A visit to Venice

Isabeau Brimeau

Former digital producer for delicious. Izzy is a resident Kiwi and lover of all things cheese and pasta

When Rebecca Woollard went to Venice, in 2016, it was her first time visiting. She fell in love with not only the beauty of the city, but also the magic that is the Rialto Market.

Photographer Gareth Morgans captured the vibrance and character of this busy Italian market – take a long look at the produce that steals the hearts of tourists and locals alike.

Photography by Gareth Morgan

What would a trip to Venice be, without a photograph of the iconic canals with St Mark’s Basilica peeking out on the horizon?

Image of Venice canals — Photography by Gareth Morgans

Twisting, turning maze-like streets laden with shops and market stalls. Venice may be one of the easiest, and most beautiful, places to get lost.

Image of streets in Venice — Photography by Gareth Morgans

Globe artichokes show off their royal purple and grass-green layers, catching the eyes of hungry market-goers.

Stalls heave with an abundance of fresh produce. Glossy aubergines, fragrant tomatoes, firm green asparagus spears and baby courgettes, sporting delicate yellow-green flowers, are the makings of a fresh and flavoursome feast.

Image of market stall in Venice laden with fruit and veg — Photography by Gareth Morgans

Globe artichokes show off their royal purple and grass-green layers, catching the eyes of hungry market-goers.

Image of seasonal purple artichokes — Photography by Gareth Morgan

A tourist leans over an over-laden table, of freshly-caught seafood, to take a picture of the jewels of the Mediterranean ocean. An attempt to remember the sights, sounds and smells of the market.

Image of seafood market stall in Venice — Photography by Gareth Morgans

Still wet, from being plucked out of the ocean early that morning, these scallop shells shimmer in the sunlight. They’re so fresh you can almost taste the sea.

Image of scallops in shells — Photography by Gareth Morgans

A gondolier is caught deep in thought. Perhaps he too is thinking about what to have for lunch.

Dried chillies are tied into fiery bouquets, daring you to sprinkle a little too much into this evening’s meal.

Image of chilli bouquets at Venice markets — Photography by Gareth Morgans

A florist hurries inside with a wicker basket of scarlet-red, hot-pink and white flowers. As the hottest part of the day looms, he must ensure his prized plants are tended to.