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Visit Luigi Bevilacqua, a Venetian weaving mill with roughly 150 years of history. See traditional looms producing velvet and woven fabrics, then browse rugs and bags made on site.
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Luigi Bevilacqua is a long-running weaving mill in Venice, celebrating its 150-year anniversary, where traditional machinery produces velvets, woven fabrics, rugs and bags. Reviewers call it a testament to local craft heritage and note the velvet is beautiful, but stress that visits and tours need to be arranged in advance, and some found the tour fee high for what it offered.
It is best for travellers with a genuine interest in textiles. Plan about 30 minutes.
Luigi Bevilacqua is a long-running weaving mill in Venice, celebrating its 150-year anniversary, where traditional machinery produces velvets, woven fabrics, rugs and bags. Reviewers call it a testament to local craft heritage and note the velvet is beautiful, but stress that visits and tours need to be arranged in advance, and some found the tour fee high for what it offered.
It is best for travellers with a genuine interest in textiles. Plan about 30 minutes.
Duration
30 min
Best time
morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Intensity
Easy pace
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Reviews
This weaving mill is celebrating it’s 150 year anniversary. A beautiful testimony of the heritage of the area, keeping craft alive. You must prebook to attend but in my opinion it’s well worth the money. Grazie Mille for today 🙏
Cheryl Jackson
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