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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
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Disegno minimale di una mappa veneziana con calle, campiello, ponte e rio
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Campiello, corte, ramo: a small sentimental guide to the words of the Venetian map

Venetian words for its urban spaces—like campo, corte, and ramo—reveal a rich, intimate relationship between…
Matteo Currò
July 30, 2026
Piazzetta dei Leoncini illustrata con due piccoli leoni
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The Piazzetta dei Leoncini: the small side space that many cross without understanding

Next to St. Mark’s Basilica lies a small space marked by two modest red marble lions, where observers can…
Matteo Currò
July 23, 2026
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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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