Rio Marin: entering Venice from the station while immediately avoiding Strada Nova
Rio Marin offers a slower, more intimate entrance to Venice from the station, revealing everyday life…
Ponte degli Scalzi: crossing the Grand Canal just after leaving the station
Crossing Ponte degli Scalzi right after leaving Venezia Santa Lucia transforms your arrival by train into a…
Santa Lucia Station: what to look at in the first ten minutes after getting off the train
Right outside Santa Lucia station, the Grand Canal’s curve, the theatrical San Simeon Piccolo, and bustling…
Tronchetto: the parking island that tells the logistical side of the city on water
Tronchetto, an artificial island in Venice, manages vehicle traffic and logistics, turning road flows into…
Piazzale Roma: where Venice truly begins, just when the cars end
Piazzale Roma is where Venice’s road vehicles stop and the city’s true character of walking, bridges, and…
Santa Croce for those arriving in Venice: the sestiere that begins before the monuments
Santa Croce welcomes visitors with a series of thresholds and urban details that prepare the gaze, blending…
