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Inside Background
Architecture 
Because of its long and glorious past, Venice's architecture is varied...
Last edited: July 11, 2008
Culture 
For centuries, Venice's international reputation has been one of a decadent...
Last edited: October 21, 2008
Health & Safety 
By and large, Venice is considered one of the safest cities in Europe. Venezia...
Last edited: January 26, 2008
History 
The harbour town of Altinum near Venice was one of the  richest cities of the...
Last edited: August 30, 2009
Neighborhoods 
Venice's historic centre is made up by six districts, called 'sestieri' (i.e...
Last edited: June 13, 2009
Recommended Reading 
Venice's unique and captivating charm has probably more than any modern city...
Last edited: September 08, 2009
Tourist Board Info 
The official website of Venice's tourism board is located here.  If you wish to...
Last edited: October 21, 2008
Weather & When to Go 
The busy season for tourists is long - extending from Easter until early...
Last edited: July 26, 2008
Booking - www.museiciviciveneziani.it  
How to book on line through www.museicivicive... a lot of people have trouble...
Last edited: February 12, 2009
Introduction 
Venice is literally an island -- or to be more precise, a cluster of over one...
Last edited: October 21, 2008
Only in Venice 
Venice, the ultimate city built upon fantasies.  Picture perfect.  Incredibly...
Last edited: October 20, 2009
Things to Know 
There are many ways to get to Venice, but the main thing to remember is that...
Last edited: June 15, 2009
Venice for the Disabled 
Overview and getting around For those with impaired mobility Venice can present...
Last edited: April 08, 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By air to Marco Polo airport All major airlines fly into Marco Polo...
Last edited: September 25, 2009
Getting Around 
No matter where you are staying, Venice is most definitely made to be toured on...
Last edited: October 22, 2008
Public Transportation 
If you are staying in Venice and the weather is nice, tour Venice on foot...
Last edited: October 21, 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Venice itself is a pedestrian and a boat city -- there are no cars, buses...
Last edited: October 24, 2009
Transport and Cost to Airport 
Escaping Venice in 7 Easy Steps with Luggage     Transport to and from Marco...
Last edited: October 29, 2009
Venice train station 
Santa Lucia station in Venice is not large, and is located on the north-western...
Last edited: October 03, 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
There is always something going on in Venice virtually all year around! The...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Family Travel 
Especially recommended with kids: Vaporetto down the grand canal: while your...
Last edited: February 27, 2009
First-time Visitors 
There is a great deal to be seen in Venice itself and also in the northern...
Last edited: August 24, 2009
Nightlife 
Piazza San Marco: Head to cafe Florian or Quadri for live music. Crowds gather...
Last edited: June 07, 2009
Off the Beaten Path 
  The best kept secret when it is high tourist season is to go out and walk the...
Last edited: March 03, 2008
The Performing Arts 
La Fenice : After a meticulous restoration following the fire of 1996, the...
Last edited: March 07, 2007
Shopping 
Pot-Pourrì: is a trip through purely, relentlessly feminine research in fashion...
Last edited: April 12, 2008
Sports & Activities 
SPORTS  Golf: the most famous golf course in the region is the Aberoni Golf...
Last edited: July 28, 2009
Benor Maschere (Handmade masks) 
Benor Maschere is a shop in Venice where you can buy handmade masks. A couple...
Last edited: June 12, 2009
Entertainment - Venice History Show 
Venice History Show - A thousand years of history bought to life… Live...
Last edited: August 04, 2008
Free Activities 
This is a mild 'liberty 'as it involves already having a vaporetto ticket for...
Last edited: May 02, 2008
Gondola Ride 
What is more magic than visiting Venice? Seeing Venice as it was intended to be...
Last edited: June 19, 2009
Lido Boat Trip 
From Venice, take a quick boat trip to Lido, and enjoy a two pedal bicycle...
Last edited: August 03, 2008
Musica a Palazzo 
Small Scale opera performance ina venetian palace.   http://www.musica...   The...
Last edited: July 20, 2009
PiazzaSanMarco 
It’s hard to categorize Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Plaza) as shopping, or...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
walks around 'the Serenissima' 
If you want some good walks,  get Toni Sepeda and Donna Leon's Book...
Last edited: August 30, 2009
Academy Gallery (Gallerie dell'Accademia) 
The gallery is in Dorsoduro, just opposite the Accademia water bus landing...
Last edited: November 21, 2008
Alice in Wonderland Fine Arts Gallery 
This is a great place to buy genuine Murano glass, both traditional and...
Last edited: July 06, 2008
Bacaro Jazz 
Convienently located by the Rialto bridge,  you won't be able to miss it.. For...
Last edited: September 14, 2008
Campo San Barnaba 
Campo San Barnaba is a beautiful, tiny square in the district of Dorsoduro, not...
Last edited: June 30, 2009
Il Redentore 
A must for all architecture fans as this is one of Palladio,s finest works.For...
Last edited: October 29, 2009
Peggy Guggenheim Collection 
A welcome break from the mixture of traditionally hugely ornate and...
Last edited: October 21, 2008
San Giorgio dei Greci 
If you like icons you must have a look at the Museo Delle Icone (or Museo di...
Last edited: October 22, 2009
St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) 
San Marco is breathtakingly beautiful: hundreds of pigeons everywhere, which is...
Last edited: June 18, 2009
Teatro La Fenice 
  Teatro La Fenice is the most important opera house and concert venue in...
Last edited: October 18, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Dining in Venice is a generally pleasant experience, ranging from take-away...
Last edited: October 31, 2009
Breakfast 
Breakfast in Venice Hotels can be very variable, depending on the Hotel . At...
Last edited: July 29, 2008
Cheap Eats 
La Colombina di Sigfrido e Domenico.  This is the place to go when you want to...
Last edited: June 13, 2009
Ristorante Riviera 
So 40 people are just back from a 50th birthday weekend in Venice.  Planned...
Last edited: November 03, 2009
Al Nono Risorto 
An interesting restaurant, with its own courtyard, covered with a vine of some...
Last edited: August 30, 2008
Al Timon 
Open for lunch and dinner (usually closed Wednesdays) this is a typical...
Last edited: October 05, 2009
Algiubagio 
There may be more pretentious places, or those that may be easier to access...
Last edited: October 05, 2009
All'antica mola 
All'antica mola is a  neighborhood restaurant that will economically treat you...
Last edited: October 21, 2008
Antica Trattoria Poste Vecie 
Antica Trattoria Poste Vecie, Sestiere San Polo, 1608, Venezia, 30125, Italy...
Last edited: November 23, 2008
Da Renato 
This is definitely a "home-style" restaurant, run by Vittorio, who waits on the...
Last edited: June 10, 2009
Osteria Ae Cravate 
A real treasure-Ae Cravate is bright and colourful without being gaudy and...
Last edited: July 28, 2008
Osteria Dal Pampo 
If you call, ask of Federico, he speaks good English. Very nice place, very...
Last edited: February 02, 2009
Ristorante Da Forner 
The cuisine is not Swiss but Venetian, mainly fish but with some meat
Last edited: August 03, 2009
Ristorante Ribot 
Ristorante Ribot's e-mail: info@ristoranteri...
Last edited: August 07, 2009
Taverna La Fenice 
A charming, historic, romantic restaurant that has stood beside the...
Last edited: September 27, 2008
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Inside Italy: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
In Italy, as in most of  Western Europe, the official currency is the Euro...
Last edited: May 28, 2009
Crossing the Border 
Under a new law passed in May 2007, all non-EU foreign tourists in Italy are...
Last edited: August 28, 2009
Emergencies 
Emergency Telephone Numbers (all toll free) 112 for the 'Carabinieri' (one of...
Last edited: June 04, 2008
Important Phrases 
 Parla Inglese?   Do you speak English?  Grazie  Thank You Prego You are...
Last edited: December 18, 2008
Telephones 
In Italy you must always dial the area code AND the telephone number, even if...
Last edited: October 15, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
In Italy service is normally included in the restaurant or bar bill, and...
Last edited: October 06, 2009
How to Avoid Upsetting the Locals 
When you are out and about shopping, museum or church touring and suddenly, you...
Last edited: April 22, 2009
Information to make travelling easier 
A little pre-planning can make your trip go a lot smoother. At least a week or...
Last edited: May 02, 2007
SIM card purchase in Italy 
If you have an unlocked GSM cell phone that supports the GSM 900 and GSM 1800...
Last edited: July 03, 2009
Train Travel Terminology 
This is a few key railway phrases in english & italian.: aisle = corridoio...
Last edited: February 26, 2007
Tuscany siestas! 
Some international car hire companies in downtown Pisa close at 13.00 until...
Last edited: October 26, 2006
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