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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

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Fenicotteri e barene nella laguna di Lio Piccolo

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

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The golden ball of the Dogana da Mar: two Atlantes, Fortune and Venice looking toward the Basin

Perched atop Venice’s Dogana da Mar, a golden globe supported by bronze Atlantes and crowned by the rotating…
Matteo Currò
August 28, 2026
Disegno minimale di Punta della Dogana tra Canal Grande e Giudecca
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Punta della Dogana: from goods control to gateway to contemporary art

Punta della Dogana, once a customs hub, now serves as a striking entrance to global contemporary art, merging…
Matteo Currò
August 28, 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,
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