An outside world that in a city like Venice can also be travelled by the very special ‘Gondole’ that cross the waters of the canals, in particular the Grand Canal. Confirming the city’s status as one of the most popular destinations for lovers are the gondola serenades, which traditionally take place in the summer season. A small procession of a dozen or so gondolas carrying a singer usually accompanied by an accordion. Melodies in ancient and contemporary Venetian dialect are performed.
Finally, for film buffs, one cannot forget that the Lagoon is the setting for the ‘Mostra internazionale d’arte cinematografica’, one of the oldest film festivals in the world, which has awarded the ‘Golden Lion’ every late summer on the Venice Lido since 1932. This exhibition is part of the broader ‘Venice Biennale’, which includes the famous ‘International Exhibition of Contemporary Art’.
And for those who love typical cuisine, we recommend: risotto prepared with ‘ghiozzo’ (typical lagoon fish), ‘moléche’, or small green crabs that are caught in the soft stage to be fried, and fried sardines, ‘risi e bisi’ (rice and peas), small Venetian prawns and the popular Venetian liver.
fried sardines, risi e bisi (rice and peas), small lagoon prawns and the popular Venetian-style liver. Desserts include ‘Fritole’, ‘Bacioli’, ‘Xaeti’, ‘Pinsa’, ‘Galani’, ‘Fugassa’ and ‘Spuncioti de caramel’: dried fruit with a few grapes on wooden skewers, dipped in caramelised sugar. You can’t go to Venice and not make a detour to Harry’s Bar 
, the historic public venue, declared a national heritage site by the Ministry of Culture in 2001, famous for having created two world icons of food and beverage, we are talking about Carpaccio and the more famous Bellini.
In short, it is clear that Venice is beautiful to ‘see’, to visit in a ‘gondola’, and to ‘live’ in its many characteristic events. To mention just a few more, there is the ‘Regatta of the Ancient Maritime Republics’, a historical commemoration held every four years between the end of May and the beginning of July; the ‘Historical Regatta’, which, between sport and folklore, is held every year on the first Sunday in September. Religious festivities include the ‘Festa della Madonna della Salute’, the ‘Festa della Sensa’, the ‘Festa del Redentore’ and that of ‘San Marco’, every 25 April. And then there is the ‘International Boat Show’ in spring, and the non-competitive ‘Su e zo per i ponti’ (Up and Down the Bridges) march through the calli and bridges of the city centre.
Yes, you may be wondering, there are still a few pigeons in St Mark’s Square to give a few nibbles to, and if there is something you really won’t forget among the colour and flavours of this city, it is the smell of the sea that dresses it.