Katie & Andrew
Things To Do
Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia
Canaletto! Carpaccio! Titian! Tintoretto! A must-see collection of Venetian masterpieces.
Arsenale della Biennale di Venezia
The Venice Biennale is an international art biennial exhibition held in Venice, Italy every other year. The festival has become a constellation of shows: a central exhibition curated by that year's artistic director, national pavilions hosted by individual nations, and independent exhibitions throughout Venice. Outside of the central, international exhibition, individual nations produce their own shows, known as pavilions, as their national representation. About 30 nations have dedicated pavilions at the Giardini. Nations without dedicated buildings create pavilions in the Venice Arsenale and palazzos throughout the city.
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
For something different, visit one of the best collections of post-1910 modern art in Europe in the fabulous Peggy Guggenheim's former home.
Rialto Bridge
One of the best things you can do in Venice is to get lost--stop by the Rialto Bridge and market before wandering around the charming side streets, grabbing an espresso, stopping in a paper shop and forgetting all about Google Maps!
Harry's Dolci
A peaceful escape across the Gran Canal away from the maddening crowds of San Marco famous for its desserts, bellinis and tagliolini
Al Covo
A charming restaurant run by Cesare Benelli and his Texan wife Diane since 1987--Katie always gets the vongole!
Oro Restaurant
A beautiful Michelin-starred restaurant that just appointed Riccardo Canella as the executive chef--Chef Canella worked most recently at Noma in Copenhagen so the reopening of Oro is sure to be an exciting event this summer!
Venissa
Situated on Mazzorbo Island away from the hustle and bustle of Venice with its own vineyards and vegetable gardens.
Ai Gondolieri
A classic Venetian fine dining establishment situated near the Guggenheim.
Enoteca Al Volto
Venice's oldest wine bar located not far from the Rialto bridge. Make a reservation!
Ristorante Glam
Modern tasting menu take on Venetian classics.
Trattoria Antiche Carampane
Hard to find but worth the hunt! Classic Venetian fare.