Venice, Italy

Venice, Italy is considered one of the most well visited places in the entire world. There are key areas of interest and tourism is one of Venice's economic strengths. This city was built on a lagoon five hundred years ago and it is still the same even today. The best way to reach Venice since it was built on a lagoon is by boat, water taxis or train. It carries a romantic charm to it and attracts some many intriguing international presence

Venice consists of two main areas, one of which has 118 islands that include Cannaregio, Castello, Dorsoduro, Isola Della Giudecca, San Polo, Santa Croce, San Marco and Lido di Venezia. In these locations is where you will find the main monuments and sightseeing places.

Spring and Fall seasons are better times to visit Venice. The summers are very hot and packed with more tourist than ever. When you go in November to January months, you will have the place quietly to yourself. Venice is a pedestrian city and the only one in the world. It is so beautifully to walk around without the busy honking horns of cars. It is a pleasant experience to enjoy a long and leisurely walk or stroll around the city. Just standing around and enjoying the scenery is also a great pastime for the locals and visitors. The Rialtine Island is an hour walk from one end to the next and is considered the main part of Venice. Transport cards can be purchased to get around the city by bus or water taxi.

Museums in Venice include:

· Correr Museum, which is a collection of interesting globes from the 16th century. The museum art café is opened and can be visited after your museum tour for lunch or brunch.

· Doge's Palace in San Marco Square is a guided tour called Secret Itinerary and highlights the places in the city where the administration worked. It also showcases the Casanova jail.

· La Fenice Theater is a historic theater that gives an audio-guided tour in different languages. The theater, rebuilt in 2003, is identical to what it was when it was burned down in 1993.


You can take a romantic ride on a Vaporetto, which is a waterbus, down the Grand Canal before sunset. The Waterbus is an inexpensive ride, but the scenery is delightful and priceless. You will see the great architectures, the soft evening seaside light and the awesome parade of many Venetian waterbuses on the Grand Canal

There are some fine restaurants in Venice that feature the Veneto cuisine. The food specialties include cuttlefish (one of the trademarks of Venice), risotto served with cuttlefish ink sauce, and polenta that is made with corn meal.
There are two late-night bars in Venice. Campo Santa Margherita, which is near the University Ca' Foscari in Dorsoduro is one of them; or you could go to Erbaria, which is on the West side of the Rialto Bridge. This is where the primary vegetable market is held each day.

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