Things to know BEFORE you go to VENICE | Venice Travel Tips

In this video, we'll cover everything you need to

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ing to Venice, such as the best time to visit, how to get around the city and use public transportation, the best apps to use in Venice, and other useful information. And don't forget to like this video, subscribe to our channel and enable notifications. We also created a mobile-friendly PDF document with 10

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for a hassle-free experience on your trip to this beautiful city. Here are 17 essential

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: Number 17: The map of Venice Venice is located in the Venetian Lagoon. The city of Venice is located in the center of the lagoon and is connected to the mainland by a road and a railway line.

The Santa Lucia train station and car parks are located to the northwest. This is usually your gateway to Venice. Near the station is the Venetian Ghetto, one of the first Jewish ghettos in the world. Venice's main waterway that runs through the city is called the Grand Canal. Here you can find the famous Venetian palaces, churches and the impressive Rialto Bridge. St. Mark's Square, the center of Venice, home to St. Mark's Basilica, the Campanile bell tower, and the Doge's Palace, lies southeast of the Rialto Bridge. Continuing further east you will find the Venice Arsenal, a former shipyard and armory and now one of the main venues for the Venice Biennale.

The islands of the Venetian lagoon include Murano, famous for Venetian or Murano glass, the colorful island of Burano, Torcello, the cemetery island of San Michelle and others. The famous Venice International Film Festival takes place on the Lido, which separates the lagoon from the Adriatic Sea. To get a better idea of ​​the distance: a 1.3 mile walk from the Santa Lucia train station to st. St. Mark's Square takes about 30 minutes Number 16: Weather and Climate Venice has a Mediterranean climate with four seasons and temperatures range from 32 degrees Fahrenheit in winter to 95 degrees Fahrenheit in summer, however, due to the nearby sea, Temperatures are usually not too low. even in winter.

The air is usually humid year-round, rain is difficult to predict, and the weather can change within a few hours. Spring offers moderate temperatures with lows of 40 degrees and highs of 70 degrees, summers are hot and humid, between 60 and 90 degrees. The weather in the fall is again more pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 40 to 70 degrees and the winter months are not extremely cold, usually between 30 and 50 degrees. Unfortunately, Venice sometimes floods. In fact, this happens so often that the phenomenon has its own name: acqua alta or high water in English. The risk of acqua alta increases in winter, so be sure to check the weather forecast even when you are in Venice.

Number 15: Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Venice is between April and June in spring and September and October in autumn, when the weather is cooler but it's still nice to walk outside and the herds of tourists have left. However, Venice is a popular destination all year round and there can be many tourists visiting on almost any given day. And since Venice is

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n for celebrating special events like carnival in the winter or the Venice International Film Festival in late summer, if you don't plan to be there for these events, be sure to check that you are not

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ing on those dates as you the Accommodation will probably cost more.

Number 14: Venice Entrance Fee Since May 2019, Venice has introduced an entrance fee for daily visitors. The registration fee for 2019 is set at 3 EUR and will eventually cost between 3 and 10 EUR, depending on the season. However, if you are spending the night in Venice, you will not have to pay the entrance fee, since you will already be paying the municipal tourist tax with your hotel. NUMBER 13: CURRENCY The currency used in Venice is the euro, which is used in most European countries, including Italy. At the time of making this video, €1 is worth approx. $1.13. While most hotels, shops and restaurants in Venice accept major credit cards, it is advisable to always have a few euros in your wallet.

NUMBER 12: GENERAL INFORMATION Venice is an extraordinary city, but its uniqueness brings with it all kinds of

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that one should know before traveling there. Unless you are staying at a luxury hotel where your luggage is handled by someone else, don't bring heavy luggage as you will probably have to cross a few bridges before reaching your hotel. You can also leave your luggage in certain areas such as the train station. See description for a list of more locations. Don't feed the pigeons. Although pigeons are almost a symbol of St. Mark's Square in Venice, it is illegal to feed them.

It is also illegal to eat on canal walls or stairs, as well as swim in canals. If you want to swim, Venice has its own beach on the outer side of the Lido. Public toilets will cost you money, usually between €1 and €1.5. If you visit bars, restaurants or museums, the bathrooms are usually free for guests. Exploring Venice can sometimes feel like walking through a maze. However, don't panic. There are many signs around the city so you don't get lost. Drinking water: Tap water in Venice is perfectly safe to drink. Additionally, drinking water is available for free at numerous fountains spread around Venice, where you can fill up your water bottle and even save some money that way.

NUMBER 11: SAFETY Venice is generally a very safe destination, so you usually shouldn't worry about specific areas to avoid or staying inside at night. However, as is typical in all major tourist destinations, watch out for pickpockets, especially in busy areas near major attractions. For emergency services dial 112. NUMBER 10: WHERE TO STAY Although staying anywhere in Venice is an interesting experience, there are areas that will make your stay even more exciting. The best places to stay are: The San Marco district, which extends from St. Mark's Square. to the Academy bridge. This way you will be located right in the historic center of Venice.

Castello, where you will find many luxury hotels and nice bars and restaurants. San Polo district, located near the Rialto Bridge, and home to shops and bars selling the famous ciccetti, a Venetian version of Spanish tapas. Dorsoduro if you want to stay in the area with fashion boutiques and close to the university or Canareggio, located near the train station and the Jewish ghetto. But Venice is not too big and, as long as you stay in the historic center or the English historic center, the main attractions are just a few minutes away. The average price of a hotel in Venice is $115.

Of course, you can get accommodation for less than that. Watch our video on the best apps to book your stay. If you want to save on accommodation, you can consider staying on the mainland, however, you will have to travel to Venice every day instead of being located near the main attractions. NUMBER 9: TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT Venice has two airports: Marco Polo, the main airport, located on the Venice lagoon, and Treviso airport, used mainly by low-cost airlines such as Ryanair. To get to Venice from Marco Polo, you can choose between the following options: Airport bus or local bus that normally leaves every 30 minutes.

A water bus that will take you directly to Venice. While the train is an option, we don't recommend it as you have to take a short bus ride to the station. You can also take a taxi or a transfer which will cost you around €50, but as Venice has no roads, they can only drop you off at Piazzale Roma, next to the Santa Lucia train station. However, if you take a water taxi, which leaves from the same place as the water bus, you can get directly to your destination in Venice, which is very convenient, but also quite expensive, between 100 and 150 EUR.

Renting a car is more or less useless since you cannot drive in Venice, unless of course you plan to travel to other places in Italy as well. Treviso airport is located 40 kilometers from Venice. You can take an ATVO bus which takes 70 minutes and drops you off at Piazzale Roma or the Brazi bus which drops you off at Tronchetto. ARRIVING BY TRAIN If you arrive in Venice by train, you will arrive at the Santa Lucia train station, which is conveniently located on the outskirts of the historic center. ARRIVING BY CAR If you arrive in Venice by car, you will have to leave it in one of the garages on the mainland or on the island, near the Santa Lucia station.

Parking costs between €20 and €30 per day or even less if you want to leave your car further inland and take a short bus ride to Venice. GETTING AROUND THE CITY The only transportation in Venice is by water. It is even illegal to use bicycles in Venice. Be prepared to walk a lot. However, walking around Venice is rewarding, as you can discover something exciting around almost every corner. Venice has a good public water transport system called Vaporetto. There are several lines and numerous stations. See the description for links to the Vaporetto map, which is similar to metro maps in larger cities.

The 75-minute one-way ticket costs €7.50, the 24-hour ticket costs €20 and the 48-hour Vaporetto ticket costs €30. You can always take a water taxi. The cost of the water taxi in Venice is €13 for the initial charge plus €1.80 per minute. And of course, Venice is best known for gondolas, an iconic rowboat that has been used for centuries. While gondolas offer a wonderful romantic experience, they certainly don't come cheap. A 40-minute trip costs between €80 during the day and more than €100 at night. If you want to share a ride and save some money, there is an app that offers that service. NUMBER 8: BEST APPS TO USE IN VENICE Here is the list of useful apps to use: Wi-Fi Map or Wi-Fi Finder that helps you find Wi-Fi throughout Venice.

Venice guide and city map offline offers detailed travel content and popular attractions. Use Google Maps or Apple Maps to walk. Due to the narrow streets and tall houses, they don't work very well, but you will surely know what area you are in. Google Maps also allows you to download your map, which is a great option if you don't want to roam. However, many people prefer to use paper maps in Venice. The official AVM Venezia app is great for information on public transport, including a trip planner and timetable. Google Maps and Moovit also offer information on the Vaporetto. hi!tide Venezia, to check the times and heights of the water in Venice in case of high water.

Il meteo, the Italian weather application, available in English. Or, of course, any other good weather app. Kishare, an app that connects travelers who want to share gondolas, lagoon tours and water taxis in Venice. AppTaxi, where you can book a water taxi. WC Venice that helps you find public bathrooms in Venice. It also allows you to find sources of drinking water. Trip Advisor and Yelp for reviews of restaurants, hotels, museums or excursions. NUMBER 7: VENICE IS FULL With limited space and narrow streets, Venice can be very crowded, especially during the summer. So be prepared to queue at restaurants, attractions, etc.

NUMBER 6: CITY TOURS Venice walking tours are organized by professional tour guides who know a lot about the rich history, legends, etc. from the city. A great way to discover Venice. Some providers even offer free walking tours of Venice; However, at the end of the tour it is recommended to make a donation of your choice to the tour guides. NUMBER 5: FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS If you're coming from outside Europe or the UK, you'll probably need a special European power adapter to charge your phone and other devices. This is what the European plug looks like. We recommend purchasing a power adapter before traveling to Venice.

In fact, it is worth buying the adapter for everyone so that you can use it in other countries as well. You can buy the prepaid SIM card to access the Internet on your phone with one of the operators such as TIM or Vodafone at one of their stores in Venice, however, be prepared to show your passport and complete the documentation, as required by the Italian government. law. If you are from the US, you can consider using Google Fi. Alternatively, you can consider renting Pocket WiFi. NUMBER 4: FOOD AND DRINKS Venice offers excellent restaurants. We suggest using Yelp or TripAdvisor to find a nearby place with good reviews.

Try to avoid sitting at restaurants next to the main attractions, you can often find restaurants with a much better quality/price ratio one or two blocks away from the main locations. The same with bars. For example, a cappuccino around the corner from St. Mark's Square cost us only 1.50 euros. There are also great fast food places withpasta, like Dal Moro's, where you can get a delicious "Pasta to go" for only 7 EUR. Tipping in Venice is not mandatory, however, most places will charge you a sitting surcharge or what in Italian is called coperto, usually a couple of euros per person and in some cases also the additional service charge, usually about 10% of the bill.

You can also buy something to eat or drink at a grocery store. You can use Google Maps or a similar application to locate one near you. Or you can even buy fresh fruits at a local street market. NUMBER 3: VENICE CITY PASS Venice offers a city pass called Venezia Unica where you can save some money if you plan to visit several museums and other attractions and want to skip the lines at some places. With the City Pass Venezia Unica you don't need any printed tickets either, you can use your phone. Venezia Unica works with the official AVM Venezia app that we described before.

You can even choose a city pass that combines attractions and public transportation. NUMBER 2: FAMOUS EVENTS Venice is home to several world-famous events. The Venetian Carnival is celebrated every year 40 days before Easter. The Venetian Carnival has a long tradition and is probably one of the most extravagant masquerades in the world. The Biennale is a prominent international art exhibition organized once every two years and held for several months. In addition to the Art Biennale, Venice hosts the Architecture Biennale and other similar events. The Venice International Film Festival is one of the most recognized film festivals in the world, attracting celebrities from around the world.

NUMBER 1: BEST VIEWS OF THE CITY For the best views of Venice, visit at least one of the following places: Campanile di San Marco, located in St. Mark's Square, with the highest viewpoint in Venice. The ticket costs 8 euros. San Giorgio Maggiore, a small island, located in front of St. Mark's Square. T Fondaco dei Tedeschi Rooftop terrace At the top of the Rialto Bridge and the Ponte dell'Accademia The Skyline rooftop bar of the Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, with excellent panoramic views of the city. And other interesting places. We've created a mobile-friendly .pdf document that you can store offline on your phone, covering the top 10 attractions in Venice, including maps, links, opening hours and other information, plus 10 additional attractions so you can avoid the hustle and bustle. and stress when you are in Venice.

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