Venice Travel Tips and Insider's Guides
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Our Insider's Articles about Venice
They called her Serenissima, “the most serene Republic of Venice.” Once her navy was the mistress of the seas,... [Read the full story]
I'm always looking for a secret code when I travel. This is about a perspective, a unique and personal way to look at a place,... [Read the full story]
Winter is a fine season to visit Venice. Finally, I get to mingle with actual Venetians, to rub shoulders with them... [Read the full story]
When deciding where to stay in Venice, its important to know something about the differences between it's many neighborhoods.... [Read the full story]
It is always tricky to know where to eat in Venice. While Italy has a wonderful culinary reputation, Venice is generally not... [Read the full story]
Here is my perfect nighttime walk in Venice. Venice gets packed during the day, but at night, especially if the fog rolls in off... [Read the full story]
Finding an authentic Venetian restaurant is sometimes difficult; of all the cities in Italy, Venice is the only one... [Read the full story]
Before departing New York, I joke that I am going to Italy to get my Eat Pray Love on—but as soon as I step off the... [Read the full story]
There are many different strategies for exploring the stunning city of Venice, Italy. Some visitors choose to wander along canals... [Read the full story]
Since returning from Venice, Italy a few days ago, I have been pondering why my experience of spending four days at The Venice Carnival left... [Read the full story]
Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and among its charms are the quiet canals and the gondoliers who will... [Read the full story]
One of the most captivating cities in the world, Venice is unique in its beauty. The ancient buildings and quiet canals take... [Read the full story]
Confused as to the transportation system in Venice? Let Jen explain how to get around Venice using Gondolas, Vaporetti and Traghetti Photo... [Read the full story]
When one thinks of Venice, images of floating down canals while being serenaded by a strapping gentleman in a striped... [Read the full story]
Venice, the island jewel of the Renaissance, offers visitors more than high culture, a combative history and exquisite... [Read the full story]
One of the world’s most important collections of 20th century art is displayed in the Palazzo Veneiri dei Leoni, overlooking Venice's... [Read the full story]
Visitors to Venice can't help but admire its bridge-crossed canals, cobblestone streets and romantic rides down the canal with... [Read the full story]
The best of Venice can be seen in two days. So, if you'd like a different experience after the bustle of Venice, you... [Read the full story]
There are two rules that tourists should know about before traveling to Venice. Sitting on the ground while eating is no longer... [Read the full story]
We are aware of only three major Venice Markets on the main island. Be sure to get up early to visit and buy your picnic lunch... [Read the full story]
Venice is a city that is home to attractions both unique and beautiful. The wonderful quiet is at first disconcerting; there are... [Read the full story]
About Venice
Venice is often described as one of Europe’s most captivating cities, one greatly influenced by the ocean’s rhythmic tides, which encroach and recede every six hours into a network of narrow canals. The Canal Grande, 4-mile-long Grand Canal, offers a mélange of intriguing shops and three bridges to walk across. The main sights are always packed so first time visitors can get a feel for the city from a ferry or stroll the pleasant streets and squares before tackling the crowded museums, grand medieval churches, palaces and other historic sites. The main routes for walking are clearly marked.
Because no motorized vehicles of any kind are allowed within the city proper, travelers park their cars in the outlying area and take a water bus or taxi motoscafi--water taxi--to their destination. Marco Polo airport is about 5 miles north of city center. Visitors to Venice can also take one of the many boat tour options, with English speaking guides, for a good introduction to the city. Riding in one of the shiny black gondolas with a costumed standing oarsmen, is also a pleasant, and often romantic, way to see the Grand Canal, especially at night with twinkling lights reflected on the water.
Venice is also a city memorable for its Venetian glass and its fashion and leather stores, which are clustered along the Calle dei Fabbri, an area of streets connecting the Piazza San Marco with the Rialto district. With good walking shoes, you’ll enjoy visiting Venice most any time of the year. Side trips include two nearby islands, Murano, famous for its glass, and Burano, with colorful canalside houses, narrow streets, and pleasant squares.
