4 Tips for Navigating the Streets of Venice
Venice is an absolutely beautiful place, and part of exploring the city is getting lost in the history and the architecture of the place. But in practical terms, it is easy to actually get lost in the streets of Venice. I'm on hand, having been there myself, to give you some tried and tested tips for not getting lost in the streets of Venice. So, let's get into it! 1. Ask for the name of the nearby calle (alley) & a nearby landmark Addresses in Venice are often made up of both a number and the name of the sestiere (district). They don't have street names, which can make getting around and finding restaurants etc quite difficult. When looking up a new address in Venice, you should always research and find out the name of the nearby calle (alley) and a landmark in the vicinity. 2. Use major landmarks to orientate yourself Usually, St Marks Square (San Marco) is used by tourists as a way to find their way back to the centre of the city. Not far from there you'll find ...
