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argeelh Nov 30th, 2003 06:56 PM

What do I do in venice during christmas
 
I'm planning my honeymoon to venice during Christmas I will be arriving on the 24th of Dec and leaving on the 27th. I dont know if anything will be open or even resturants. can any one who previousley visited venice during this time give me some info please.
Thanks for your comments nad feedback

ira Nov 30th, 2003 07:01 PM

Dear argeelh,

Are you talking about **this** December?

argeelh Dec 1st, 2003 06:20 AM

hi Ira,
yes this Dec and I have no Idea what to do

mclaurie Dec 1st, 2003 07:28 AM

I haven't been there ON Xmas (arrived 12/27 last year). You should email or fax your hotel for help on what's open/closed. I'd imagine all museums & most rest. will be closed on the 25th. Best bet for eating is hotel restos. I can recommend La Rivista at the Ca' Pisani hotel.

GeoffHamer Dec 1st, 2003 08:11 AM

I have been in Venezia on Christmas Day, and there is no problem finding cafés and restaurants open. In some Italian cities, restaurants close on the evening of the 24th which is when Italian families celebrate at home, but I'm sure some restaurants will be open in Venezia.

argeelh Dec 1st, 2003 06:52 PM

Thank you guys for the information, my only worries is having everything closed and miss out on feeling the city. Thanks again for the info

mclaurie Dec 2nd, 2003 05:41 AM

You will NOT miss out on the <i>feeling</i> of the city if everything's closed. IMO, just the opposite. The city is about walking, exploring, getting lost...Your only problem may be not finding a place open to stop &amp; have a coffee or drink to warm up. When I was there last December, it was mostly misty rain so bring rain hats or something with a hood. (playing duelling umbrellas on the narrower calles is a bit awkward).
It was only bitterly cold 1 day-otherwise about 45-55 f.

You should plan on splurging on a gondola ride down some of the less travelled canals. Have a great time &amp; congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

HowardR Dec 2nd, 2003 05:47 AM

As others have said, Venice is very magical when most of the businesses are closed and the streets are deserted...Talk about a romantic atmosphere!

ira Dec 2nd, 2003 05:52 AM

Hi argeelh,

The Doge's Palace will be closed on the 25th.

This link http://www.weekendavenezia.com/museiwave/ can help you determine what is open. Ask your hotel to make reservations for you.

Happy future married life.

argeelh Dec 2nd, 2003 06:04 PM

You guys are awesome ..Thank you so much for the info and I will try ( and I say try) to remmber you all in my trip


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