The cafe on the square was nice, but not worth the €16 for a cappuccino. They insisted on a tip on top of the price of the cappuccinos, which seemed a bit over the top.

Beautiful view, basks in sunlight What is with all the nagging about prices? Yes, it is expensive but the place has iconic views onto San Marco, the drinks come with lots if snacks, the tea is a pri..

Richard Wagner was my great-grandfather. When I decided to travel to Venice I thought I'd look up both the palazzo in which he stayed and the cafe he frequented -the Gran Caffe Lavena. Unfortunately,