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Inside Background
Architecture 
Because of its long and glorious past, Venice's architecture is varied...
Last edited: 23 February 2012
Culture 
For centuries, Venice's international reputation has been one of a decadent...
Last edited: 23 February 2012
Health & Safety 
By and large, Venice is considered one of the safest cities in Europe. Venezia...
Last edited: 23 February 2012
History 
The harbour town of Altinum near Venice was one of the  richest cities of the...
Last edited: 30 August 2009
Neighbourhoods 
Venice's historic centre is made up by six districts, called 'sestieri' (i.e...
Last edited: 01 March 2012
Recommended Reading 
Venice's unique and captivating charm has probably more than any modern city...
Last edited: 04 March 2010
Tourist Board Info 
The official website of Venice's tourism board provides visitors with a wealth...
Last edited: 06 March 2012
Weather & When to Go 
In Venice, the busy season for tourists is long - extending from Easter until...
Last edited: 01 March 2012
Acqua Alta and flooding in Venice 
Much has been written, asked, and observed recently about acqua alta, as the...
Last edited: 23 February 2012
Booking - www.museiciviciveneziani.it  
How to book on line through www.museicivicive... a lot of people have trouble...
Last edited: 12 February 2009
Introduction 
Venice is literally an island -- or to be more precise, a cluster of over one...
Last edited: 23 February 2012
Only in Venice 
Venice is the ultimate city built upon fantasies. Picture perfect, incredibly...
Last edited: 06 March 2012
Things to Know 
There are many ways to get to Venice, but the main thing to remember is that...
Last edited: 24 March 2012
Venice for the Disabled 
Overview and getting around For those with impaired mobility Venice can present...
Last edited: 08 April 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By Air Marco Polo airport All major airlines fly into Marco Polo...
Last edited: 02 February 2012
Getting Around 
No matter where you are staying, Venice is small enough to be conveniently...
Last edited: 19 December 2011
Public Transportation 
If you are staying in Venice and the weather is nice, tour Venice on foot...
Last edited: 28 May 2012
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Venice itself is a pedestrian and a boat city - there are no cars, buses...
Last edited: 03 May 2012
Airport Transfer with Heavy Suitcases 
Transport to/from Marco Polo Airport (VCE) By Water Over the Lagoon This is a...
Last edited: 18 January 2012
Getting to your hotel 
One of the questions most often asked on the Venice Forum is how to get from...
Last edited: 19 December 2011
Transport and other passes 
Visiting Venice can be expensive. Fortunately, there are discount passes for...
Last edited: 05 May 2012
Venice train station 
The Santa Lucia rail station in Venice is not large and can be found on the...
Last edited: 06 March 2012
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
When last in Venice a day at Murano, Burano, and then the Lido was lots of...
Last edited: 19 January 2011
Events & Festivals 
There is always something going on in Venice virtually all year around! The...
Last edited: 29 February 2012
Family Travel 
Especially recommended with kids: Vaporetto down the Grand Canal: while your...
Last edited: 07 March 2012
First-time Visitors 
There is a great deal to be seen in Venice itself and also in the northern...
Last edited: 20 February 2012
Nightlife 
Piazza San Marco: Head to cafe Florian or Quadri for live music. Crowds gather...
Last edited: 01 March 2012
Off the Beaten Path 
  The best kept secret when it is high tourist season is to go out and walk the...
Last edited: 01 March 2012
The Performing Arts 
The following are a list of performing arts venues and options in Venice.  La...
Last edited: 06 March 2012
Shopping 
The following are a list of shops that you might want to consider when visiting...
Last edited: 06 March 2012
Sports & Activities 
SPORTS  Golf: the most famous golf course in the region is the Alberoni Golf...
Last edited: 29 February 2012
Basilica San Marco  
If you are going to visit a church while in Venice, this is the one you should...
Last edited: 29 February 2012
Benor Maschere (Handmade masks) 
Benor Maschere is a shop in Venice where you can buy handmade masks. A couple...
Last edited: 12 June 2009
Entertainment - Venice History Show 
Venice History Show - A thousand years of history bought to life… Live...
Last edited: 04 August 2008
Free Activities 
This is a mild 'liberty 'as it involves already having a vaporetto ticket for...
Last edited: 02 May 2008
Gondola Ride 
What is more magic than visiting Venice? Seeing Venice as it was intended to be...
Last edited: 10 February 2011
Great new island vineyard tour/tasting 
On a trip to Venice,  don't miss a wonderful vineyard adventure on the island...
Last edited: 05 July 2010
Guided Tours in Venice 
Several web sites offer guided tours in Venice. Some stress the fact that...
Last edited: 25 February 2012
Lido Boat Trip 
From Venice, take a quick boat trip to Lido, and enjoy a two pedal bicycle...
Last edited: 03 August 2008
Musica a Palazzo 
Small Scale opera performance ina venetian palace.   http://www.musica...   The...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Piazza San Marco 
It’s hard to categorize Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Plaza) solely as a...
Last edited: 29 February 2012
Piazza San Marco - How to Enjoy! 
One of the finest squares in Europe, it is difficult to think of Venice without...
Last edited: 29 February 2012
Poveglia Island 
For the regular tourist, Poveglia is a set of two small Islands located off of...
Last edited: 29 February 2012
Santi Giovanni e Paolo 
Santi Giovanni e Paolo is a huge and impressive church in the Castello district...
Last edited: 23 April 2012
Walks around 'the Serenissima' 
If you want some good walks,  find Toni Sepeda and Donna Leon's Book called...
Last edited: 29 February 2012
Academy Gallery (Gallerie dell'Accademia) 
The Gallerie dell'Accademia (Museum of the Galleries of the Academy [originally...
Last edited: 02 April 2012
Alice in Wonderland Fine Arts Gallery 
This is a great place to buy genuine Murano glass, both traditional and...
Last edited: 06 July 2008
Bacaro Jazz 
Conveniently located near the Rialto bridge on Salizada del Fontego dei...
Last edited: 28 December 2011
Bar Salus Da Franco 
Popular Bar Salus, today known as Raging Pub, is located in Venice's popular...
Last edited: 01 July 2010
Campo San Barnaba 
Campo San Barnaba is a beautiful, tiny square in the district of Dorsoduro, not...
Last edited: 22 February 2012
Il Redentore 
A must for all architecture fans as this is one of Palladio,s finest works.For...
Last edited: 29 October 2009
Peggy Guggenheim Collection 
A welcome break from the mixture of Byzantine, Gothic, Renaissance...
Last edited: 23 December 2011
Row Venice 
Through Row Venice you have the opportunity to learn how to row like a...
Last edited: 07 November 2010
St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) 
San Marco has been called "the drawing room of Europe", supposedly by Napoleon...
Last edited: 09 April 2012
Teatro La Fenice 
Teatro La Fenice is the most important opera house and one of the most...
Last edited: 19 February 2012
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Dining in Venice is a generally pleasant experience, ranging from take-away...
Last edited: 31 October 2009
Breakfast 
Breakfast in Venice hotels can vary considerably, depending on the hotel you...
Last edited: 06 March 2012
Cheap Eats 
Dona Onesta, or Antica Trattoria di Venezia Dona Onesta,  http://www.donaon...
Last edited: 25 December 2009
Al Nono Risorto 
An interesting restaurant, with its own courtyard, covered with a vine of some...
Last edited: 30 August 2008
Al Timon 
Open for lunch and dinner (usually closed Wednesday lunch) this is a typical...
Last edited: 06 March 2012
Algiubagio 
There may be more pretentious places, or those that may be easier to access...
Last edited: 05 October 2009
All'antica mola 
All'antica mola is a  neighborhood restaurant that will economically treat you...
Last edited: 21 October 2008
Antica Trattoria Poste Vecie 
Antica Trattoria Poste Vecie, Sestiere San Polo, 1608, Venezia, 30125, Italy...
Last edited: 07 March 2012
Da Renato 
This is definitely a "home-style" restaurant, run by Vittorio, who waits on the...
Last edited: 06 March 2012
Osteria Ae Cravate 
A real treasure-Ae Cravate is bright and colourful without being gaudy and...
Last edited: 28 July 2008
Osteria Dal Pampo 
If you call, ask of Federico, he speaks good English. Very nice place, very...
Last edited: 02 February 2009
Ristorante Da Forner 
The cuisine is not Swiss but Venetian, mainly fish but with some meat
Last edited: 03 August 2009
Ristorante Ribot 
Ristorante Ribot's is a popular restaurant in Venice.  Their e-mail...
Last edited: 08 March 2012
Taverna La Fenice 
A charming, historic, romantic restaurant that has stood beside the...
Last edited: 27 September 2008
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Inside Italy: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
In Italy, as in most of  Western Europe, the official currency is the Euro...
Last edited: 28 February 2012
Crossing the Border 
Border crossings When travelling between Italy and another Schengen country...
Last edited: 17 January 2012
Emergencies 
Emergency Telephone Numbers (all toll free) 112 for the 'Carabinieri' (one of...
Last edited: 28 February 2010
Important Phrases 
 Parla Inglese?   Do you speak English?  Grazie  Thank You Prego You are...
Last edited: 09 December 2011
Telephones 
In Italy you must always dial the area code AND the telephone number, even if...
Last edited: 16 February 2011
Tipping & Etiquette 
In Italy service, which usually ranges from 1 to 3 euros depending on the...
Last edited: 19 May 2011
Do you need a VISA? 
Thanks to the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, it is quite easy to know if...
Last edited: 01 March 2010
How to Avoid Upsetting the Locals 
When you are out and about shopping, museum or church touring and suddenly, you...
Last edited: 02 December 2011
Information to make travelling easier 
A little pre-planning can make your trip go a lot smoother. At least a week or...
Last edited: 02 May 2007
Internet in Italy 
You have several options for staying connected when you are in Italy. The first...
Last edited: 23 January 2012
SIM card purchase in Italy 
If you have an unlocked GSM cell phone that supports the GSM 900 and GSM 1800...
Last edited: 09 April 2012
Train Travel Terminology 
This is a few key railway phrases in english & italian.: aisle = corridoio...
Last edited: 26 February 2007
Tuscany siestas! 
Some international car hire companies in downtown Pisa close at 13.00 until...
Last edited: 26 May 2010
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