If you’re going to Venice, you’ll need to leave room in your suitcase and your wallet for a Venetian Carnivale mask (or twelve). You can buy them from street vendors but the most beautiful ones are in shops dotted around Venice. I have never seen so much beauty in one place. These small decorative porcelain masks were hanging on the door of a mask shop we went into looking for directions. Inside, the walls were covered in the most exquisite masks I have ever seen. In the corner at an old working table sat an elderly woman hand crafting a mask with her work piled up around her.I didn’t take photos inside out of respect, but I just want to go back! Rule of Venice: You can’t leave without a mask.
Venice is also known for its beautiful glass and lace. I bought some glass figurines for my grandparents and some lace for Nanna. Unfortunately I lost the lace on the next part of my trip. I would love to buy some glass this time but I have no idea how I’d carry it around safely!
Hello! I’m an Australian travel blogger, living in Melbourne, Australia. I grew up in Brisbane, studied in Paris, lived & worked in New York City and now live in Melbourne, Australia.
I love sharing specific and useful recommendations, itineraries and guides for the most beautiful things to see, do, experience & eat wherever I go.
My favourite travel destinations are Australia, New York City & surrounds, France, Greece & Japan, but I’m always excited to explore somewhere new!
The Wanderbug is reader supported. This site may contain links to affiliate websites, which means when you buy through links on this site I may receive a small affiliate commission at no cost to you. Thank you for your support!
These masks are beautiful!