Venice is a celebrated city and very rightly so. It is very romantic because of its breathtaking canals and palaces. A cruise down the Grand Canal will very likely be one of life's most unforgettable experiences. On a practical note, the city forms a governmental unit of Italy called a commune. The islands of Venice form the historic centre of the city. Marghera and Mestre are the modern industrial centers on the mainland and they are also part of the commune of Venice.
A lagoon separates the islands of Venice from the mainland. A roadway over the lagoon carries traffic between the mainland and two of the...Read More
Venice History
The first settlers of Venice arrived on the islands during the A.D. 400s to escape barbarians who were invading Italy from northern Europe. Fishing and trading was the basis of early Venetian economy and they traveled along the Adriatic coasts in search of new markets. By the 800s, Venice was trading with Constantinople now Istanbul and cities on the Italian mainland and northern coast of Africa. Gradually Venice transformed into an independent city-state ruled by nobles.
Venetian ships provided transportation for the fourth Crusade 1202 which lasted for two years. The...
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Bauer Il Palazzo
Situated in a busy area of the city, the Il Palazzo is an extremely luxurious hotel. The management...
Ca' Angeli
This elegant and expensive B&B is located on the third and top floors of a palace that stands on...
Ca' Formenta
Located in a residential part of the city, this 15th century hotel offers high-quality services and...
Hotel Antico Doge
Decorated in impeccable Venetian style, this former home of Doge Marino Falier, has walls covered...
La Calcina
The La Calcina is located along the Zattere. Some of the 27 rooms and 5 suites offer panoramic...
Pensione Accademia Villa Maravege
This aristocratic villa once housed the Russian embassy and the late Katharine Hepburn shot for her...
Fast Facts
Location:
Northern Italy, the capital of the region Veneto
Local City Name: Venezia
Area: 412 km2 (159.1 sq mi)
Population: : 271,252
Density: 658/km² (1,704/sq mi)
Dialing code: 041
Postal code 30100
Currency: Euro (€)
Police 113/112
Ambulance 523-0000
Fire 115, 041-520-0222, or 041-520-0223
For any tourism-related complaints (rip-offs, exceedingly shoddy service, and so on), dial the special agency Venezia No Problem toll-free at tel. 800-355-920. Read More
When To Go
When to go
Venice gets very good weather in May, June, September, and early October. The weather is hot in July and August and at times unbearably so. April and late October/early November can be unpredictable ...
Kids In Tow
What to do with children in tow
A gondola ride would a very enjoyable experience for a child or adult. This might be a little ...
Health & Safety
Venice is considered to be one of the safest cities in Europe. It has a very small population and that also adds to its reputation of ...
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