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For more than 1,000 years, the Republic of Venice was officially called La Serenissima or “The Most Serene" for its unwavering wealth, prestige and power. But that serenity didn’t last and today’s travelers get just glimmers of this former grandeur in canals and palaces as they bump up against crowds and trinket hawkers. 

We're here to show you that Serenissima still exists in Venice and its neighboring cities. By taking your time — and even going beyond Venice itself â€” with our on-the-ground experts as your guide, there's a lot to be discovered here. In Venice, you only really need time and a willingness to step off the central calli (streets).

For the summer issue of Italy Magazine's Bellissimo, we've curated carefully reported insider stories about Venice, plus underrated day trips to nearby Padua, Castelfranco Veneto and Bassano del Grappa.

From maritime gastronomy to modern crafts makers and avant-garde art venues plus where to stay across all travel styles, this issue of Italy Magazine's Bellissimo will surprise you, even if you’ve been to Venice a dozen times. 

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