Because of immigration, Mestre has some of the best Sicilian street food north of Naples. Look for on Via Piave—fried rice balls (arancine) and panelle (chickpea fritters) that will blow your mind.
This 12th-century tower is the last remaining part of Mestre's medieval fortifications and serves as the town's principal monument. Museo M9 Mestre Via Giovanni Pascoli, 11 mestre
Beyond geography, "Mestre" carries significant weight in other contexts: Because of immigration, Mestre has some of the
A Mestre is not just someone who can execute a perfect meia lua de compasso (a spinning heel kick). They are the living libraries of the art form. They are responsible for maintaining the Gunga (the lead berimbau) and setting the rhythm of the game. In Capoeira, the music dictates the fight. If the Mestre plays a rhythm of Angola , the game is slow, playful, and ground-based. If they play São Bento Grande , the game becomes fast and aggressive. The Mestre controls the energy of the room. Museo M9 Mestre Via Giovanni Pascoli, 11 Beyond