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Imagine the audacity of building a city of marble palaces on a lagoon – and that was only the start.

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Best Neighborhoods
The best neighborhoods to stay, play and explore in Venice.
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Day Trips
From Lake Garda to Verona, and further afield to Ferrara and Trieste, here are 12 of the best day trips to take by train from Venice.
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Transportation
Navigating a city that is slowly sinking can be daunting but we've got all the info you need on how to get around Venice.
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Free Things to Do
Save some money on your Venice vacation with these top free experiences.
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Traveling with Kids
Car-free, packed with sights (and gelato shops), children of every age will love Venice. Just be mindful of your toddler by those canals.
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Destination Practicalities

How to get around Venice without breaking the bank

May 19, 2023 • 6 Min read

Navigating a city that is slowly sinking can be daunting but we've got all the info you need on how to get around Venice.

Shopping
The best neighborhoods in Venice: a guide to the city’s six sestieri
May 18, 2023 • 6 Min read
The best neighborhoods to stay, play and explore in Venice.
Activities
15 best things to do in Venice in 2023
May 17, 2023 • 13 Min read
Yes, you should go goo-goo for the gondolas and Grand Canal, but this guide will take you beyond the Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco.
Road Trips
12 incredible day trips from Venice
May 15, 2023 • 16 Min read
From Lake Garda to Verona, and further afield to Ferrara and Trieste, here are 12 of the best day trips to take by train from Venice.
Festivals & Events
When to visit Venice
May 15, 2023 • 4 Min read
As one of the world's most beguiling destinations, magical Venice is nearly always busy. But we've got the inside track of the best times to visit.
Activities
6 of the best free things to do in Venice
May 12, 2023 • 6 Min read
Save some money on your Venice vacation with these top free experiences.
Family Travel
The best things to do in Venice with kids
Apr 12, 2023 • 5 Min read
Car-free, packed with sights (and gelato shops), children of every age will love Venice. Just be mindful of your toddler by those canals.
Destination Practicalities
Venice’s dry canals: what travelers can expect when visiting this year
Feb 28, 2023 • 4 Min read
If you’ve seen photos of Venice over the past few weeks, there’s one thing you won’t have missed: the half-dry canals. Here's what you need to know.
Sustainable Travel
Day-trippers to Venice must soon pre-book and pay to enter
Jul 4, 2022 • 3 Min read
In an effort to regulate the number of tourists within the city, Venice is introducing a new booking system for visitors.
Art and Culture
One of Venice's most iconic landmarks opens to visitors for the first time in 500 years
Apr 19, 2022 • 3 Min read
A Renaissance-era landmark in Venice is now open to the public for the first time, following a five-year renovation.