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Venice

VENICE

Isola The best way to explore Venice is by
San Michele
gondola. Cruise along the canals and under
the many beautiful bridges including the
Cannaregio iconic Rialto Bridge and Bridge of Sighs.
Considered one of the finest in the world,
elegant St. Mark’s Square is surrounded by
Stazione Grand Canal impressive buildings and is a great place to
Santa Lucia relax with a glass of wine and people watch.
Ponte Darsena
Piazzale di Rialto Visit inspiring art galleries and the city’s most
Roma 4 Grande
9 3 11 Castello famous church, St. Mark’s Basilica.
San Croce San Polo 8 St. Mark’s
Basilica 2
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5 St. Mark’s Square SEE
7 6 • Watch a traditional glass blowing
Dorso Duro 1 demonstration on Murano Island
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• Admire Venetian Art at Gallerie dell’Accademia
Grand Canal
Ponte dell’Accademia including works by Leonardo da Vinci
Isola San Giorgio Maggiore DO
Canal della Guidecca • Escape the crowds with an early morning walk
through the winding laneways
• Visit the Church of Santa Maria Assunta to
marvel at the gold detail adorning the ceiling

EAT & DRINK
• Try Venice’s most famous dish, Baccalo’
ATTRACTION Mantecato, at Osteria Al Bacareto
RAILWAY STATION
• Visit the legendary Harry’s Bar for a Bellini
HOTELS PAGE • Stop for a coffee Caffè Florian, Italy’s oldest
café which has been operating since 1720
1 Baglioni Hotel Luna 30
2 Hotel Ca’ Dei Conti 29
3 Hotel Canaletto 29 WHAT’S ON
4 Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal 29 Venice Carnival
5 Hotel Cavalletto and Doge Orseolo 29 22 February to 4 March
6 Hotel Firenze 29
7 Hotel Kette 30 Festa del Redentore
8 Hotel Montecarlo 29 19 to 20 July
9 Hotel Rialto 30 Venice International Film Festival
10 Hotel Saturnia & International Venice 30 August to September (dates to be confirmed)
11 Liassidi Palace Hotel 30
12 Locanda Vivaldi Hotel 30 Regata Storica
Murano Glass 7 September

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