another with metal thread and GOOD OR BAD? THE TRUTH ABOUT THE CRUISE SHIPS IN VENICE At the end of September 2016, a protest in Venice made it to the biggest and most reputed news networks in the world. The mobilization was denouncing mass tourism in Venice in general, and the Cruise Ships industry in particular. The relationship between Venice, the Venetians and the Big Ships docking in town is a very sensitive topic, therefore it is of extreme importance to analyze and break CARLOS BRASSESCO, MASK MAKER Carlos Brassesco | Masks Artisan. Born in Argentina, Carlos came to Venice for his studies and found himself to witness the re-discovery of the Venetian Carnival in 1979: with a group of friends of his University, Carlos decided to try to create a few masks to have fun and in 2016 it is still what he loves to be doing for a living. ENVIRONMENTAL CAMPAIGN DON'T WASTE VENICE Don't Waste Venice, Environment Campaign. Don’t Waste Venice is an Environment Campaign born thanks to the partnership between ISPRA, the Italian institute for environmental protection and research, and Legambiente, an Italian environmentalist association founded in 1980. This campaign is run by a group of local volunteers who give their

time

VENEZIA AUTENTICA: DISCOVER AND SUPPORT THE AUTHENTIC VENICESTORIESVISITING VENICETOURSFRIENDS’ HUBSHOPVIDEOSBELLINI VENEZIA VENICEVENEZIA VENICE FLVENEZIA VENICE FL RESTAURANT MENU With Venezia Autentica you can get the best of Venice delivered to your doorstep. Buy exclusive prints or made in Venice crafts. All purchases fuel our mission! Become a Lion of Venezia Autentica. For under the price of 1 or 2 coffees per month (4.99 euros) you can now VENEZIA AUTENTICA: A SOCIAL BUSINESS TO IMPROVE LIFE Venezia Autentica is a social enterprise founded in Venice in 2017. Our goal is to transform the way tourism impacts the city. We want to move from an unsustainable mass tourism, that benefits neither the visitors nor the residents, to a more sustainable, more responsible tourism which is a true win-win. HOME - SHOP BY VENEZIA AUTENTICA On top of supporting the local artisans and community, being environment friendly and supporting an healthy value chain, our products are highly wearable, sport modern designs and are made from premium materials. By shopping with Venezia Autentica you are guaranteed top quality, personalizable, unique products that will last

you a lifetime.

VENICE WEATHER: THE COMPLETE GUIDE (2020) August is the second hottest month of the year, in Venice. Historically, the average lowest and highest temperatures in August are between +22°C (72°F) and +29°C (84°F). In 2018, the average highest temperature in August has been above 30°C (86°F). Days become shorter but are still very sunny, hot, and often very humid. EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE AUTHENTICFOODS TO EAT IN

VENICE

Nowadays the Venetian cuisine is a combination of traditional local dishes which show influences from the Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, and great importance is given to seafood, risottos, and soups. A full Italian meal structure unwinds this way: Aperitivo (aperitif), Antipasto (light appetizer commonly consisting of fine

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THE IMPACT OF TOURISM IN VENICE AND THE CASE OFVENICE ITALY TODAY 2020VENICE ITALY TOURISM BUREAU The problem is that the main actors of the tourism industry focus on profit, not on sustainability. Today, tourism happens in mass and it is an issue rather than a resource for the hot spots of tourism. Venice is one of them, and it suffers a lot. Venice population dropped from 174.808 inhabitants in 1951 to the current 52.994 (January 2019). 10 QUOTES ABOUT VENICE, ITALY, WHICH DESCRIBE PERFECTLY Venice is a unique and evocative city which often left you bewitched. Thankfully many poets, authors, and artists fell for the city and, with their words help us expressing our fascination. BRIDGE OF SIGHS: THE TRUTH ABOUT VENICE FAMOUS BRIDGE (2020) The “Ponte dei Sospiri” or “ Bridge of Sighs ” is an enclosed limestone bridge in baroque style located next to the Doge’s Palace in Venice. It was commissioned by the Doge Marino Grimani, whose family coat-of-arms can be seen in the center of the facade. This famous bridge is one of the most known, photog raphed and admired

landmarks

THE MIND-BLOWING INNOVATION WHICH ALLOWED VENETIANS TO Since the very beginning of Venice, on the Rivo Alto, now Rialto, Venetians could count on plenty of fresh air and fish to feed themselves, but one major need f or survival was missing: drinkable water.. In the past, and at times still today, in some areas of the world, the lack of water could be solved through the construction of draw-wells thanks to which people could access water sources on WHAT THE FERO DA PROVA AT THE GONDOLA'S BOW MEANS IS The beautiful shape and decorations of the front ornament are full of meaning: – The shape of the top of the “Fero” refers to the shape of the hat of the doge. (Yes, according to our current fashion the shape of the hat is weird indeed) – The six rectangles on the front, represent the six districts of Venice: San Marco, San Polo,

Santa

VENEZIA AUTENTICA: DISCOVER AND SUPPORT THE AUTHENTIC VENICESTORIESVISITING VENICETOURSFRIENDS’ HUBSHOPVIDEOSBELLINI VENEZIA VENICEVENEZIA VENICE FLVENEZIA VENICE FL RESTAURANT MENU With Venezia Autentica you can get the best of Venice delivered to your doorstep. Buy exclusive prints or made in Venice crafts. All purchases fuel our mission! Become a Lion of Venezia Autentica. For under the price of 1 or 2 coffees per month (4.99 euros) you can now VENEZIA AUTENTICA: A SOCIAL BUSINESS TO IMPROVE LIFE Venezia Autentica is a social enterprise founded in Venice in 2017. Our goal is to transform the way tourism impacts the city. We want to move from an unsustainable mass tourism, that benefits neither the visitors nor the residents, to a more sustainable, more responsible tourism which is a true win-win. HOME - SHOP BY VENEZIA AUTENTICA On top of supporting the local artisans and community, being environment friendly and supporting an healthy value chain, our products are highly wearable, sport modern designs and are made from premium materials. By shopping with Venezia Autentica you are guaranteed top quality, personalizable, unique products that will last

you a lifetime.

VENICE WEATHER: THE COMPLETE GUIDE (2020) August is the second hottest month of the year, in Venice. Historically, the average lowest and highest temperatures in August are between +22°C (72°F) and +29°C (84°F). In 2018, the average highest temperature in August has been above 30°C (86°F). Days become shorter but are still very sunny, hot, and often very humid. EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE AUTHENTICFOODS TO EAT IN

VENICE

Nowadays the Venetian cuisine is a combination of traditional local dishes which show influences from the Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, and great importance is given to seafood, risottos, and soups. A full Italian meal structure unwinds this way: Aperitivo (aperitif), Antipasto (light appetizer commonly consisting of fine

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THE IMPACT OF TOURISM IN VENICE AND THE CASE OFVENICE ITALY TODAY 2020VENICE ITALY TOURISM BUREAU The problem is that the main actors of the tourism industry focus on profit, not on sustainability. Today, tourism happens in mass and it is an issue rather than a resource for the hot spots of tourism. Venice is one of them, and it suffers a lot. Venice population dropped from 174.808 inhabitants in 1951 to the current 52.994 (January 2019). 10 QUOTES ABOUT VENICE, ITALY, WHICH DESCRIBE PERFECTLY Venice is a unique and evocative city which often left you bewitched. Thankfully many poets, authors, and artists fell for the city and, with their words help us expressing our fascination. BRIDGE OF SIGHS: THE TRUTH ABOUT VENICE FAMOUS BRIDGE (2020) The “Ponte dei Sospiri” or “ Bridge of Sighs ” is an enclosed limestone bridge in baroque style located next to the Doge’s Palace in Venice. It was commissioned by the Doge Marino Grimani, whose family coat-of-arms can be seen in the center of the facade. This famous bridge is one of the most known, photog raphed and admired

landmarks

THE MIND-BLOWING INNOVATION WHICH ALLOWED VENETIANS TO Since the very beginning of Venice, on the Rivo Alto, now Rialto, Venetians could count on plenty of fresh air and fish to feed themselves, but one major need f or survival was missing: drinkable water.. In the past, and at times still today, in some areas of the world, the lack of water could be solved through the construction of draw-wells thanks to which people could access water sources on WHAT THE FERO DA PROVA AT THE GONDOLA'S BOW MEANS IS The beautiful shape and decorations of the front ornament are full of meaning: – The shape of the top of the “Fero” refers to the shape of the hat of the doge. (Yes, according to our current fashion the shape of the hat is weird indeed) – The six rectangles on the front, represent the six districts of Venice: San Marco, San Polo,

Santa

HOME - SHOP BY VENEZIA AUTENTICA On top of supporting the local artisans and community, being environment friendly and supporting an healthy value chain, our products are highly wearable, sport modern designs and are made from premium materials. By shopping with Venezia Autentica you are guaranteed top quality, personalizable, unique products that will last

you a lifetime.

MAPS OF VENICE AND TIPS TO NAVIGATE THE CITY EASILY (2020) Venice is an ancient city measuring less than 8 square km, which is located in the middle of a shallow Lagoon. Venice was built over the centuries on top of 117-118 little islands very close to each other that were just above the water level. THE TOP 5 EXPERIENCES TO TRY IN VENICE, AND WHERE TO BOOK 1 These experiences are a great way to discover Venice and support the local community. 2 Experience in Venice #1: 90 minutes walk in Venice, a private discovery of Venetian life. 3 Experience in Venice #2: Murano Glass Bead making, for those who like to play with fire. 4 Experience in Venice #3: Walk and Row, to experience the Venetian

Lifestyle.

OSTERIA ALL'ARCO

If you’re going to ask Venetians to point out a few bacari in town, the name “All’Arco” will always come out. Close to a busy street, but just some steps away from it, this bacaro is a favorite of many locals thanks to its extremely good cichetti, the good wines, a very busy yet friendly staff and the typical atmosphere of a real

Venetian bacaro.

7 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE BRIDGES IN VENICE In Venice there are exactly 391 bridges, 403 including the Giudecca, crossing 150 canals and uniting the 117/118 - no one seems to agree on this- islands the city was built on. In the beginning, those bridges were flat and made of wood, easy to cross for the horses pulling the carriages that could circulate in the city. Only around the XVI century, the bridges started being all built arched GONDOLA RIDE IN VENICE: THE INSIDER GUIDE The Venice gondola in numbers: Gondolas are made by hand and consist of 280 pieces of 8 different types of wood: oak, fir, cherry, larch, walnut, linden, mahogany, elm. The dimensions of a gondola can vary slightly, but they are typically around 11 m long, 1,45 m wide, less than 1m deep, and have a total weight of 600 kg. ENVIRONMENTAL CAMPAIGN DON'T WASTE VENICE Don't Waste Venice, Environment Campaign. Don’t Waste Venice is an Environment Campaign born thanks to the partnership between ISPRA, the Italian institute for environmental protection and research, and Legambiente, an Italian environmentalist association founded in 1980. This campaign is run by a group of local volunteers who give their

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PAOLO OLBI, EXCELLENCE OF BOOKBINDING Paolo Olbi, the Keeper of an ancient tradition. As we all know, Gutenberg’s invention of the movable-type printing press, made Germany the birthplace of publishing. However, it was the Republic of Venice, with its entrepreneurial spirit, free press, the largest navy in Europe, and the widest trades network, that gave the printing and

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CARLOS BRASSESCO, MASK MAKER Carlos Brassesco | Masks Artisan. Born in Argentina, Carlos came to Venice for his studies and found himself to witness the re-discovery of the Venetian Carnival in 1979: with a group of friends of his University, Carlos decided to try to create a few masks to have fun and in 2016 it is still what he loves to be doing for a living. ALBERTO VALESE EBRÙ HAND MADE PAPER, SILK AND BOOKBINDING Alberto is one of the world greatest experts and master of artisanal hand-made marbled paper and the person who reintroduced this ancient technique in Venice in 1977.Alberto discovered this almost forgotten art in his twenties and went on a journey that brought him from Paris to Turkey, where he learned from the Turkish masters how to create the “ebrù” (cloud, in Turkish) papers.

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