Gillian Knows Best Venice essentials guide
This guide includes 170 places.
What's Inside the Guide
Dear reader (and Venice enthusiast),
I am always saying that nothing about Venice make sense. A big part of what I hope I am doing with my Instagram and newsletter is helping you enjoy this beautiful baffling place beyond the obvious logistical things like bridges and boats.
There is just so much to do and see and eat here. Even I get overwhelmed when a pal comes to visit and says “you choose.” An important thing to be prepared for in Venice is how tired you can get here. Venice isn’t very big, but all of that navigating the twisty turny calle and climbing over bridges can go from charming to infuriating when you are jet lagged or hungry or your shoes hurt.
I organized this guide by sestiere so that you can keep long walks and bridge crossing at a minimum.
There is just so much to do and see and eat here. Even I get overwhelmed when a pal comes to visit and says “you choose.” An important thing to be prepared for in Venice is how tired you can get here. Venice isn’t very big, but all of that navigating the twisty turny calle and climbing over bridges can go from charming to infuriating when you are jet lagged or hungry or your shoes hurt.
I organized this guide by sestiere so that you can keep long walks and bridge crossing at a minimum.
About the author
I live in Venice. My superpower is finding terrific places to eat, stay & shop in Italy’s best known destinations. Sometimes I write about them
FAQs
How did you choose the places to include in this guide?
I have only included the places I love. These are the restaurants and bacari where I go with my family and pals. The churches I pop into to see a quick Tieplo on my way to the grocery store and the stores where I shop.
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