Don't get lost in Venice!

Carnival Mask. Venice, Italy. Photo by Simon Raven

Head to Venice this summer and you will be rewarded with the experience of one of the most atmospheric cities in the world. With no roads inside the old city, the sound of motorboats and river life creates a buzzing backdrop to this famous centre of Venetian history and culture. The architecture here is spectacular and reveals the incredible wealth of this once great seafaring people.

ETG Tip: Explore Venice at the crack of dawn and you will avoid the crowds and witness this amazing city at its best.

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Architecture binges have brought visitors here for centuries, and no wonder: have you seen the Palladios on Isola di San Giorgio Maggiore? Lido is Venice’s island escape, with sandy beaches, an A-list film festival and Liberty villas.

Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Sleeping, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment and Shopping.
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