Markets, Venice

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Favorite thing: From walking around most of the city in 4 days there seemed to be limited number of supermarkets, and the one we went in was quite limited as to its contents.
But i guess that its nearly all tourists live in Venice in hotels, all the locals live on the mainland.

There is however a good grocery market and fish market on a morning in campo Della Pesceria which is not far from Rialto bridge.

We also saw this grocery boat moored in the San Polo district.

Favorite thing: The Rialto Bridge is a famous landmark and a great area. It is also extremely crowded with ambling tourists. This area of Venice abounds with shopping areas. The more tourist of shopping areas are on the bridge proper.

On the south side of the bridge are the two main markets. The fish and produce markets are both worth a visit. Of course for people unaccustomed (like myself) to Venetian cuisine, the sights and smells at the fish market are quite an experience. Lots of cuttlefish in its own ink for sale as well as eels, octopus, and even a large swordfish head at one stall. It all adds to the wonder of Venice. The produce stalls are great for fresh produce, although there are all kinds of shops in all the various neighborhoods with equal, if not superior, fruits and veggies for sale.

This neighborhood also includs lots of shopping. My girlfriend bought a gorgeous leather jacket and a handbad in this area. Apparently haggling is somewhat OK. The first jacket we picked out didn't fit quite right and the salesman actually locked his store and walked us 5 minutes to a different store, picked out a different style (that fit marvelously) and gave us the same price - despite a sticker price twice as high! We agreed to pay cash and he knocked off 10%...

Favorite thing: The Rialto Bridge is a famous landmark and a great area. It is also extremely crowded with ambling tourists. This area of Venice abounds with shopping areas. The more tourist of shopping areas are on the bridge proper.

On the south side of the bridge are the two main markets. The fish and produce markets are both worth a visit. Of course for people unaccustomed (like myself) to Venetian cuisine, the sights and smells at the fish market are quite an experience. Lots of cuttlefish in its own ink for sale as well as eels, octopus, and even a large swordfish head at one stall. It all adds to the wonder of Venice. The produce stalls are great for fresh produce, although there are all kinds of shops in all the various neighborhoods with equal, if not superior, fruits and veggies for sale.

This neighborhood also includs lots of shopping. My girlfriend bought a gorgeous leather jacket and a handbad in this area. Apparently haggling is somewhat OK. The first jacket we picked out didn't fit quite right and the salesman actually locked his store and walked us 5 minutes to a different store, picked out a different style (that fit marvelously) and gave us the same price - despite a sticker price twice as high! We agreed to pay cash and he knocked off 10%...

Favorite thing: This was one of the few crowded places we came across in Venice. I guess we were lucky as we had always been told that the "press" of people was so bad that if you died you would not be able to fall over. As you can see even here it is not too bad. Many of the stalls and shops were selling the typical masks used in the Carnival.

Fondest memory: ...I was in the excursion group so I had the chance too see HOW a piece of glass was blown to a beautiful glass horse !...

I didn't have the chance to capture the guy blowing the glass because it was so fast, like a few minutes blowing & turning, blowing & turning...he's a pro ! Everybody's looking were amazed...
... but I could capture the beautiful glass horse....(the finished thing).

Favorite thing: This is the one and only boat vendor we saw in Venice, it was loaded with various fresh-looking produce, maybe it was too late (around noon or later), we did not see any Venician buying from the boat, only tourists like us busy taking pics.

Favorite thing: One of the best experiences in Venice is just walking around. I found this wonderful produce and seafood market near the Rialto Bridge. They have the best seafood I have ever seen. Wonderful textures and freshly caught marine delights!

Favorite thing: Walking randomly through the little streets I was surprised by the many funny details houses had, like this doorknob.
If I had to go look for it, I am sure I wouldn t be able to find it again tho :-)