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Tourist Information: www.enit.it
Venice is a work of art with waterways as its streets,
a city of palaces and canals. There is no city like it anywhere in the world and the magical beauty of its magnificent palaces, architecture, antiquity and elegant piazzas are guaranteed to captivate and impress every visitor.
Places of interest in Venice: The city has a style of its own which stems from the days of Byzantine rule. Splendours like the ancient basilica of St. Mark's, the Doges Palace Rialto Bridge, the Campanile and the Bridge of Sighs all provide testament to the city's historical significance as a centre of Mediterranean and European culture and commerce. Venice is surrounded by canals, the most spectacular the Grand Canal, is home to the gondola and vaporetti and is lined with colourful stuccoed houses.
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Discover Venice: Wander off the tourist trail and lose yourself in the real Venice, take a tranquil and stately gondola ride on the labyrinth of canals intersected by pretty arched bridges and narrow walkways that offer glimpses of hidden piazzas and silent churches.
Visit the Accademia Gallerie with its extensive collections of art by masters such as Tintoretto, Bellini and Canaletto.
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Nightlife in Venice: Evening entertainment is focused on the bars and restaurants. It's worth paying a high price for a coffee to listen to the orchestras in the Florian and Quadri cafes in St. Mark's Square (by night). Alternatively, try the smaller side streets for traditional Italian restaurants (they offer the best value for money).You will find locandas and trattorias in virtually every square.
After dinner, try the famous Bellini cocktail at Harry's bar or slip into one of the grand hotel bars overlooking the lagoon and enjoy a glass of Italian wine while admiring the passing sights.
Transfers/transport from the airport to Venice: Public boats leave every hour from Venice airport (Marco Polo). Go to the boat jetty next to the arrivals hall. The boat transfer takes about 70 minutes and calls at Murano and the Lido, finishing at St Mark's Square. Prices start at £8.00 one way, see www.alilaguna.it for further details.
Private water taxi transfers cost about £65.00 direct to your hotel, you can book through Motoscafi Venezia, www.motoscafivenezia.it
Shopping in Venice: For elegant and expensive shopping try the Mercerie which runs from St. Mark's to Rialto, cross the Rialto bridge for less expensive wares and interesting markets. For better buys try Lista di Spagna and Strada Nuova. The famous Venetian glass is displayed everywhere.
Tips: Venice stands on 117 islets divided by more than 100 canals that are spanned by 400 bridges and with over 2000 alleys or (Calli) as they are known in Venice. Many of the streets look the same so it is important to look out for the yellow signs as they give you directions to San Marco, Rialto, Piazzale, Roma, Ferrovia (train station) or Accademia, from these main locations you can regain your bearings.
What to buy in Venice: Good buys include: Leather goods, glass, carnival masks and venetian lace.
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