Venice Articles by Marco Secchi on Substack

Venice Articles by Marco Secchi

A curated collection of Venice-focused posts from Marco Secchi’s Substack — including photography tips, hidden places, cultural stories, and practical insights into the city. Each article is verified and live. Updated regularly.

📸 Photographing Venice

• Photographing Venice
  Visual inspiration and strategy for capturing the city’s light, mood, and rhythm.
• Why Autumn in Venice Is a Gift to Photographers
  Low sun, wet stones, no crowds — the magic of Venice in the off-season.
• Venice Through Different Lenses
  Perspective, prime choices, and what gear works best in La Serenissima.
• The Timeless Charm of B&W Photography in Venice
  Contrast, texture, and mood — Venice in monochrome.

🗺️ Hidden Corners & Local Culture

• A Venice Garden Hidden for 500 Years
  One of the city’s last green sanctuaries — and how to find it.
• Exploring the Hidden Gem of Venice
  Beyond Piazza San Marco: where the locals still live, walk, and shoot.
• The Spots Everyone Misses: Where to Shoot in Venice
  Back alleys, reflections, and overlooked gems.
• Exploring Cannaregio: A Photographer’s Guide
  The most lived-in, real sestieri in Venice — and why it matters.

🍴 Food, Lifestyle & Everyday Venice

• The Art of Tramezzini in Venice
  Soft, overstuffed, and essential — the soul of Venetian snacking.
• A Journey Through Venice’s Best Cocktail Bars
  The perfect negroni, local hangouts, and tipsy routes through the calli.
• Exploring Venice One Sip at a Time
  From coffee to spritz — Venice, seen (and sipped) through a glass.

🎭 Events, Seasons & Reflections

• Venice Carnival: Beyond the Masks
  Locals, lenses, and what most visitors miss entirely.
• Venice When It Whispers
  Walking at dawn, hearing your own steps — the real soundtrack of the city.
• Stravedamento Venice
  Race day, fog, and the beauty of Venetians doing what they love.

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