Guide to Venice
Venice, or Venezia, is a beautiful, romantic city located on the east coast of northern Italy. The population is close to 360 thousand. Venice covers 412 square kilometers and is one of the most visited Italian destinations, with more tourists than residents. The city is also famous for its extensive canals, along which you can ride on so-called gondolas.
Accommodation in Venice
The offer of accommodation in Venice is very varied. Our agency offers more than 3,000 hotels, apartments, from the luxury accommodation to guest houses and hostels. According to your wishes, we will be happy to offer you tailor-made accommodation according to your requirements. Both for a demanding clientele and for families with children or a group of young people traveling for fun. We offer the most accommodation in Venice in the 3* category. More luxurious hotels are located mainly near the historical monuments of Venice and in the city center around St. Marko and near other tourist attractions. Places sought after by visitors are accommodation with rooms with terraces and views of the famous Venetian water channels, for example the most famous and largest Grand Canal. The most popular hotels in Venice include Hotel Do Pozzi, Hotel Palazzo del Giglio or Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice.
History of Venice
The origins of the city date back to the year 827, when people fleeing the attacks of barbarian tribes began to move to the uninhabited and desolate area. The then inhabitants of Venice participated in the organization of the Crusades in the Middle Ages. The turn of the 15th and 16th centuries became an important milestone, when fine arts and architecture began to flourish in the city. Another important date is the year 1815, when Venice became part of the Austrian Empire.
Culture in Venice
Venice is an island city, where the historical core itself lies in a shallow lagoon, while the other parts are situated on the shores. Many cultural festivals are held in the city every year, the oldest being the International Film Festival, that has nearly 100 years old history.
Transportation to Venice
The most convenient and fastest way to get to Venice is by plane, the nearest airport is Marco Polo, located near the city of Mestre. From the airport, there are regular lines to Piazzale Roma. If going by car - for parking, it is necessary to leave the car in front of Venice. There are two main car parks, Tronchetto or Piazalle Roma. A pleasant option is boat transport, which will take you from the city of Mestre to Venice in an hour and a half. Another airport, 25 km from Venice, is Treviso, which is mainly served by companies such as Ryanair, Wizzair and Transavia. A frequently used mode of transport is also the train, where you can reach Munich, Paris, Budapest or Zagreb on regular, mostly night lines.
Monuments in Venice
Among the important and historical places and buildings of the city, which are visited annually by many tourists, we can include the churches of St. Rocha and St. Mark's Square, Piazza San Marco in Italian, the Ponte di Rialto bridge, which connects the two separate parts of the city, the Grand Canal, which is the main traffic artery of the city, as well as the famous Gallery dell'Accademia.
Famous personalities of Venice
Famous natives of the city or personalities who have significantly contributed to history or from a cultural or political point of view are, for example, the actor Terence Hill, the writer, priest, intriguer and diplomat Giacomo Casanova or the baroque music composer Antonio Vivaldi.