{"id":190211,"date":"2017-09-11T18:28:47","date_gmt":"2017-09-11T16:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/?p=190211"},"modified":"2024-06-07T08:39:36","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T06:39:36","slug":"learn-italian-venice-secret-sights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/en\/blog\/learn-italian-venice-secret-sights\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn Italian in Venice: 5 secret sights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is easy to see why Venice is one of the most visited and loved cities in the world, thanks to its beautiful ancient buildings, museums and charming canals. And away from the itineraries of mass tourism, you can find more surprising wonders. If you have decided to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/courses\/italian-courses-in-italy\/italian-in-venice\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"56377\">learn Italian in Venice<\/a>, we have 5 lesser-known sights where you can escape the crowds, enjoy the scene and even find inspiration to do some homework and study the beautiful language.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Libreria Acqua Alta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Run by eccentric Venetian Luigi Frizzo, this library is home to hundreds of books, both new and used. The books are chaotically stacked in old gondolas, canoes, and bathtubs. You will also find a staircase made from old, colourful books. Cats are some of the regular visitors at Libreria Acqua Alta. The library is located off the beaten path near the Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"IS THIS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BOOK STORE IN ITALY!? | Daily Travel Vlog 164, Venice, HD\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f9WWc9xUehY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Venice Ghost Walking Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can discover the mysteries of Venice at night with a 1.5-hour walking tour. It takes you on a journey to the city\u2019s hidden corners, with a ghost-expert guide who recounts spooky ghost stories and other legends as you walk. Recoil at gruesome facts about Biasio, the murderous butcher of Venice; see the reputedly haunted Bovolo staircase; explore the shadowy squares and empty streets as you hear more sinister tales!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/learn-italian-venice-course-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Learn Italian in Venice Italian course\" class=\"wp-image-69669\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/learn-italian-venice-course-italy.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/learn-italian-venice-course-italy-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/learn-italian-venice-course-italy-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forte Sant\u2019Andrea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This beautiful fort is located on Isola di Sant\u2019Andrea, an island that is lesser known compared to the famous Murano and Burano. The 17th-century fort was built to defend the city from its enemies, and was the work of architect Michele Sanmicheli, who designed a number of civil and military buildings throughout the Venetian Republic. The top of the Island\u2019s scruffy ruins makes for an excellent picnic spot with unrivalled views over the lagoon and city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-69660 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/learn-italian-venice.jpg\" alt=\"Forte Sant&#039;Andrea - learn italian in Venice\" class=\"wp-image-69660\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/learn-italian-venice.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/learn-italian-venice-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/learn-italian-venice-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Forte Sant&#8217;Andrea &#8211; photo by Adriano (GFDL)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chioggia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also known as \u201cVenezia in piccolo\u201d, Chioggia is a less touristy version of its famous neighbour Venice. It provides you with a tranquil getaway with arched bridges and narrow canals. You will not find much art here, but the town is ideal for a nice day trip when Venice is overcrowded. Choose one of its seafood restaurants and imagine that Venice might have looked like Chioggia had it not discovered the riches of trade.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/chioggia-italian-course-in-venice.jpg\" alt=\"Chioggia, Italian course in Venice\" class=\"wp-image-69663\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/chioggia-italian-course-in-venice.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/chioggia-italian-course-in-venice-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/chioggia-italian-course-in-venice-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Malefatte Boutique<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This shop, whose name translates as \u201cmisdeeds boutique\u201d, sells products made with recycled PVC by prisoners from the jails in and around Venice. Here you will find handmade goods that go from t-shirts to notebooks and bags. The shop is a non-profit initiative run by Rio Tera dei Pensieri, a work-in-jail cooperative that offers prisoners training and professional rehabilitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-69666 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/malefatte-boutique-venice.jpg\" alt=\"Malefatte boutique in Venice\" class=\"wp-image-69666\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/malefatte-boutique-venice.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/malefatte-boutique-venice-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/malefatte-boutique-venice-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Malefatte boutique &#8211; photo from Malefatte on Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Italian language course in Venice with Studiainitalia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you want to learn Italian? With Studiainitalia you can learn Italian in the best language schools, with intensive courses composed by 20 lessons per week, available all year round. Get all the information you need about the courses, prices and accommodation options for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/courses\/italian-courses-in-italy\/italian-in-venice\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"56377\">Italian course in Venice here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:200px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is easy to see why Venice is one of the most visited and loved cities in the world, thanks to its beautiful ancient buildings, museums and charming canals. And away from the itineraries of mass tourism, you can find more surprising wonders. 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