Giovanni Moro takes care of those who want to don't want to forget Venice. Hís miniature souvenirs immortalize the most important and most beautiful of Venice's buildings. What started out as a hobby has grown into a major business. The exquisite miniature churches, houses, palaces, bridges and gondolas are all handpainted. Thirteen shops in Venice sell his pieces. One shop which stands out above the others is Francalli Marco. [Read more]

Most major cities usually have one or more department stores. Venice's best known department store is Coin. Coin offers a wide selection of clothing which includes all the top labels. It also stocks plenty that will appeal to those on a more limited budget. You'll find everything you'd expect from a major department store: women's and men's fashion, children's clothing, accessories, beauty products, lingerie and items for your interior. Coin has it all, so don't leave it off your shopping itinerary! [Read more]

Venice is well-known for its exquisite handmade and handpainted Venetian masks. Ca'Macana stocks the most wonderful examples of this specialized art. You can see their entire mask collection on the website. Ca'Macana is one of the oldest studios in Venice. Masks have been made here since 1980. That year, after two centuries of inactivity, the Venice Festival was revived. The masks are used primarily during the annual spring carnival, although Ca'Macana's masks were also used in the film 'Eyes Wide Shut' starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. It's possible to order masks via the website. [Read more]