Venice is like a huge magic box in which others open to reveal quite different but complementary reality.
Walking through Piazza S. Marco and the Rialto area is the best route to learn about the political and commercial greatness of the Republic of Venice. The area of the Ghetto in Cannaregio with the beautiful synagogues and the Jewish museum provides insight into how this city could live together harmoniously with different cultures and faiths.
The Gallerie dell’Accademia, the Scuola Grande di S. Rocco, the Scuola Grande dei Carmini are excellent starting points for the tours that include the best of the history of painting in Venice.
It is also fascinating to discover the city just by walking through its intricate alleyways that lead sooner or later to some fascinating thing.
