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VENICE
The Dream City
Venice

You'll find cities claiming to be "the Venice of the North," "the Venice of Africa," "the Venice of the East"... Any city crossed by canals or with colorful buildings sitting on the water's edge wants to be associated with the image of the world's most beautiful city. But the beauty of Italy's Venice is unrivalled and the entire city is one work of art. It's also one of only a few cities in the world that can be described as truly unique, where main "streets" are canals, there are no cars or traffic jams, and the mixture of Renaissance, Byzantine, Gothic, and Baroque architecture leaves anyone wondering if this magical cityscape is real at all.

The fairytale or theatrical atmosphere is then enhanced by the carnival mask shops, romantic gondola rides, and colorful palazzos. Everywhere you turn is a postcard image of this unequalled urban masterpiece.

Nothing quite prepares you for Venice, even after seeing it a million times in tourist brochures, guidebooks, or films. You'll fall in love at first sight and will stand in awe of its architecture, piazzas, and canal views until the very last minute before you leave. You'll have the designer shops, sophisticated bars, classy restaurants, galleries, and other tempting attractions to go indoors, but nothing can prevent you from going back to standing by a canal admiring the most spectacular city ever created, over and over again.

Venice

Top 10

  1. Stand in the middle of PIAZZA SAN MARCO (one of the world's most beautiful squares), and marvel at its BASILICA.
  2. Admire the magnificent architecture and interior of the PALAZZO DUCALE.
  3. Take a vaporetto down the GRAND CANAL and a GONDOLA RIDE through the city.
  4. Visit the Peggy Guggenheim Museum for its modern art.
  5. See Renaissance masterpieces in the Accademia Gallery.
  6. Cross the iconic RIALTO BRIDGE and browse the MARKET behind it.
  7. Stand under the dome of the landmark SANTA MARIA DELLA SALUTE CHURCH.
  8. Go inside Palazzo Grassi for the building and its art exhibitions.
  9. See the impressive paintings of the Scuola Grande di San Rocco.
  10. Admire the art found inside the SANTA MARIA GLORIOSA DEI FRARI CHURCH.

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The Best Venice Hotels

DESIGN HOTELS:
Ca Pisani was Venice's first design hotel and continues to be a good choice for the city's most stylish visitors. Hotel Charming House DD724 and Palazzo Barbarigo are two other options for sleek modern spaces preferred by those not wishing to be surrounded by the antiques so popular in Venice hotels. Get more details about all Design Hotels in Venice HERE>>

BOUTIQUE HOTELS:
Ca Maria Adele is for lovers, while Ca Pozzo and Avogaria are perfect for those seeking smaller, more intimate places with a contemporary look.
Get more details about these and other Boutique Hotels in Venice HERE>>

CHARM HOTELS:
While almost every hotel in Venice could be in this category, the extra charming places to stay include the historic Ca Segredo and the quirky Hotel Metropole. Get more details about these and other Charm Hotels in Venice HERE>>

LUXURY HOTELS:
Gritti Palace and Hotel Bauer offer some of the most luxurious rooms in Venice, although it is Hotel Cipriani that provides the most memorable stay in the city. Get more details about these and other Luxury Hotels in Venice HERE>>

CHEAP HOSTELS:
Locanda Art Deco and L'Imbarcadero are the two best budget choices in Venice.
Get more details about them and other Cheap Accommodations in Venice HERE>>


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Hotels & Hostels
The city's best design, boutique, charm, and luxury hotels, as well as cheap hostels with easy online booking at special rates. All of the best, special, and hip places to stay are HERE (Venice Hotels & Hostels Guide)>>

Sights & Activities
The Grand Canal, St. Mark's Square, and all of the city's must-see landmarks, classic and modern art, striking architecture and ancient sites, street life and tours -- it's all HERE (Venice Sightseeing Guide)>>

Cafés & Restaurants
After an obligatory stop at the classic, palatial cafes, avoid the city's many touristy restaurants and find the ones serving some fine regional cuisine or more ambitious contemporary menus. Venice is a city where you really need to know where to go for a more outstanding dining experience, and we help you with that HERE (Venice Restaurants Guide)>>

Bars & Clubs
It's been centuries since Venice was one of the world's major party towns. Now the city can often look like a ghost town at night, but that doesn't mean that there aren't some good choices for a few drinks before you go to bed. Contrary to popular belief, there are actually some good cocktails being served in Venice, and we tell you where to find them HERE (Venice Nightlife Guide)>>

Body & Soul
Venice is a city lived outdoors, and the images of water and beauty everywhere inspires even more purity and relaxation. Get your dose of hydrotherapy and pampering here:
Palladio Spa - It's set in a 15th century convent, but the design of this spa is modern minimalism. It's the most sophisticated spa in the city, where in addition to the outstanding services you get wonderful city views from the relaxation room. Be sure to enjoy the oppulent Jacuzzi and the sensuous treatments that only use the finest products.
E'Space 1898 at the Molino Stucky Hilton - Not only does the hotel have one of the best rooftop pools in Europe (the panoramic view over Venice definitely scores points), but the state-of-the-art facilities of the spa is a true pampering palace. Choose one of the five individual beauty treatment booths or head to the Turkish bath.

Shopping
Shop for the big-name Italian labels down Calle Larga XXII Marzo, browse through the bustling Rialto Market, and look for the city's specialty glassware and famous crafts, all of which are listed HERE (Venice Shopping Guide)>>

Gay & Lesbian
Once arguably the gayest party city on Earth, Venice now stands (sinks) as a museum city mostly enjoyed by couples on a romantic trip. As such, it continues to be a destination gay travelers also don't miss, and the places they choose are found HERE (Venice Gay Guide)>>

Getting Around
How to go from the airport or train station to the center of the city and back, how to get around using public transportation, and city map HERE (Venice Airport & Transportation Guide)>>