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Venice is called La Serenissima, "the most serene," a reference to the majesty, wisdom, and impressive power of this city that was for centuries the unrivaled leader in trade between Europe and the Orient, and a major center of European culture. Built entirely on water by a people who saw the sea as a defense and ally, Venice is unlike any other town. No matter how often you've seen it in photos and films, the real thing is more dreamlike than you could ever imagine.

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Venice Hotels

Venetian magic can still linger when you retire for the night, whether you're staying in a grand hotel or budget find. Some of the finest Venetian hotel...read more

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Venice Restaurants

Dining options in Venice range from the ultra high-end, where jackets and ties are a must, to the very casual. Once staunchly traditional, many restaurants...read more

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Things To Do in Venice

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  • Top Reasons to Go to Venice

    Basilica di San Marco: Don't miss the gorgeous mosaics inside. They're worth standing on line for.... Read more

  • What to Eat in Venice

    The catchword in Venetian restaurants is fish, often at its tastiest when it looks like nothing you've seen before. Even if you're not normally... Read more

  • How to Order a Meal in Venice

    The standard procedures of a restaurant meal in Venice and throughout Italy are different from those in the United States (and many other places)... Read more

  • Local Do's and Taboos

    Upon meeting and leave-taking, both friends and strangers wish each other good day or good evening (buongiorno, buonasera); ciao isn't used between... Read more

  • Carnevale Festival

    What Mardi Gras is to New Orleans and Carnaval to Rio, Carnevale is to Venice. For the 12 days leading up to quaresima (Lent), the city is given... Read more

  • Regional Wines to Try in Venice

    Tre Venezie regional wines (from the Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia) go far beyond the famous Amarone, and include some... Read more

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