There’s something about the magical floating city of Venice that seems to transcend time and trends. It oozes romance from every cobblestone, bridge and square, and is a dream holiday destination even in the middle of August, when it is completely overrun by hordes of tourists from all over the world. Having said that, there is a way you can steal a little quiet corner of this most treasured Italian city all to yourself. Book your a Venice apartment in the northern area of Cannaregio and not only will you be just a stone throw away from all the major sites, but you’ll also have the chance to experience the most genuine part of the city. Away from all the hustle and bustle of St. Mark’s Square lies a suburb enriched in history, culture and authenticity. Cannaregio is home to the historic Jewish Quarter (the first of its kind in Europe); and this most eclectic residential sestiere is brimming with unique and non-touristy restaurants, cafés, boutique and a host of fresh produce markets. So if you’re looking for an epitome Venetian holiday off the beaten path...this may just be the place for you. While we could all agree that there’s no better ...

One of 6 districts in Venice, Cannaregio is the northern section of Venice and lies between the Grand Canal and the lagoon. East / west, it goes from the famous Rialto Bridge to the railway station and in between it offers some lovely bars, cafés and restaurants within a popular residential neighbourhood. Looking around the unique city of Venice, it is best to be on foot, although Cannaregio is on the waterbus route that goes along the Cannaregio Canal and the Grand Canal. The main tourist streets in Cannaregio are Lista di Spagna and the broad Strada Nova where there is a McDonald’s, complemented by souvenir shops and market stalls. To the north of Cannaregio are three canals running in parallel and, to the south, along the Fondamenta della Misericordia there are attractive bars that buzz with classic Venice excitement. There are many places to visit in the Cannaregio district and top of your list should be Ca' d'Oro, which is one of the most beautiful of the palaces that overlooks the Grand Canal.Other exquisite places to visit are legion, but to name just a few it is definitely worth seeing: Santa Maria dei Miracoli, which is at the eastern end ...