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Treporti and the thin islands: understanding the lagoon by looking at the borderlands

September 21, 2026
Treporti visto come margine sottile della laguna.

Lio Piccolo: flamingos, salt marshes and silence in the northern lagoon

September 21, 2026
Fenicotteri e barene nella laguna di Lio Piccolo

Mazzorbo: the walled vineyard and the quiet side next to Burano

September 21, 2026
Vigna murata di Mazzorbo con ponte verso Burano
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Disegno minimale di un campo veneziano con ponte libero e panchina
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Where to stop and rest in Venice without sitting on bridges: gardens, campi and smart breaks

Venice’s narrow bridges aren’t ideal for breaks; instead, gardens, campi, and bacari offer refreshing spots to…
Matteo Currò
September 11, 2026
Disegno minimale del Campo San Polo con la chiesa sul margine.
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San Polo: the church that gives the campo its name but often remains out of frame

San Polo church quietly shapes its large Venetian square, blending centuries of history with the vibrant…
Matteo Currò
September 7, 2026
Disegno minimale del Ghetto di Venezia con case alte, ponte e rio
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Ghetto Vecchio and Ghetto Nuovissimo: three names for understanding Venice’s Jewish history

Venice’s Ghetto names reveal a layered urban story of enforced segregation transformed into a vibrant…
Matteo Currò
August 3, 2026
Unlock Venice
Unlock Venice is a slow travel guide to Venice: itineraries, local stories, art, food, and lesser-known places to discover at your own pace. We are also preparing an apartment in central Mestre for short stays and holiday rentals, designed as a convenient base for visiting Venice.
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Viale Garibaldi 52/C,
30173 Mestre (Venice)

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