Venice, the charming city
Occupying 117 islands in the azzurre waters of
the Adriatic, this lagoon city is a watery maze of grand canals, 177 smaller
canals, over 400 bridges and the world's most famous sandbar, the Lido. Though
thoroughly walkable, getting around Venice is a mesmerizing experience aboard
the city's variety of public transport boats, the vaporetti or smaller
(and more expensive) motoscafi. The very expensive gondola ride is
suggested more for a romantic interlude.
Venice's enticing, exotic beauty, typified by the Byzantine architecture,
enormous stained glass windows rising along the Grand
Canal and Venetian
Carnival masks with their wry, knowing smiles - attest to the city's historic
role as a great Eastern trader. Venice's legendary maritime heroes, such as
Marco Polo, ploughed the Levantine trading routes. The entire Mediterranean
flowed through the Venetian Republic, adorning the city in the splendors that
illuminate it today.
Modern pleasures are not absent in Venice. Year round, first-rate art exhibitions
pass through the city's ode to modernism - the Peggy
Guggenheim Museum.
Before the unfortunate fire that closed (with plans to rebuild) the Fenice
Des Artiste Opera House, this venue was a must stop for the likes of Pavarotti
and Placido Domingo. And the city's 70,000 inhabitants do much more than meditate
upon the glories of Venice's past - you'll no doubt see them sitting beside
you at the Cafe Florian, on San
Marco Square, or selling leather goods, hand blown, Murano
glass and Armani ties at the city's many fashionable boutiques.
Major sights:
St.
Mark's Square, St.
Mark's Basilica, Doges
Palace, Grand
Canal, Academy
of Fine Arts, Murano
Island, Giudecca
Island
Getting Around in Venice
Hotels in Venice
| Aurora |  |
| from 65 € |
 The Hotel Aurora is located in the historical centre of Mestre, in the quiet zone, just 9 km from Venice, with which it is connected by an efficient public-transport service. It is partially or totally refurbished every two or three years. Thanks to its n ...
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| Locanda La Corte | |
| from 69 € |
 In our characteristic hotel you will have the opportunity to transform your stay into an original experience of Venetian life. The owner Marco, his wife Cristina and their friend Raffaella will welcome you warmly to this ancient 16th century palazzo that ...
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| Hotel Al Vivit | |
| from 69 € |
 Hotel Al Vivit is located in the famous Ferretto square, pedestrian area and cutural centre of Mestre.our hotel offers its guests a modern structurein a comfortable,cosy,familiar atmosphere. 33 rooms with all comforts.mestre is a strategic position as reg ...
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| Casa Santa Maria Formosa | |
| from 69 € |
 The Hotel is located just a few steps from San.Mark's square, and is overlooking the Canal of Santa Maria Formosa Square. The rooms of Locanda Formosa accurately recreate the old sophistication and style of 1700 Venice. Furniture and upholstery, with este ...
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| Albergo Hotel San Gallo | |
| from 69 € |
 The San Gallo Hotel is located in a small characteristic campo (square), called San Gallo or Rusolo, which has an ancient well and curb. The hotel location is unique thanks to its proximity to the major places of interest in the town; in fact, St Mark?s S ...
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| Residenza Cà Dario | |
| from 70 € |
 Residenza Ca? Dario is situated in a quiet private courtyard close to Piazzale Roma and 5 minutes from Santa Lucia railway station. Charmingly converted from a private residence, its rooms are simply but tastefully furnished, air-conditioned and overlook ...
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| Hotel Antigo Trovatore | |
| from 70 € |
 In the heart of Venice is Antigo Trovatore. Just 100 mt from St. Mark's Square, easily reachable from Riva delgi Schiavoni (St. Zaccaria boat station). For you: 34 rooms, some with private terrace and view of the Doge's Palace's façade; air conditioning; ...
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| Hotel Al Ponte Mocenigo | |
| from 70 € |
 Strategically positioned in the heart of the city Hotel Al Ponte Mocenigo is situated on two floors of an old Venetian building. Its ten comfortable rooms, elegantly decorated and equipped with all comforts, are all for non-smokers. ...
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| Da Bruno | |
| from 70 € |
 For three generations the Sartore Family has been welcoming guest to the hotel Da Bruno from araund the World. Situated at the heart of the Historical Centre, and just few steps from the Rialto Bridge and San Marco Square, the Hotel Da Bruno offer a relax ...
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| Locanda Antica Venezia | |
| from 70 € |
 The structure is conveniently situated right in the historical centre only one minute away from S. Marco Square. The Hotel has exquisite and refined rooms for your moments of relaxation, the Locanda's bar is the perfect place to indulge while you can admi ...
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