glossary
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Caeghèr
Shoemaker.

Caìgo
Dense fog.

Calle
Venetian term to indicate the inner roads in the city that do not flank a canal or a rio.

Camino
Chimney. There are at least 7,000 chimneys on the roofs of Venice

Campanile
Belfry. There are 170 belfries in the lagoon city

Campo
The campo is the Venetian square. In the past, they were covered in grass, with the sole exception of St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco).

Canale
The two canals in Venice are the Giudecca Canal and the Grand Canal (Canal Grande); all other waterways are called rio and are 177.

Canastrei
Bay scallops

Canoce
Squills

Caorlina
Typical boat found in the Venice lagoon. It has a rounded bow and stern; the boom is shaped as a crescent and has a vertical tip

Caparossoli
Carpet shell clams

Capasanta
Scallops

Castrà
Lamb

Castraure
Artichokes from Sant'Erasmo

Cavàna
Water space that is inside of a building and accessed by a separate entrance overlooking the canal. Used to disembark directly into the house and to moor the boat under cover.

chiese
Sono 124 le chiese a Venezia

Ciapàr la bela
Go away in the middle of an awkward or delicate situation.

Cicheto
The cicheti are tiny appetizers that are usually enjoyed before the main meal in the bacari, which is a typical Venetian osteria. There are different types of cicheti: crusty bread with a topping, meat or fish balls, salt cod, sardines and sausage.

events
 
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Exhibitions
Music
Theatre
Ballet
Film seasons
Venetian traditions
Sports and games
Meetings and conferences
Fairs and markets
Centro Storico
Terraferma
Lido
Isole della Laguna
Area Centrale Veneta
Cavallino - Jesolo
Chioggia
Riviera del Brenta
Veneto Orientale
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