See what the experts are saying about Venice. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
If you are coming to Venice from within Italy, the best way to travel is by train. There are few parking spaces in Piazzale Roma, and these are normally costly and almost always occupied. If you decide to drive to Tronchetto, you will find th... Continue reading »
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History
According to official historical accounts, one of the first important events in the history of Venice was the election of the first doge, a type of magistrate, by the Byzantines in 697. His name was Paoluccio Anafesto. The domination of Byzan... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Venice attracts many different kinds of people, who come here for many different reasons. In comparison with other Italian cities, "hospitality" in Venice doesn't come cheap; this may be due to the romantic environment (Venice is known as one... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
The restaurants in Venice offer a wide variety of cuisines, ranging from international fast food to five-star Italian dishes. Many of the specialties are seafood based, and there are excellent vegetables in-season from the gardens of the Isol... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Venice is quite a sleepy city, especially when you compare it to other major cities of the world. There are several reasons for this. The first is the high average age of its citizens is one of the highest in Italy. The second is the relative... Continue reading »
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Tours
A visit to Venice can last a few hours, many months, a few years or the rest of your life; it all depends on what you want to do. It's also possible to take tours to Venice that dwell more on the surrounding area, since the actual city is not... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There By Air The Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (+39 41 260 6111/ http://www.veniceairport.com) is tucked inland, seven miles north of Venice. Major airlines include: Aer Lingus (+1 800 474 7424/ http://www.aerlingus.com) Aerof... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Venice Country: Italy Venice by the Numbers: Population: 62,000; 1,600,000 Padova-Venice metro area Land Area: 177 square miles Average Annual Rainfall: 34 inches Average January Temperature: 38 degrees F/ 3 degrees C Ave... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Lord Byron called Venice (Venezia) "a fairy city of the heart." La Serenissima, "The Most Serene," is an improbable cityscape of stone palaces that seem to float on water, a place where cats nap on Oriental marble windowsills set in colorful... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Riding the Grand Canal in a Gondola: Just before sunset, order some delectable sandwiches from Harry's Bar and a bottle of chilled prosecco, then take someone you love on a gondola ride along the Grand Canal for the boat trip of a lifetime.... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Tourist Offices -- There's a small office in the train station, but the main office is located right when you get off the vaporetto at the San Marco stop, in a stone pavilion wedged between the small green park on the Grand Canal called the G... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Acqua Alta -- During the notorious tidal acqua alta (high water) floods, the lagoon backwashes into the city, leaving up to 1.5 to 1.8m (5-6 ft.) of water in the lowest-lying streets (Piazza San Marco, as the lowest point in the city, goes fi... Continue reading »
Venice Travel Experiences
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Venice for Brent's 65th
Brent thought Paris was the most romantic place in the world, but after Venice he's not sure; he'll have to see what Ruth votes when we g... Continue reading »
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Who Is That Masked Man?
It has oft been said over the last few years of wedding and holiday planning that I have a tendency to overplan! Well, it may be true, bu... Continue reading »
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Venice: Ghettos, Gold and Galleries
After breakfast we all headed down to the vaperetto stop together. My friends were going to St Mark’s Square and then the Lido. They were... Continue reading »
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Venezia, Italia
Day 4 (Rome to Venice, Italy): Sunday, 10 December 2006 We took the 8:30AM train to Venice and slept most of the way. Got to see the Ital... Continue reading »
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Venice, Italy
June 21st (Wednesday)- We set our alarm for 5:30 a.m. because we were to sail into the Venetian Lagoon around 6 a.m. I... Continue reading »
Popular Venice Hotels
- A La Commedia Hotel
- Hotel Abbazia
- Apartments in Venice
- Foscari Palace
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- Best Western Hotel Bologna
- Londra Palace
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- NH SANTO STEFANO
- Bauer Palladio Hotel & Spa
