Though an hour from Venice, Padua seems a world apart with its medieval marketplaces, Fascist-era facades and hip student population. Home to Italy’s second-oldest university, Padua houses extraordinary fresco including in Giotto’s masterpiece Cappella degli Scrovegni, and Titian’s St Anthony in the Scoletta del Santo.

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11.09.2025

The glass island of Murano

Murano is one of the best-known islands in the Venetian lagoon. Famous for its old glassmaking and postcard prettiness, it is a great day trip from Venice.

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11.09.2025

Our Venice days in photos

Teal coloured lagoon, reflections it shimmers back, narrow backstreets, winding canals, gorgeous mansions, delicious food. This is Venice through our eyes.

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11.09.2025

Rialto Market Venice

The Rialto Markets in Venice were the most important market places in the world and it had squares and porticos dedicated to different products. This tradition still reflects in the names of present local lanes and fruit and vegetables are sold at Erberia, while oranges can be exclusively found at Naranzeria.

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The sweet fresco city of Padua

The glass island of Murano

Our Venice days in photos

Rialto Market Venice

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