Scenic spot introduction:

Venice, "born from water, beautiful from water, and prosperous from water", enjoys the reputation of "Water City", "Water City", "Hundred Islands City", "Queen of the Adriatic Sea", "Bridge City", etc. This important port city in northeastern Italy consists of 118 islands, which are connected by 177 waterways and 401 bridges. The main part is built on a shallow beach 4 kilometers offshore, and there is a long embankment in the northwest corner connecting it to the mainland.
This is a world-famous historical and cultural city, the birthplace of the Venetian School of Painting. Its architecture, paintings, sculptures, operas, etc. have an extremely important position and influence in the world. The beauty of Venice is incomparable, and the essence of the Renaissance still shines today. There is no annoying car noise, only Gondola The sound of oars is unhurried. The square is the most beautiful living room in the world. Ancient cafes and craft shops are hidden in the deep alleys. The pointed-chinned masks in the corner windows have a metallic smile. Turning the corner is the bridge that has been admired for thousands of years. The beautiful buildings are reflected in the water, and Venice is also floating in the water, like a romantic dream floating on the blue waves, a fairy-tale real world.

Attractions distribution:

Venice covers an area of less than 7.8 square kilometers. There are no cars or bicycles in the city, nor traffic lights. Boats are the only means of transportation in the city. There are many historical sites in the city, including the Phoenix Opera House, which was destroyed by fire and reborn, and the most beautiful square in the world, which was praised by Napoleon as "the most beautiful living room in Europe". Piazza San Marco , breathtakingly beautiful corridors, and Golden Palace , Color Island The annual Venice Carnival and Film Festival are also grand events that attract worldwide attention. It would be great if you can visit the city at this time.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

Water city, bridge city, city sightseeing, western architecture, churches
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Travel Guide: 12-Day European Tour Guide for Four Countries 2017
  • Traveling Alone: 15 Days in Europe (Part 1) Vatican City, Italy
  • Travel Guide: Italy 8-Day Travel Guide 2017

travelling guideline:

Venice travel recommendations:

1, Piazza San Marco This area is a must-see attraction in Venice. Nearby are St. Mark's Basilica (Balilica San Marco), the bell tower, the Doge's Palace (Palazzo Duclae), Bridge of Sighs (Sospiri, on the seaside), the octagonal Santa Maria della Salute. A huge ship passed by in the evening. Piazza San Marco The nearby coast is beautiful and should not be missed.

2. There are some scenic spots along Route 1 where you can get off the boat at any time. The most famous one is the Rialto Bridge.

3. The lido ship is approaching Piazza San Marco When you get to the shore, the scenery along the shore is very impressive.

4. Take a boat from the train station to Glass Island After docking, someone will lead you to visit the glass blowing technology, and then you can leave the island after taking a quick look at the glass products.

5. Color Island Each adjacent house has a different color, which makes the water lane look very beautiful. In addition, the lace is also unique to this island.

Tour route:

Route 1: Play Piazza San Marco 2 hours in total. Then take the LN line to Lido Island, and then go to Color Island , play for 1 hour, then Glass Island , play for half an hour. Pay attention to the departure time of each boat, because a lot of time is actually spent waiting for the boat. If you control this aspect well, you can finish playing in one day.

Route 2: Take the No. 42 boat from the left side of the train station Glass Island , the boat ride takes 20 minutes, you can visit the island for half an hour, and then take a boat to Faro Pier Color Island , take a boat for 40 minutes, play for 1 hour, then take a boat to lido, take a boat for 1 hour, then take a boat to the square, take a boat for 10 minutes, play for 2 hours.

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Europe > Italy > Venice

How to get there:

Venice is connected to the mainland peninsula by a 4-kilometer-long causeway. Visitors can enter the city by car or train, and can travel around the city on foot or by boat: when walking, take the main road, follow the flow of people, and look for signs; if you take the water route, it is best to remember the name of the destination pier. The departure times, maps, station names, etc. at the pier are very detailed, and someone will announce the destination before boarding the boat.



Main station pier name:

Train station, bus station direction: alla Ferrovia, piazzale roma

Piazza San Marco Directions: Piazzale S.Macro S.Zaccaria

Rialto Bridge: Rialto

Glass Island Murano Marina: colonna/faro

Color Island Marina: Burano

Color Island A nearby island: Torcello

Piazza San Marco Pier: S.Zaccaria



Venice Tour Bus Route

Treviso Airport and Piazzale Roma (available for buses, buses and boats): about 40 to 70 minutes, 6 euros per person

Treviso Airport and Mestre Train Station (bus): about 40-70 minutes, 6 euros per person

Venice Airport and Piazzale Roma (public bus): about 20 minutes, 3 euros per person

Venice Airport and Mestre Train Station (bus): about 20 minutes, 3 euros per person

Train station and Piazza San Marco : Walk for about 1 hour, or take bus No. 1 or No. 82

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Venice Water City Ticket Prices:

St. Mark's Basilica: Cloister ticket 3 euros/person, golden altar screen 1.5 euros/person;

Bell Tower: 6 euros/person;

The museum in the Governor's Palace Correr Museum , Ca' Rezzonico The Museum Pass, which is valid for four museums including the Museum of Modern Art, the Lace Museum, is 15 euros, and the audio guide is 5.5 euros.

Burano Island full-day pass: 12 euros per person.

Scenic area opening hours:

Museums and art galleries in the city are generally open from 10:00 to 18:00 (closed on Tuesdays)

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