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THE LONG WEEKEND<br />
Get crafty<br />
Take a piece of the city<br />
back home<br />
From top to bottom:<br />
A bowl of squid ink pasta,<br />
decorative Venetian masks,<br />
St Mark's Campanile<br />
Venetian masks<br />
A tradition that dates back<br />
thousands of years, maskmaking<br />
is an integral part<br />
of the city’s culture. Avoid<br />
paying over the odds at<br />
touristy souvenir shops and<br />
opt for making one yourself<br />
at Ca’Macana – the family<br />
owned store is known for<br />
creating the masks that<br />
appeared in the film Eyes<br />
Wide Shut. camacana.com<br />
Murano glass<br />
Watching a Murano glass<br />
sculpture come to life<br />
is as fascinating as its<br />
translucent beauty, and the<br />
island of Murano is the only<br />
place on the planet that<br />
produces these coveted<br />
pieces of art. Get an insider<br />
ALL IN GOOD TASTE<br />
Discover the lagoon city's hidden food haunts<br />
The Venetian version<br />
of tapas, Cicchetti is a<br />
must-try while in Venice.<br />
These traditional bites,<br />
served on small plates<br />
designed to share, will<br />
have your taste buds<br />
shouting “mamma<br />
mia!” Enjoy it the local<br />
way at Cantina Do<br />
Mori, but don’t expect<br />
to be seated; you’ll<br />
have to eat it like the<br />
locals do – standing<br />
up. For lunch, head to<br />
Ristorante Upupa and<br />
be sure to order their<br />
famous Spaghetti al<br />
Nero di Seppia. The<br />
distinctive pasta dish<br />
will win you over with<br />
its delicious flavour and<br />
charcoal black colour<br />
(courtesy of the squid<br />
ink). End the evening at<br />
one of the oldest cafés<br />
in Europe, Caffè Florian<br />
(caffeflorian.com). Having<br />
opened its doors in<br />
1720, it exudes old-world<br />
charm and boasts a<br />
stunning outdoor terrace<br />
on St Mark's Square.<br />
look at different glass<br />
techniques thanks to the<br />
dedicated tours on offer at<br />
Mazzega Glass Factory.<br />
Burano lace<br />
It’s said that King Louis XIV<br />
of France wore an original<br />
Burano lace collar on the<br />
day of his coronation.<br />
Suffice to say, it's an<br />
artwork in its own right. But<br />
you don’t need to go all<br />
the way to Burano Island to<br />
get these lovely crafts, as<br />
the famous Il Merletto shop<br />
in Venice displays a wide<br />
selection of original work.<br />
UP AND AWAY<br />
To get a thorough understanding of how beautiful<br />
this city is, you need to get on top of it. Not only<br />
does the St Mark's Campanile offer a breathtaking<br />
view of the Venetian Lagoon, it’s also home to one<br />
of the largest bells in the city, la Marangona. Just<br />
a short boat-ride away, San Giorgio Maggiore<br />
is a defining point on the Venice skyline, and its<br />
unrivalled panoramic views of the city makes it<br />
unlike any other. Hidden on a quiet street in the<br />
bustling tourist centre of St. Mark’s Square, Scala<br />
Contarini del Bovolo is instantly recognisable due<br />
to its snail's shell-like spiral staircase. Ascend the<br />
tower's twisting steps, pausing to look at the views<br />
revealed at every twist and turn. Once you reach the<br />
top, you’ll be awed by the picturesque view.<br />
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