Happy Monday! Today we are exploring Venice. Are you ready? I may sound like a broken record but my advice when visiting a new city is to get lost in it and find hidden gems. Even if you haven’t been to Venice I’m sure you are familiar with St. Mark’s square (cover photo), Doge’s Palace (below)…
…or the iconic Danieli hotel.
And the quintessential Venetian gondolas!
That’s why I want to show you this curious place:
The self-proclaimed “most beautiful bookstore in the world” is located near St. Mark’s square and is probably the most chaotic one I’ve ever seen. There are books everywhere in no logical order -apparently. There’s even a full-size gondola inside which serves as a shelf.
Some furry friends hang out here as well.
But its top attraction is in the back, a patio with book steps (books are also used as furniture here) that entice you into following them for…
…this wonderful view.
It’s definitely worth a visit, right? It reminded me of Shakespeare and Co. in Paris which we visited last summer.
Now you see why I make so much emphasis on getting lost in a city, how else would you find picturesque places like this?
Another piece of advice I usually give is to see the city’s landmarks twice if possible: during daylight and then at night when the streetlights are on and buildings become alive again.
See you next week,
xo Cristina
P.S. Are you updating your closet? I’m sharing my favorite back to school outfits on my shop page, take a look and let me know which one you like best.
Wow amazing photos!
Kisses,
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Great photos! One of my trips to Venice was during Carnival. It was fantastic. The city is so foggy at that time of year, and the locals were very into going out and about in costume. So you had fabulously caped and coiffed figures emerging out of the fog. Kind of like in the movie "Amadeus."
Ah, beautiful Venice. I've been twice, and the views never fail to amaze me. Such sweet memories there (and wonderful food!) Lovely photographs.
-Lor
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Beautiful photos, the one of you sitting atop the books is super cute! Adorable outfit as well. Venice is on my travel list, thanks for sharing your experience there.
Kim
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Beautiful pictures, I have always wanted to travel to Venice one day 🙂
xx, Charlotte
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These pictures are sooo pretty! Venice is just breathtaking!
XoXo,
Tamara – LoveofMode.com
Venice looks like such a gorgeous city and I really hope to go there someday! I love finding hidden gems too! (especially if I find them after I've already been to the city before!)
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Oh wow, so cool!
Alice Cerea
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Ah amazing pictures! We went to Venice last year for our honeymoon, your lovely pictures brought back great memories! Thanks for sharing!
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Deepti xx
Unas fotos preciosas !!
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I agree, towns and cities often have hidden gems away from the tourist attractions, it's important to explore! Lovely photos 🙂
Maya Not Mya
I've always wanted to visit Venice so I love that you have posted about the hidden gems. Thanks for sharing! Jaz x
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Oh I so wish that I had gone to visit this bookshop while I was in Venice!! -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey's