Venice

The Grand Canal in Venice

Piazza San Marco and Doge's Palace

Panoramic view of Venice at night

Burano is an island in the Venetian Lagoon known for its brightly coloured homes

Venice is a city in northeastern Italy and the capital of the Veneto region. It is situated across a group of 117 small islands that are separated by canals and linked by bridges. These are located in the shallow Venetian Lagoon. The lagoon and a part of the city are listed as a World Heritage Site. Venice is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world for its celebrated art and architecture. There are numerous attractions in Venice, such as St Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the Piazza San Marco. The Lido di Venezia is also a popular international luxury destination, attracting thousands of actors, critics, celebrities, and mainly people in the cinematic industry.

Venice Highlights

Music

How to Enjoy Chamber Music In Venice

Experiencing live music in Venice adds even more magic to this extraordinary destination, here’s where to go.

Archeology

Ancient Roman Road Discovered Under Venice

The find suggests that there were human settlements in the area long before Venice was founded.

Festival

Italy Wins Three Prizes at Venice Film Festival

Oscar-winning director Paolo Sorrentino received the Silver Lion for his autobiographical film ‘E’ stata la mano di Dio’.

Travel Guide

View over Venice and San Francesco della Vigna

Secret Venice: Five Crowd-Free Spots to Enjoy

Our series on little-known sites in Italy’s most visited cities continues with Venice.

Travel News

Cruise ship passing by St Mark's Square in Venice

Italian Government Announces Ban on Large Cruise Ships in Venice Historic Center

Describing Venice's canals as 'national monuments,' the Italian government is halting large cruise ships from passing through the heart of Venice.

What you can't miss in Venice

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Recipes From Veneto

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Risi e Bisi

A beloved classic from Venice, this dish is perfect for spring when fresh peas abound and can easily be adapted for vegetarians.

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Bigoli in salsa (Bigoli with Anchovies and Onions)

Bigoli (or bigoi in the Veneto dialect) are a thick, spaghetti-like pasta typical of the Veneto and eastern Lombardy.

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Homemade Whole-Grain Tagliatelle

Our writer Cindy gives us the best recipe for homemade whole-grain 'tagliatelle,' a fresh pasta that is easier to make then it seems, from the northern and central areas of Italy

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Bellini alla Pesca

The most notable and frequently-made cocktail by professional bartenders around the world

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Fritole

The typical Venetian Carnival sweet.

What others are saying about Venice

@SandraEric asks:

When is the best time to visit Italy?

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@maugenstein asks:

In mid Septemer of this year we will be in Venice for the first time. We have 2 1/2 days there. Is it worth spending some of the time for a trip out to Murano?Thank you!

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@rivercruisegal asks:

VENICE: does anyone know WHERE Venice's Sunday Murano glass flea market is? Grazie

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