Venice
Italy · Veneto · 1 m
Description
Venice (Venezia) is a unique lagoon city in northeastern Italy and a fascinating center of history, art, and architecture. Built across 118 small islands, the city is famous for St. Mark’s Square with its magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, the Grand Canal, its historic palaces, and iconic gondolas. Venice combines the glorious legacy of a once-powerful maritime republic with winding alleyways, quiet squares, countless bridges, and the unmistakable atmosphere of its traditional sestieri. The car-free city and its lagoon form an extraordinary cultural landscape, making Venice one of the world’s most fascinating travel destinations.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- St Mark's Square & St Mark's Basilica
- Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs
- Grand Canal & Vaporetto Ride
- Rialto Bridge & Rialto Market
- Gondola Ride
- St Mark's Campanile & Lagoon Panorama
- Dorsoduro & Zattere
- Murano Glassmaking & Glass Museum(Day trip)
- Burano & Colorful Houses(Day trip)
- Gallerie dell'Accademia
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection
- Cannaregio & Jewish Ghetto
- Cicchetti & Bacari
- Santa Maria della Salute
- San Giorgio Maggiore & Lagoon View
- Teatro La Fenice
- Scuola Grande di San Rocco
- Libreria Acqua Alta
- Torcello & Cathedral(Day trip)
- Venice Biennale (approx. April - November)
- Venice Carnival (February - March)
- Lido di Venezia & Beach (June - September)
Getting there
- Airports:
- VCE, TSF
- Train stations:
- Marittima (cruise terminal), Piazzale Roma, Venezia Santa Lucia
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry