Staying in Venice: where to base yourself and how much time to allow

Choose a Venice neighbourhood, compare three, five and seven nights, and plan arrivals, transport and onward travel with confidence.

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Eating in Venice: what the lagoon and its trading history bring to the table

Understand cicchetti, bacari, seafood, seasonal vegetables and Venetian dishes through the city’s lagoon and history of trade.

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How Venice works: wells, bridges, boats and the details beneath your feet

Decode Venice’s wells, foundations, street names and boats, turning an ordinary walk into a closer understanding of the city.

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Giudecca and San Giorgio Maggiore: Venice from across the water

Discover Palladio’s churches, San Giorgio’s views and Giudecca’s waterfront, with guidance on the Cini Foundation and Redentore garden.

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Murano, Burano and Torcello: choosing your day in the Venetian lagoon

Choose between Murano’s glass, Burano’s lace and Torcello’s early history, with a realistic plan for a day on the Venetian lagoon.

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Castello and the Arsenale: the Venice that built a maritime republic

Walk through Castello to understand Venice’s naval power, confraternities and everyday life, from the Arsenale to San Pietro.

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