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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 
Venice was reputedly founded in 421 A.D.,but did not become an independent...
Last edited: January 26, 2008
Neighborhoods 
Venice's historic centre is made up by six districts, called 'sestieri' (i.e...
Last edited: December 01, 2008
Recommended Reading 
Venice's unique and captivating charm has probably more than any modern city...
Last edited: July 28, 2008
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: October 21, 2008
Introduction 
Venice is literally an island -- or to be more precise, a cluster of over one...
Last edited: October 21, 2008
Things to Know 
Here is a list of good things to know: Walk the streets of Venice at 6am, it is...
Last edited: October 21, 2008
Venice for the Disabled 
Overview and getting around For those with impaired mobility Venice can present...
Last edited: October 18, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By air to Marco Polo airport All major airlines fly into Marco Polo...
Last edited: June 23, 2008
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: September 09, 2008
Transport and Cost to Airport 
Escaping Venice in 7 Easy Steps with Luggage     CHeap transport to Marco Polo...
Last edited: November 06, 2008
Venice train station 
The above photo shows the exit that you should take when you exit the train at...
Last edited: November 08, 2008
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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: September 29, 2006
Family Travel 
Especially recommended with kids: Feeding pigeons on Piazza San Marco: a fun...
Last edited: March 28, 2008
First-time Visitors 
First time visitors always head straight for St. Marks, but there are much...
Last edited: October 05, 2008
Nightlife 
Piazza San Marco: Head to cafe Florian or Quadri for live music. Crowds gather...
Last edited: September 14, 2008
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: May 24, 2007
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
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: August 13, 2008
PiazzaSanMarco 
It’s hard to categorize Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Plaza) as shopping, or...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Dining in Venice is a generally pleasant experience, ranging from take-away...
Last edited: October 17, 2008
Breakfast 
Breakfast in Venice Hotels can be very variable, depending on the Hotel . At...
Last edited: July 29, 2008
Cheap Eats 
Trattoria in Campieo, Santa Croce 24, 30100 Venezia, http://www.ristor... San...
Last edited: October 22, 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 08, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Under a new law passed in May 2007, all non-EU foreign tourists in Italy are...
Last edited: February 06, 2008
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  Per Favore   Please...
Last edited: September 02, 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: July 07, 2008
How to Avoid Upsetting the Locals 
 When you are out and about shopping, museum or church touring and suddenly...
Last edited: August 21, 2008
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: October 28, 2008
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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