The amazing city of Venice is located in the north of Italy. Once Venice was one of the largest Byzantine cities, the rapid development of which was due to its favorable trade position. Today it is the center of magnificent architectural and art monuments. The city of lovers, in which romantics dream to visit, to enjoy a gondola ride along the numerous canals or wander through the narrow streets.
Once in Venice, you need to be prepared for the fact that in most cases movement around the city will be carried out by water or on foot. Cars are prohibited in the city center.
The size of Venice is not very large, but the city is very diverse, even the quarters are not alike. The center of the city is Piazza San Marco, often flooded with water. Around the square there are world-famous buildings: the Doge's Palace, the Marciana Library, the Basilica of San Marco and the Campanila Bell Tower. The Bridge of Sighs stretches from the Doge's Palace on the opposite side to the former prison. Sailing under it on a gondola, a couple in love must kiss for their love to become eternal.
Walking around Venice awakens an incredible appetite. Satisfy your hunger at one of the city's many restaurants, each with its own unique style and signature dish. Meat dishes, gourmet delicacies, seafood and rich wine lists - all this awaits you in the Venetian restaurants. Meals are often accompanied by interesting entertainment programs.
You need to take care of living in Venice in advance in order to book a hotel or a hotel at reasonable prices, but if the budget allows, then you can always find here both luxury apartments and expensive hotels. If you wish, you can rent apartments of local residents in order to turn into real Venetians during your vacation. By the way, even if you come to Venice without a hotel reservation, you can always find free accommodation here.
It is fashionable to find entertainment in Venice for every taste, but the traditional and main thing is a gondola ride along one of the 177 canals that make up the Grand Canal. Those who visit Venice during the carnival will be lucky: masks fill the streets, carnival clothes amaze with originality and grace, fireworks paint the waters of the canals with all the colors of the rainbow.
For those who want to combine sightseeing with a beach holiday, the island of Lido can be advised with its well-equipped beaches, diving centers and spa hotels. The island is also famous for the fact that at the end of summer the stars of the film industry come here for the Film Festival. Maybe you are lucky enough to be next to them in one of the restaurants or bars? The island will also be liked by those who cannot live without discos and nightlife.
Shopping enthusiasts in Venice will be delighted with the choice of goods. Souvenirs, jewelry, designer dolls, goods from world brands. The prices here, although they bite, but you can be sure of the quality of the goods, and it is, as a rule, on top.
