City Overview & History
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Visa Information
When entering Italy, all foreigners must carry documentation to validate the reasons and duration of…
Venice Residents
The people of Venice are continually affected by the water that surrounds them. The water…
Venice History
The first settlers of Venice arrived on the islands during the A.D. 400s to escape…
Public Holidays
1 Jan New Year’s Day. 6 Jan Epiphany. 5 Apr Easter Monday. 25 Apr Liberation Day.…
Shopping
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Books, maps, postcards, and prints
Many large book stores in Venice house a vast selection of travel books, coffee-table books,…
Stationery
Handcrafted marbleized paper, travel diaries and other fancy stationery items make interesting gifts. Traditional Venetian…
Murano glass
Murano glass artists produce large, inexpensive quantities of souvenirs that are sophisticated, attractive, and even…
Gondolier hats
Very practical in the sun, they are attractive and make a great Venetian souvenir.
Places to Visit
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What to do with children in tow
A gondola ride would a very enjoyable experience for a child or adult. This might…
Torre dell’Orologio
This beautiful enameled clock was built five hundred years ago. When it was assembled, the…
Santi Giovanni e Paolo
Locally called San Zanipolo, this Dominican church is very large and contains valuable works of…
Health & Safety
Health & Safety
Venice is considered to be one of the safest cities in Europe. It has a very…
Festivals
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Madonna della Salute
Venice had been shaken by a terrible plague for two years from 1630-31. To remember…
Regata Storica
Yet another festival celebrated on water in this city of canals, is the Regata Storica.…
The Venice International Film Festival
The oldest and one of the most respected film festivals in the world is the…
Palio of the Ancient Maritime Republics
The Palio is an annual boat race between the four Italian Maritime Republics or ‘Republiche…
Exhibition Halls
Biennale d’Arte
Biennale d’Arte is a large exhibition held from late May to October very odd numbered…
Organized Tours
Venice Tours
Many efficient travel agencies display posters of half- and full-day walking tours of the city’s…
Boat Tours
Venice Walks & Tours Tel: (041) 520 8616 www.tours-italy.com This company offers a boat tour…
Walking Tours
Walks Inside Venice Tel: (041) 524 1706 www.walksinsidevenice.com Comprehensive English-speaking tours around the city are…
Masjids
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Hotels
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Hotel San Geremia
This is very popular hotel. The rooms are tastefully decorated and offer very pleasant views…
Hotel do Pozzi
Located close to St. Mark’s Square is a quaint hotel, where guest are served breakfast…
Hotel Ai Tolentini
This hotel is very centrally located. It is very near the Piazzale Roma and the…
Hotel Locanda Salieri
This charming hotel which was completely refurbished in 2004 is located in a historic part…
Ca’ San Marcuola
This warm and inviting family-owned hotel is located in a busy commercial area surrounded by…
Restaurants
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Ristorante Frary’s
In Italy you can get tired of eating pizza and pasta very quickly. Because of…
Enoteca al Volto
Set up in 1936, this restaurant is only a few minutes away from the Rialto…
Alla Vedova
This is a very old restaurant with a very warm and friendly atmosphere. It is…
Alla Basilica
A new restaurant located right behind St. Mark’s and the Ducal Palace, serves low cost…
Transportation - Getting Around
from the airport
Venice International Airport or Marco Polo Airport has airlines like Alitalia, KLM, British airways and…
Car for hire
The main car hire companies include: 1. Avis Tel. 199-100-133 Piazzale Roma 496 G Venice,…
Buses and Metro
In Venice, public boats are called vaporetti and motoscafi and they are running constantly, after…
Halal Restaurants
Ristorante Frary’s
In Italy you can get tired of eating pizza and pasta very quickly. Because of…
