Venice - Βενετία

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THE Venice (Italian Venezia) is a city in northeastItaly, capital of the region Veneto.

At a glance

The city is famous for its canals and gondolas. The city has changed little in the last 600 years and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ideal period of visit

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How to get there

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The nearest airport is the airport   Marco Polo in Mestre inland. From there there is a bus every half hour to Piazzale Roma.

A little further is the airport   Treviso, which serves Ryanair, Wizzair and Transavia. There is a bus from there.

There is a small runway on Lido Island, between the lagoon and the Adriatic, which serves only private pilots from Schengen countries.

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Cars can only reach the western entrance of the city (Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto), where there is the largest car park in Europe. In Piazzale Roma parking is expensive, 26 € / 12h, 30 € / 24h. An alternative is to park inland and then approach by boat or train.

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Apartments

The city is divided into six areas or "sesterie". These are the

The four most important islands in the lagoon of Venice are the following

  •   Judek (Italian: Giudecca)
  •   Lido (Italian: Lido) —
  •   Murano (Italian: Murano) —
  •   Torcello (Italian: Torcello) —

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How to move

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What to see

In the area of ​​Agios Markos square
  • Doge's Palace.  (updated Jul 2016)
  •   Basilica of St. Mark (Basilica of San Marco).  (updated Jul 2016)
  • The Belfry of St. Mark (Campanile di San Marco).  (updated Jul 2016)
  •   Clock Tower.  (updated Jul 2016)
  • Markian Library (Marciana National Library).  (updated Jul 2016)
  • . The palaces of the commissioners (updated Jul 2016)
  •   Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri).  (updated Jul 2016)
In the Grand Canal
  •   Our Lady of Health (Santa Maria della Salute).  (updated Jul 2016)
  •   Gallery of the Academy (Gallery of the Academy).  (updated Jul 2016)
  •   Rialto Bridge.  (updated Jul 2016)


  • Doge's Palace

  • Basilica of St. Mark

  • The Belfry of St. Mark

  • Bridge of Sighs

  • Our Lady of Health

  • Rialto Bridge

Entertainment

What will you buy

Studies

Job opportunities in Venice

Which area to go for coffee - drink

Local drinks

Which area to go for food

Local cuisine

In what area to stay

Stay safe

Health and precautions

Communications

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