Venice Travel Guide
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It's 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.
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
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
Things To Do in Venice
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
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Venice Experiences
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Basilica di San Marco: Don't miss the gorgeous mosaics inside. They're worth standing on line for.... Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
Reading trip reports from other travelers can be an invaluable resource for planning your next vacation. Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
A "free" taxi to Murano always comes with sales pressure. Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
Avoid the line at the Basilica entrance by reserving your arrival—at no extra cost—on the Read more
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Where: 3 nights in Venice, 2 staying with a friend in Biella about 5 hours to the west, 2 nights back in Vicenza.
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