A city break in Venice promises to be an incomparable cultural experience with delicious food and idyllic views. The romantic charm of this floating city is inimitable with its winding streets, bridges and countless landmarks for you to explore.
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St. Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs - these world-famous sights are must-sees for any visitor to Venice. But there are numerous other destinations to discover in Europe. Explore intriguing hotspots of architecture, culture and cuisine on a city break in Europe!
Explore the numerous canals which glitter throughout Venice and enjoy a relaxed gondola ride through the historic buildings. Welcome to La Dolce Vita!
Venice’s sights are easy to reach either on foot or by water. Climb the Campanile di San Marco (St. Mark’s Campanile) for gorgeous views of this Italian gem. The viewing platform which surrounds the 100 metre tower boasts stunning views of the entire city. You might even be able to catch a glimpse of the five most popular sights in Venice.
Is it too busy in the inner city? The islands of Venice are often calmer. You can hop on the Vaporetti and head to the Island of San Michele where you can visit the graves of some famous artists and composers.
Lido is a little larger and busier and is popular with tourists and locals for its beaches. Here, you can find one of the prettiest city beaches in Europe, as well as art exhibitions and various small cafés.
Venice is home to a range of luxurious hotels which become especially sought-after during the annual film festival which is held at the end of August or the start of September. So don’t wait too long to book your weekend getaway in Venice and maybe you’ll spot a film star or two on your trip!
Venice is known throughout the world as the floating city with over 400 bridges, so a trip on the canals is a must for anyone visiting the city - whether that’s on a romantic gondola ride or by making use of the Venetian Vaporetti (water buses) to explore the city.
The Grand Canal is often considered Venice’s main concourse. This 4 km canal flows past the city’s most popular hotspots such as the Rialto Bridge. Due to its popularity, the canal is not the best place to grab a bite to eat or pick up a souvenir as the prices can be absolutely extortionate.
St. Mark’s Basilica is a must-see when you’re in Venice. Our top tip: You can buy skip-the-queue tickets online so you don’t have to waste time queuing up. As the Basilica is a Roman Catholic church, you need to make sure that your shoulders are covered when you visit and that you are not wearing shorts or a short skirt.