Thread by @DreamOfVenice

Are you planning a trip to #Venice in the near future?
The city can be exasperating, disorienting, & challenging. It can also be the most magnificent place you will ever visit. We’ve thought about the questions we’re often asked & decided to write a 🧵with resources. Andiamo ~

"Help! I'm coming to Venice & I've never been before. Where do I start?"
Start with 40 tips to Explore Venice by @LaVenessiana
Iris is a Venetian culinary historian, writer, & expert on the Lagoon. Her tips are comprehensive & current, written for 2022.
lavenessiana.com/40-tips-for-yo…

"We've heard #Venice has a lot of bad food. How can we avoid it?"
Lucky for you there are 2 Venetians who generously share their food discoveries with the world ~
@monicacesarato monicacesarato.com/blog/category/…
Nicoletta Fornaro of Naturally Epicurean
naturallyepicurean.org/my-venice-food…
#Venezia

@monicacesarato "What is this stuff called #cichetti & why was Stanley Tucci eating it at 8: 30 in the morning?"
It just so happens that Venice has a cichetti queen. It also just so happens that she's just written the cicchetti bible, #AndareperBacari.
1. We suggest you follow @monicacesarato

2. We suggest you buy her book as soon as it is published in English (which will be very soon). Or now, if you prefer Italian.
3. Wile you are waiting for this ultimate cicchetti bible, you can learn about these Venetian morals of heaven here: monicacesarato.com/blog/where-how…

As to why Mr. Tucci was eating cicchetti at 8: 30 in the morning , we suspect that it was the only time he could film at All'Arco, which is always jam packed with people. Or maybe he just likes cicchetti for breakfast. We can't blame him.

One last thought about cicchetti ~ if this is your first trip to #Venice or if you've never experienced #cicchetti at its finest, we recommend the cicchetti blog tour with the queen herself, @monicacesarato . It is great fun, informative, & delicious!
monicacesarato.com/blog/cichetti-…

"Everyone says we should go to Cafe Florian but it is always so crowded & so expensive, do we really need to go?"
Yes, you do. Where else would you have the opportunity to soak in the aura of a 302 year old cafe?
lavenessiana.com/caffe-florian-… via @LaVenessiana

"We'd love to shop with Venetian artisans but how can we find them?
~ If you put #VeniceGiftGuide2021 into search, you'll see oodles of options to explore.
~ Venice Original has many artisans participating. You can look them up by medium to learn more about their craft.

~ Naturally Epicurean has lovely interviews with artisans on her blog:
naturallyepicurean.org/blog/categorie…
We would like to add, if you visit an artisan, & they spend half an hour answering your questions, please make a purchase. They've spent time with you that they could've been creating.

"We're coming to Venice & would love to be able to cook. But we also know that Airbnb is ruining the housing market for residents. How do we find an ethical apartment rental?"
Please use @Fairbnb_coop
fairbnb.coop
#Venice #Venezia #rentals

@Fairbnb_coop "We're coming to #Venice with 3 kids, ages 8-14. Is there any activity we can enjoy as a family?"
YES! Consider making masks at Ca'Macana. You will learn the history of masks & create your very own! @MirtaBaratto
can answer any questions you you may have. camacana.com/en-UK/find-you…

"We know this sounds crazy but we're bringing our toddler to #Venice. How do keep her occupied?"
You can also go on a Venetian Safari! Your little one can search for all the stone animals with this adorable book:
sanmarcopress.com/venetian-safar… via @sanmarcopress + @livingvenice

"We know this sounds insane but we're bringing our sullen teenager to #Venice. How do we get that bored look off his face?"
Throw him in a boat with an oar.
He can learn to row Venetian style with:
~ Row Venice
rowvenice.org
~ Venice on Board
veniceonboard.it

"We want to bring our beloved mother-in-law to #Venice but she only speaks Polish. Can we find a guide in her language?"
YES! Best Venice Guides is an organization of professional licensed guides. You can search for the perfect guide by language:
bestveniceguides.it/en/

"I have always wanted to experience #Venice but I am visually impaired."
@luisella_romeo , one of Venice's most beloved & knowledgable guides has created a special tour for blind & visually impaired visitors:
bestveniceguides.it/en/2022/03/30/…
seevenice.it/en/

"I'm an amateur photographer & I'd love to photograph #Venice but I'm a bit overwhelmed."
To find the secret places in #Venice where shadows dance
consider taking a photo tour with Venetian photographer, Fabio Bressanello:
bressanelloartstudio.it/en/category/ve…
#VenicePhotography

"All that fish sounds rather fishy, what I really love is chocolate!"
Oh do we have the place for you! @VizioVirtu
viziovirtu.com/en/
They also offer workshops in making ice cream, cookies, & chocolate.
viziovirtu.com/en/workshop/
You can also buy their chocolates on-line

And now we need to circle back to @monicacesarato again because if cookies, chocolates & cakes are your jam, she offers a sweet tour:
monicacesarato.com/blog/walking-v…
We're beginning to wonder: Do all roads in #Venice lead to Monica????

"I'm fascinated by the ghetto in #Venice & would love to visit a synagogue. Is it possible?"
Yes!
There is a wonderful tour offered by @museoebraicove
museoebraico.it/en/synagogues/
While you are in the ghetto make sure to visit @antichitaghetto to see their beautiful treasures.

"I love Venice & want to help. How can I support the city from afar?"
You can become a member of @WearehereVenice
weareherevenice.org Because Venice is the Lagoon.
You can support @QueriniVenezia
querinistampalia.org/eng/support_us… Because they hold a cultural legacy in their hearts.

oops....
Cicchetti are morsels of heaven, not morals (although that could be debated)
@monicacesarato 's Cicchetti tour is an actual tour, not a "blog" tour.
It is Caffè Florian to be correct.
The web site for Venice Original is: veniceoriginal.it/en/ please forgive all typos

"I really, really miss #Venice. I don't know when I'll be able to go back. How do I keep the city alive in my heart?"
@LaVenessiana has created an immersive digital experience, that will bring you back to the city of your dreams.
Laguna in Cucina
essenzedivenezia.com/courses/laguna…

@LaVenessiana The digital workshop has 156 episodes - recipes, slow travel tips, virtual walks, & videos. 20% of the membership fee is donated to DINGO and ENPA Venezia (associations taking care of homeless cats).
Also, an incredible primer to read before you go and to have when you return.