Venice
Country: Italy · Region: Adriatic · Currency: Euro
Venice is a historic lagoon city with romantic charm, virtually unchanged over 600 years, now a UNESCO World Heritage site suffering from overtourism but retaining powerful cultural appeal.
Top sights
St. Mark's Square, Rialto, Burano, Murano, Torcello, Lido
Things to do
- St. Mark's Square
- Main monument and sights area in the San Marco sestiere district.
- Rialto
- Historic center where the Byzantine Duke moved the Republic of Venice's seat in 827.
- Campanile
- Bell tower in Piazza San Marco with a live tide reading noticeboard at its base.
Beaches
- Lido
- Venice's long skinny beach offering respite from more touristy and expensive areas.
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Getting around
All transportation from cruise pier or within Venice relies on foot through narrow streets and water buses (vaporetti), as there are no cars in the city.
Tips
Purchase an acqua alta (high water) map at tourist offices to navigate flooded streets during winter months when flooding occurs at irregular intervals.
Best for
Romantic charm, Renaissance history