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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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Profilo minimale di San Nicolò del Lido con barca sulla laguna
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San Nicolò del Lido: monks, departures by sea and the ceremonial side of the lagoon

At San Nicolò del Lido, Venice reveals its maritime edge where monks, relics, and grand ceremonies like the…
Matteo Currò
August 8, 2026
Profilo minimale dell’isola di San Clemente nella laguna di Venezia
  • Islands and lagoon

San Clemente: from monastery to hospital, the island Venice has always kept at a distance

San Clemente stands as a historical threshold in Venice’s lagoon, shifting from monastery to hospital and…
Matteo Currò
August 6, 2026
Disegno minimale di San Lazzaro degli Armeni nella laguna di Venezia
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San Lazzaro degli Armeni: a small island, a library and a piece of the East in the lagoon

San Lazzaro degli Armeni is a secluded Venetian island transformed into a vibrant Mekhitarist monastery that…
Matteo Currò
July 10, 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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