If Paris is the city of love, then Venice is the city of absolute romanticism. You have to come to Veneto, on the Adriatic coast, at least once in your life, and cross the lagoon to get lost in its narrow streets, from squares to squares, from churches to palaces. You have to see Venice and sail along the canals in one of the hundreds of gondolas that criss-cross the city's six historic districts. From St. Mark's Square to the Doge's Palace, from the Rialto Bridge to the Church of the Friars Minor, "La Sérénissime" is the city-museum par excellence, rich in a stunning cultural and architectural heritage, to be discovered with its Venice tourist guide. From Marco Polo to Casanova, passing through Shakespeare, Petrarch or Hemingway, many travelling artists have succumbed to the charms of the other city of lovers. A lacustrian city whose artistic variety never disappoints, from Roman memories to Renaissance masterpieces, with its avant-garde museums such as the Guggenheim or the Pinault Foundation at Palazzo Grassi or its world-class events such as the Venice Biennale.
The best times to go to Venice are spring and autumn, even if there are plenty of tourists. We particularly recommend September to taste the glamour of the Mostra, the film festival, and visit the Biennale, or the two weeks from mid-February to see the Carnival. Beware of the phenomenon of the acqua alta (high tide) which often floods the city at the end of October-early November. December and its fogs (and sometimes even the snow) are magical. In summer, avoid the period from July 1 to August 15, as the heat and tourists could spoil your stay.
The climate of Veneto is continental. Venice is beautiful at every time of the year: poetic and mysterious in winter, wrapped in a mantle of fog and deserted by tourists, it becomes warm and hyperactive in summer. In spring and autumn, the light is incomparable and the city relatively calm. It can snow in winter (and this is beautifully surprising), while in summer peaks at 40°C are not uncommon.
Italy is in the euro zone. Venice is notoriously a very expensive city. Plan a fairly large budget, especially for hotels, transport (vaporetto), visits and the purchase of quality local crafts. Avoid Venice in February or September, due to the very high hotel prices, encouraged by the tourist crowds for the Carnival and Biennale. Tipping is not mandatory but recommended.
For citizens of the European Union, an identity card is sufficient to enter Italian territory and stay there for three months. Beyond three months, the Questura (prefecture) must issue you with a permesso di soggiorno (residence permit), which will be valid for a period of five years.
Low risk of particular contamination or lack of emergency assistance. Rescue is very well organized and the mobile phone works well everywhere, which allows a quick intervention in case of problems. No special vaccinations are required to travel to Italy. However, check that you are up to date with your vaccinations. Tap water (and fountains!) is drinkable everywhere in Venice
Travel agencies offer all-inclusive weekends to taste all the wonders of Venice but also longer tours including the other most touristic cities in the northern half of Italy: Rome, Florence, Pisa, Siena... The Venice Biennale and Carnival are also the subject of all-inclusive event packages.
Discover our selection of travel agencies for this destinationThere are many direct flights to Venice at prices ranging from simple to quadruple. It should be noted that the price variation depends on the company borrowed but, above all, on the time required to book. To obtain attractive rates, it is essential to do so well in advance. Remember to buy your tickets several months before your departure!
The easiest way is to walk around because the heart of the city is completely closed to traffic. For longer trips, there is the vaporetto (bus boat). The city has about fifteen vaporetto lines that allow you to quickly reach any site on the lagoon.
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The best times to go to Venice are spring and autumn, even if there are plenty of tourists. We particularly recommend...
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The climate of Veneto is continental. Venice is beautiful at every time of the year: poetic and mysterious in winter,...
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Italy is in the euro zone. Venice is notoriously a very expensive city. Plan a fairly large budget, especially for ho...
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For citizens of the European Union, an identity card is sufficient to enter Italian territory and stay there for thre...
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Low risk of particular contamination or lack of emergency assistance. Rescue is very well organized and the mobile ph...
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There are many direct flights to Venice at prices ranging from simple to quadruple. It should be noted that the price...
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Travel agencies offer all-inclusive weekends to taste all the wonders of Venice but also longer tours including the o...
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The easiest way is to walk around because the heart of the city is completely closed to traffic. For longer trips, th...
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This is a unique experience! For centuries, the festa del Redentore has been the favourite festival of the Venetians. On a pilgrimage to the famous Church of the Redeemer, to thank heaven for saving the city from the plague, one crosses floating bridges between San Marco and the Giudecca. This year's event will take place on the 19th and 20th of July, to admire the fireworks, taste some cicchetti and typical Venetian specialities and taste ...
Venice the Serene, the Eternal, the Seductive... How many names are rightly attributed to him! Crossroads between East and West, built on 118 islands and 400 bridges, Venice is a unique place in the world whose myth has remained intact over the centuries. A destination with an incomparable heritage whose visit cannot be improvised, as it requires thoughtful organization. However, a weekend in Venice can be enough to get acquainted with its ...
On the evening of November 11th, in Venice, all children celebrate St. Martin's Day: they walk around the city banging on lids and pots with large wooden spoons. Merchants then hurriedly distributed sweets and coins to them. Numerous activities are also organised for children, during this Venetian tradition that delights young and old alike.
The Venice Historical Regatta (or Regata Storica) will be held on September 6. On the programme of this great popular and traditional festival, parades along the Grand Canal, entertainment and numerous festivities, as well as regattas that see the best rowers of Venice and its region compete against each other. You can admire the Regata Storica from the Campo de la Salute or the Rialto market, or even from the comfort of a gondola! One of ...
