Unusual Venice: top 8 original activities in Venice in 2024!

In this article, I present 8 unusual activities in Venice, for a visit off the beaten track!

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The flooded crypt of Venice

The church of San Zaccaria is just a few steps from the famous Piazza San Marco and you can visit its crypt...flooded!

You'll pass through the superb Golden Chapel, with its frescoes and woodcarvings, before reaching the crypt. Eight of Venice's first doges are buried here, and it is now flooded for much of the year.

The result is a strange feelingI invite you to discover it for that reason alone!

• Address: Campo S. Zaccaria, 4693, 30122 Venice
• Ticket : 2 euros for the crypt

Crossing one of the world's narrowest streets 

Venice is made up of canals and narrow streets, and one of them stands out for its its smallness. In fact, it's only 53 cm wide! The term vis-à-vis has never been more appropriate.

If you go through the Cannaregio districtwhich is home to the Jewish ghettojust walk through it! It's a little oppressive, but this calle Varisco is an unusual place in Venice that deserves a brief visit!

• Address: Calle Varisco, 30100 Venice

An unusual way to discover Venice from the Grand Canal

Of course, you'll have to go through the Venice Grand Canal during your stay, as it winds its way through the city from end to end.

But discovering the city on the water, aboard a gondola or a vaporettoremains a activity an unusual way to a first look of the wonders lining the banks of the canal.

And contrary to popular belief, it's not all that expensive if you book your walk !

A supermarket in a theater 

Italy makes a point of preserving its monuments, even when they are taken over by large fast-food chains or supermarkets. Such is the case of this former theaterThe walls have been preserved as they are.

Even if you don't really feel like shopping, I suggest you take a look at what could well be one of the world's most original supermarkets !

• Address Cannaregio district. 1939-1952, Campiello de l'Anconeta, 30121 Venice

The incredible Acqua Alta Di Frizzo Luigi bookshop

There are still many atypical bookshops in Venice, filled with old books gathering dust and piling up on the shelves. But one of them has a special feature that's well worth a visit: the books are presented in boats and gondolas!

An original way for owners to protect themselves against the rising waters common in Venice (the Acqua Alta phenomenon), with the added possibility of to dock in the store by boat!

Books are available in several languages (including French), and there are many books dedicated to à Venice and its historyfor enthusiasts.

• AddressCalle Longa Santa Maria Formosa - Corte del Tintor, 5176 - Castello, 30 122, Venice

The Rialto Wine Barrel Gate 

The Rialto district is famous for two main reasons: the famous Rialto Bridgeone of the most reasonable in the world, and the daily fruit, vegetable and fish market on the riverbank.

But the hidden zone a little secret A door with a wide opening at the bottom. Odd? Not really, when you consider that it was used to roll wine barrels to water customers and merchants back in the day. Amusing and rare enough to be worth mentioning!

• AddressCalle Arco, 456, 30125 Venice

Visit an ancient Venetian casino

It was in Venetian casinos that the city's wealthy gathered, to gamble, comment on the city's affairs and indulge in a few libertine pleasures.

We wore the Venetian maskwhich has become an emblem of the city throughout its history. its carnivalto freely enjoy the pleasures offered in these very naughty establishments.

Although they are now forbidden by the city, the buildings that once housed them can still be visited, giving a glimpse of the places that were so important to the inhabitants of the Serenissima in its heyday.

My favorite? Venier CasinoThe building is now the headquarters of the Alliance Française, in the Saint Marc district. Knock on the door and ask for a tour, especially as the staff speak the same language as you!

• Address Ponte dei Baretteri, 4939, 30100 Venice

An excursion to the island of Sant'Erasmo 

Venice is surrounded by small islands of varying degrees of fame, such as the one that houses the cathedral. San Giorgio Maggiorethe island of Murano and his art of wind tunneling or the surprising Burano with its refined lace pieces. You can also take part in an excursion to visit them!

But the one I'm presenting here is much more confidential. That's right, the island of Sant'Erasmo is considered the vegetable garden of Venice. In fact, much of the produce on Venetian markets comes from here.

It abounds in fields, old buildings and even has a beacha magnet for Venetians in search of a swim!

A place to discover on foot or by bikea complete contrast to your visits to the heart of Venice!

• TransportVaporetto line 13 takes you there with ease. Think of the Vaporetto Pass for unlimited use of this local means of transport!

Don't hesitate to get lost in Venice to find out more all its secrets ! The city is full of unusual inscriptions on walls, hidden gardens, original stores and unusual anecdotes that will delight story-lovers!

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