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Population:61 000

Currency:1 Euro = 100 cents

Opening hours:Shops in Venice are usually open9.00-13.00 and 15.00-20.00, withsome variation depending on thetime of year.

Internet:www.turismovenezia.itwww.venezia.netwww.comune.venezia.it

Newspapers:Il GazzettinoLa Nuova Veneziala Rivista di VeneziaEmergency numbers:Police: 112Fire brigade: 115Medical: 118

Tourist information:Address: Palace Ziani, APTVenezia, Castello 5050Tel. +39 041 529 8711E-mail: [email protected]

VENICEPUBLISHING DATE: 2010-02-10 | COUNTRY CODE: ITContents: The City, Do & See, Eating, Cafés, Bars & Nightlife, Shopping,Sleeping, Essential Information, Maps

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VENICEThere is no other city like Venice. It has 180 canals, 450bridges and magnificent palaces. It is a city rich in museumsand historical buildings of great artistic and culturalimportance. Add to that the transient feeling and the quieteveryday life. The beauty of it all is truly apparent.

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THE CITY #THECITY#

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Refugees founded Venice. When Germanictribes ravaged northern Italy in the 5thcentury, many people escaped to thisdifficult-to-access area on the Adriatic Sea.Over the centuries the refugee communitygrew in to the most powerful trading portin the Mediterranean. At its peak, Venicehad 3 000 trade ships and 300 navyvessels.

After the fall of Napoleon, Venice was ruledby the Austrians. But after the 1848uprising, the city once again gained itsindependence. Shortly after, in 1866,Venice became part of Italy. 1932 saw theopening of the motor and rail bridgebetween Venice and the mainland. Thatwas to be the start of Venice as a touristdestination.

It is hard to navigate around the city, butdon’t let that put you off as this is part ofVenice’s charm. Leave the other tourists atSt Mark’s square and the Rialto Bridge andexplore the labyrinth of littleneighbourhoods instead. The mostinteresting areas and islands areCannaregio, SanPolo/Santa Croce,Dorsoduro, San Marco and Castello.

DO & SEE #DOANDSEE#

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The whole city is a unique sight in itself,there is nothing like it anywhere else in theworld.

The best way to explore Venice is by foot.

St Mark’s SquareIf you truly want to understand the mightof the former Venetian empire this is theplace to visit. Around the square you willfind the basilica of St Mark’s, adorned withan incredible array of plundered treasures,the Doge´s palace with its grandiose staterooms and the majestic clocktower,campanile, from where you can get asplendid view of Venice.

Ca’ RezzonicoLonghena’s palazzo is one of the mostbeautiful in the whole city. It wascompleted in 1756, over 100 years afterthe first day of construction.

Address: Ca’ Rezzonico, Dorsoduro

Ca’ PesaroCa’ Pesaro is the city’s modern artmuseum, located in an old palazzo. Themost exiting art can be found in theOriental art department.

Address: Fondamenta Pesaro, Santa Croce 2070Internet: www.museiciviciveneziani.it

Rialto Fish MarketVisit the market during weekdays. Thefishmongers, the bustling scenes, the old

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facades and the canal combine for anexperience by all senses. The city’s bestbutcher shops are also nearby.

EATING #EATING#

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Venice has a large variety of restaurants.As usual with Italian cities, the best diningexperience can be had at a simpleneighbourhood trattoria off the touriststrips. Venice has many culinaryspecialities, like bigoli in an anchovy andmushroom sauce, or castraure, tinyartichokes with Parmesan shavings andolive oil.

Make sure to always look at the bottom ofthe menu to see if a service fee is added toyour bill. "Service included" or "12%added/charged" means that another 12%of the total cost will be added to your bill."Non cover" means no service fee includedin prices and no additional charge.

Da FioreThis used to be a neighbourhood barserving una ombra (a shadow), Venetianslang for a glass of wine. Today it ispossibly the city’s best restaurant, withsober decor and dishes like misto crudo(marinated raw fish) and pennette withcrayfish tails and broccoli.

Address: San Polo 2002, Calle del ScaleterPhone: +39 041 721 308Internet: www.dafiore.net

Dalla ZanzeThis discreet trattoria has a loyal followingthat appreciates the dedication totraditional Venetian cooking. The simpleinteriors are a bonus: white curtains, linentable settings and a bare, polished floor. Inother words, just what a trattoria shouldlook like.

Address: Fondamenta dei Tolentini, Santa Croce 231Phone: +39 041 522 3555

Locanda CiprianiThis is part of the world famous luxuryhotel Locanda Cipriani, but you can’t reallytell. The decor is simple, the atmosphererelaxed, and the menu includes traditionaldishes such as pappardelle with veal liver.

Address: Piazza Santa Fosca 29Phone: +39 041 730 150Internet: www.locandacipriani.com

Osteria Vini da PintoBacaria’s are simple places to eat cicchetti,a Venetian tapas. Da Pinto is close to theRialto fish market. The brave amongst youmight try the masanette, tiny green crabsthat are eaten whole, shell and all.

Address: Rialto Pescheria, San Polo 367Phone: +39 041 522 4599

Trattoria Ca’ d’OroKnown as alla vedova ("at the widows")and is almost always full. The food is themain draw, but the 19th century interior isanother good reason to visit.

Address: Calle del Pistor, CannareggioPhone: +39 041 528 5324

Gatto NeroThe Black Cat, located on Burano Island, isa destination in its own right. Manytypically Venetian dishes are served, suchas fegato alla Veneziana (veal liver withwhite polenta), and of course the usualselection of anchovy and seafoodappetisers.



Address: Via Giudecca 88, BuranoPhone: +39 041 730 120Internet: www.gattonero.com

CAFÉS #CAFES#

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When it comes to cafés in Venice it is thesame as with restaurants - the best valueplaces are located a couple of blocks awayfrom the tourist strips. Take a stroll andfind your own favourite café!

RosasalvaOne of the city’s best patisseries. Good forbreakfast, or a coffee and some of the localspecialities like zaleti, made with cornflour, or crunchy baicoli. There are tableson the square.

Address: S.Marco - Ponte Ferai 951Phone: +39 041 521 0544Internet: www.rosasalva.it

Caffè Dei FrariAn art nouveau gem. Good for long readingsessions.

Address: Fondamenta dei Frari, San Polo 2564Phone: +39 041 524 1877

CausinThis ice cream parlour has been aroundsince 1928, but it is only lately thattourists have begun to venture here. Thezabaione is praise worthy, as is thechocolate ice cream. Perfect for latesummer evenings.

Of course ice cream will taste just as goodin other cafés!

Address: Campo Santa Margherita, Dorsoduro 2929

BARS & NIGHTLIFE #BARSANDNIGHTLIFE#

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Venice has many good bars, primarily inthe Dorsoduro district, but there’s no"party scene". The city’s youth travel toVenice’s modern sister city, Mestre, on themain land. In the summer, they go to theseaside town of Jesolo.

Harry’s BarThis is the original, the bar that all other"Harry’s" around the world are modelledafter. The Bellini. The champagne andpeach drink was invented here.

Address: Calle Vallaresso, San MarcoPhone: +39 41 528 5777Internet: www.cipriani.com

Margaret DuchampA designer bar with posers andintellectuals caught up in discussion. Thisis probably the only place that is anythingreminiscent of a "party central" – a placewhere everyone ends up sooner or later.Conveniently located by Campo SantaMargherita, a gathering spot for the city’syouth.

Address: Campo Santa Margherita, DorsoduroPhone: +39 041 528 6255

Cafè NoirPopular with students, and always packedto the rafters. At its best whenspontaneous, and sometimes wild, partieserupt in the later hours of the night.



Address: Calle San Pantalon, DorsoduroPhone: +39 041 710 925

Cafè BluClose to Café Noir, and attracts the sameclientele. This place however, is quieter.

Address: Calle Lunga San Pantalon, DorsoduroPhone: +39 041 522 7613

Piccolo MondoA bar with a club feel to it. Or maybe theother way around – a club with a bar vibe.Parts of the student population seem tomake it here too.

Address: Calle Contarini-Corfù, DorsoduroPhone: +39 41 520 0371

Round MidnightWhen you have done the places aroundCampo Santa Margherita, head over to thislittle dance bar by the canal.

Address: Fondamenta dello Squero, DorsoduroPhone: +39 041 523 2056

SHOPPING #SHOPPING#

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If you are after high fashion shops theseare located at Via XXII Marzo andneighbouring streets. Via XXII Marzostretches from San Mark Square towardsAcademia and here you will find Prada,Valentino, Etro, Chanel and Gucci. Thereare also several banks and currencyexchange offices in this area.

Browse Venice’s boutiques and take in theatmosphere of the city.

Mondo NovoThis is the best place to buy the traditionalVenetian carnival masks. Stanley Kubrikshopped here for his movie "Eyes WideShut".

Address: Rio Terrà Canal by the Campo Santa Margherita,DorsoduroPhone: +39 041 528 73 44Internet: www.mondonovomaschere.it

CodognatoThe Codognato family are known for theirmacabre skull rings and snake necklaces.

Address: Calle Ascensione 1295, San MarcoPhone: +39 041 522 5042

Drogheria MascariA speziale is a traditional spice trader. Inthe old days they use to line Ruga deiSpeziali, but today only Drogheria Mascariremains.

Address: Ruga dei Speziali, San PoloPhone: +39 041 522 9762Internet: www.imascari.com

MarchiniThe Venetians are the ice cream lovers ofItaly. This is the place to find dolci tipiciVeneziani. Also ask for a box of gelatine,wine gums for grownups.

Address: Calle Spadaria, San Marco 2769-campo S.Stefano -Calle del SpezierPhone: +39 041 522 9109Internet: www.golosessi.com

SLEEPING #SLEEPING#

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Hotel CiprianiCipriani is the most expensive hotel in all



of Italy, and an almost other worldlyexperience in elegant luxury.

The price of accommodation includesaccess to the hotel’s own taxi boat.

Address: Fondamenta San Giovanni, Giudecca 10Phone: +39 041 520 7744Internet: www.hotelcipriani.com

BucintoroThe Bucintoro has the same fantastic viewsof the lagoon and the islands as theCipriani, if not better. But the rooms in thissmall family-owned hotel vary in standard.Closed in December and January.

Address: Riva San Biagio, Castello 2135Phone: +39 041 528 9909Internet: www.hotelbucintoro.com

Ostello VeneziaClassic hostel that attracts backpackersfrom all over the world. It is located on theisland of Giudecca, from where you take inVenice in all its glory. It is well connectedwith the vaporetto (boat) lines and it is agood departure point for trips into the cityand into the lagoon.

No private rooms – only separate men’sand women’s dormitories.

Address: Fondamenta Zitelle, Giudecca 86Phone: +39 041 523 8211Internet: www.hostelsclub.com

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

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AirportsVenice Marco Polo Airport is situated 6miles north of the city. Buses, taxicabs and

boats are available for the journey in toVenice. A one-way ticket for the bus is €3and the taxi cabs charge €40. Thescheduled boat taxi Alilaguna (same stopsas the boat buses) charges approximately€15.

Aeroporto Treviso, sometimes referred toas Venice’s package tour airport, is 18miles north of Venice. Buses depart for theMestre train station and connecting trainsto the island. Buses are €6 one-way and€10 for a return ticket.

Internet: www.veniceairport.it

Public TransportThe ACTV operate the bus boats,vaporettos. Tickets can be purchased atthe stations and from newsstands. Faresare approximately €3 per trip. There areseveral travel cards, starting at €16 (validfor 12 hours).

Internet: www.actv.it www.atvo.it

TaxiTravelling by gondola is rather expensive.The prices starts at €80 for 40 minutes.The boattaxis are slightly cheaper. Thepremier boat taxi operators in Venice are:

Veneziana Motoscafi: +39 041 716 549

Consorzio motoscafi: +39 041 522 2303

PostStamps can be purchased fromtobacconists that carry either the blue andwhite "Tabacchi" sign or are simply markedwith a "T".

PharmacyPharmacies have alternating open hoursduring weekends and nights. Addresses tonight open pharmacies are posted at everypharmacy.

DentistVenice does not have emergency dental



care. The hospital, "Ospedale Civile", willmake an appointment for you to see adentist during regular hours.

Phone: +39 041 260 7101

TelephoneCountry code: +39

Area code: 041

Electricity240 V, 50 Hz

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