Located in the Veneto region of Northern Italy, Venice is a unique city with distinctive charm. It’s bursting with history and is picture perfect. I’ve been three times and it still hasn’t lost its magic. Danielle from our Holiday Support Team has also been recently and fell in love with the Floating City.
“I loved Venice considering it was like no other city in Europe, so its authenticity is probably the best thing about it.”
Getting lost in the streets
If your favourite way to see a city is to get lost in its streets then Venice won’t disappoint. No matter how good your map reading skills or Google Maps are, you are 100% guaranteed to get lost at some point. It’s a brilliant way to explore the smaller streets and uncover pretty buildings and cafes tucked away from the main areas.
“All the architecture is old and beautiful and every building is essentially a tourist attraction in itself. We mostly walked around the entire city which constantly keeps you occupied considering everything is so beautiful.”
Your step count
Going hand-in-hand with getting lost in the streets, Venice is a fantastic city to exceed your 10,000 steps a day. It’s built over 100 islands with 400 bridges connecting them. Comfy shoes are essential for exploring Venice as you’ll easily clock up the kilometres – I lost count of the number of times I’ve crossed the Rialto Bridge alone!
Historic sights
Whether you want to take a photo of the Bridge of Sighs, stroll around Piazza San Marco and Doge’s Palace, take in the illuminated mosaics of St. Mark’s Basilica or shop along the Rialto Bridge, the most popular tourist attractions are well worth the fuss. Get there early in the day before the crowds arrive!
The islands
Burano and Murano are two islands that make for an excellent day away from Venice. Burano island (pictured above) is famous for its coloured houses and its exquisite lace products. Murano island is famous for its Murano glass and you can visit Museo del Vetro to learn about the history of glass or even visit Glass Factory Colleoni to see it being made.
Top tip for visiting Venice: Plan your visit outside of peak season, from late September to April, to really enjoy this gem. I went in August and it was filled to the brim with tourists, hot and humid which made for a less than ideal experience. I also went in early January when it was crisp and quiet making it much more enjoyable.
Can you already picture yourself on a gondola ride along the Grand Canal?
