From the first time you see Venice emerge in front of you, you will fall in love with the city. The enchanting floating city is a holiday destination with endless possibilities. From its historic culture in the Piazza San Marco, to the romance of the Gondola rides up the Grand Canal and the epic party for the annual Carnival, Venice will never disappoint.
The glories of centuries of Venetian architecture is depicted in the 50 palazzi and six churches that line its banks. Towards the end of Venice’s signature S-shaped waterway you will find the The Palazzo Ducale and Basilica di San Marco. But wait until you see the neighbourhood churches lined with Veroneses and priceless marbles, convents that are graced with ethereal Bellinis, and a Titian painting that lights up an entire basilica.
Venetian Feasts
Enjoy the Garden islands and lagoon aquaculture with fresh produce and seafood you won’t find elsewhere. Venetian feasts are available at happy hour, when bars mount lavish spreads of cicheti (Venetian-style tapas). You can same room and time to have a proper meal with lagoon seafood that matches the views at canalside bistros and toasts with Veneto’s signature prosecco (Italian white wine).
Artistic Lifestyle
Stay longer in this fairy-tale city and discover some of the pleasures of la bea vita (the beautiful life) that only the locals would know. Wake up to the morning spritz in a sunny campo (square), socialise in a crowded bacaro (bar) with friends and watch the fuschia-pink sunset that have sent centuries of artists mad. If you are in Venice for a short stay, don’t forget to leave enough time for the show-stopper that is Piazza San Marco; the main public square located in the heart of Venice city.
Trends of Venice
If you had not noticed, uncorseted dresses, eyeglasses and platform shoes were all venetian fashion statements that critics would never approve to be worn by respectable Europeans. However, the Venetians are used to setting trends, whether it would be controversial artwork in the Punta della Dogana, radical new tech start-ups that challenge Silicon Valley giants or racy operas at La Fenice. The unconventional creative streak finds vibrant expression in the showroom of local artisans where you will find custom-made red carpet shoes and accessories made from silk-screened velvel and semiprecious stones. The originality of Venice still stands out from the rest of the world.
