🇮🇹 Venice, Italy
Venice is built on 118 islands linked by 400 bridges, with no cars or ordinary streets. St Mark's Square, the Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, Carnival and the Art Biennale make it a culturally exceptional destination.
✓ St Mark’s Square✓ Grand Canal✓ Rialto Bridge✓ Murano✓ Burano✓ Carnival✓ Art Biennale✓ Doge’s Palace
📅 Best time to visit
April–June and September–November: fewer crowds and lower prices. Carnival (February) unmissable but very crowded. July–August very hot and overcrowded.
🌤 Climate
Humid subtropical climate: hot, muggy summers (28–33°C) and cool winters (0–8°C). Acqua alta most frequent in autumn–winter.
🏨 Where to stay
San Marco is the tourist heart: expensive but very convenient. Dorsoduro is quieter and more authentic. Cannaregio is the most lived-in neighbourhood.
🏨 Hotels in Venice💡 Practical tips
- Vaporetto (line 5 or Alilaguna) from VCE airport to centre in 80 min (€15).
- Avoid restaurants near St Mark's Square.
- Daily ACTV Pass (€25) covers all vaporettos.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Venice sinking?
Venice subsided 23 cm in the 20th century. The MOSE flood barrier (completed 2020) now protects the lagoon.
How many tourists visit Venice annually?
Around 13–16 million per year. The city now charges a €5 daily entry fee on peak weekends.