Venice Italy
Imagine the audacity of building a city of marble palaces on a lagoon – and that was only the start.
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Destination Practicalities
Venice’s dry canals: what travelers can expect when visiting this year
Feb 28, 2023 • 4 Min read
Destination Practicalities
The best ways to get around Venice and the Lagoon
Feb 22, 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.
Activities
The 15 best things to do in Venice
Feb 1, 2023 • 13 Min read
The beauty of Venice isn’t only in sights like Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge, but also in quieter spaces where life goes on as it has for centuries.
Road Trips
7 idyllic day trips to escape the Venice crowds
Jan 20, 2023 • 8 Min read
Venice is one of the wonders of the world, but it can sure get crowded. When you need to catch your breath, consider these brilliant day trips from Venice.
Shopping
6 of the best free things to do in Venice
Jan 14, 2023 • 6 Min read
Extend your Venice vacation by saving money on the many free things to do there. Here’s our pick of the best to buffer your budget.
Festivals & Events
The best time to visit Venice
Jan 13, 2023 • 5 Min read
Venice is more or less always busy. From festivals to acqua alta, here’s your guide to the best times to visit.
Shopping
A guide to Venice's 6 neighborhoods
Jan 7, 2023 • 6 Min read
Venice is divided into six districts or sestieri. Each one has its own vibe and character, offering you something a little different wherever you go.
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.
Wildlife & Nature
Venice’s 6 best city parks
Oct 18, 2021 • 4 Min read
While water is what makes Venice unique, the city has no shortage of parks where you can stop your walking tour and relax surrounded by trees.
