Venice
Canals, marble palazzi and drifting gondolas at dusk.
Overview
Venice is a surreal city built on islands, where canals replace streets and palaces rise from turquoise water. The Grand Canal's palazzi and the Rialto Bridge define the postcard view; Burano and Murano offer colourful lanes and glass-blowing traditions.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit
April to June for mild weather; September for golden light and quieter canals.
How to get there
Venice Marco Polo (VCE) is 8 km north with an Alilaguna boat or bus connection. Rome is 3h30 by train; Milan is 2h30.
Getting around
Vaporetto boats form the public transit network; walking and gondolas explore the canals; water taxis are faster but pricier.
Travel budget
Three-star hotels EUR 130-250/night; a cicchetti crawl EUR 15-25; a vaporetto day pass EUR 25.
Safety
Very safe; watch bags on crowded vaporettos.
Visa information
Schengen visa; EU/EEA free entry.
Internet & eSIM
Excellent 4G/5G; EU eSIMs reliable in Veneto.
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