Reflections on Venice
Explore Venice with a slow travel mindset which always leads to unexpected discoveries.
Slow travel is about finding personal ways of experiencing a place.
Walks, books, art, music, stories from history.
And there is bespoke planning with our Slow Serenissima Service, where we help you find an individual way of experiencing Venice.
“Whenever I visit been to Venice I notice something different and special. Each season of the year brings a different city. There is always a feeling of anticipation and excitement when returning to the city.
Imagine …
A city which closely resemble that of its Medieval past. Close your eyes and open them and you might be standing in the Medieval and Renaissance Republic of Venice.”
Venice is ‘the place’ for slow travel.
It is after all ‘La Serenissima’.
Reflections on Venice is for people who want to experience more than a list of famous sights. It brings together slow travel, ‘off the beaten track’ discoveries in literature, art, architecture, music and film.
Through articles, suggested walks, books and carefully chosen resources, we open doors to the stories, places and details that give Venice its atmosphere.
Whether you are preparing for your first visit, returning to a city you already love or exploring from home there is something here for you.
Begin by joining us in the Piazza, step into the Palazzo Library, or discover Slow Serenissima – our bespoke slow travel planning service for travellers who would like a Venetian day created around their own interests.
We call this ‘your portrait of Venice.” We work with you to devise a suggested plan which takes into account your interests with practicalities and help you step into your own individual route. For a small number of Patrons, this service is included in their tired membership. Others can consult with us directly.
This is not a list of sights to collect or a schedule to complete. It is an invitation to seek out different places which others might miss,
You can notice more: the changing light on the water, the sound of bells, a story from the past, a quiet scene that becomes part of your memory of Venice.
The Book
Use this book ‘Exploring Venice Mindfully” to take time to explore the sights of La Serenissima in greater depth and connect with the city. Plan your days with a different focus. ‘Exploring Venice Mindfully’ is structured in the same way as any guide book to enable you to explore the city.The difference is the addition of a layer mindfulness which acts as an overlay to your site seeing. The mindful ideas and suggestions often have a multi-sensory focus and are designed to make memories stronger and last longer. Venetian inspired ‘Mindful Moments’ are interspersed throughout the book. These are purposeful pauses for ‘thinking differently’ and they link to the sites of the city and lagoon.
