Seeking the wisdom of the Flist

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I know that several (possibly many) of you have been to Venice. I'm planning a trip in June, and want to rent an apartment. I've got an offer of one right off St Marks Square - it's TINY, but the price is right and I like what reviewers have said about the landlady (and it's on the 2nd floor). However, just not sure whether just off St Marks Square would be really desirable or not... Any thoughts or ideas? If you were going to stay in Venice, especially if it were your first visit and potentially your once-in-a-lifetime chance to go, where would you choose to stay?

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[emmaco.livejournal.com]

I just remembered that someone on my friend's list had asked about Venice! Like everyone else, I reckon it will be fine, especially as it will feel safer at night than a quiet area and the less touristy areas are easy to walk to during the day. And walking around is the best part of Venice (plus catching the boat up and down the main canal).

Random tips:

There are some lovely Venetian mask makers (as opposed to Chinese mass produced) scattered around the city if you want a unique piece of art. We bought this one (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3299/3245169814_b28975e16b.jpg) from La Bottega dei Mascereri (http://www.misteria.org/venetianmasks/english.htm) at the artist's shop in San Polo (there is apparantly another shop near the rialto bridge too).

If you want a supermarket there's one on the main street in Ca D'oro - you can buy fresh bread, cheese etc if you want a picnic, and it's less expensive than always eating out.