Luxury shopping in Venice: city guide
Le Mercerie, the area that lies between the Rialto bridge and Piazza San Marco, is where most of Venice’s luxury addresses are located. The Laguna is a paradise...
Maddalena Venier and Alessandro Salvadori: Our Venice
Maddalena Venier and Alessandro Salvadori own a very special Venetian boutique. Both were born and raised in the city and they are the founders of Materialmente...
Five of Venice's best bars: city guide
In years gone by, Venice was famous for its taverns, where the locals would drink good wine at a reasonable price. A few good late-night venues, some historical...
Attombri’s distinctive handmade jewellery
Since the late 80s, brothers Stefano and Daniele Attombri have been reviving Venice’s craft heritage in contemporary style
Osteria da Fiore: Italy's Michelin star restaurant
Michelin-starred restaurant, Osteria da Fiore, offers the best regional delicacies to both local habitués and visitors in the know
Sweet secrets
The Scaldaferro artisanal sweetmaking workshop was launched in 1919 in Dolo, a tiny village 10 kilometres from Venice
Shop local
Al Duca d’Aosta was founded in 1902 and still thrives amid the monobrand stores established along the city’s canals
Precious purchases in Venice
Precious cities mean precious purchases and Venice offers not only some of Italy’s most stunning views but also some stunning shopping opportunities
