Venice tips. What else to see in Venice? Eat traditional Venetian food

Since I often visit the Italian region of Veneto as a technical translator for groups of Russian specialists for whom I deliver training courses, I also manage to visit Venice.
This city evokes among tourists either delight or a feeling of “.. ugh.. it smells there..”.
As for me, of all the cities in Italy, this is my favorite city, nothing smells there, and every time I visit Venice with pleasure, although I have been there more than a dozen times.

How to get to Venice

Venice is on an island. It is connected to the mainland by an embankment built by Benito Mussolini. This dam ends in a small area called Piazzale Roma(translated from Italian as Piazza Roma). Buses and taxis come there.
Before this, it was only possible to get there by water.

By car:

At the entrance to Venice, you can park your car in the area Piazzale Roma, or in a huge parking lot" Tronchetto", which is located on the outskirts. To be honest, I have never gone there by car, because even the Italians themselves say that it is difficult to find a parking space and it is not very cheap.

Covered parking " Garage San Marco", which is located on Piazzale Roma, where you get to by driving along the dam from the mainland, costs 32 € (30 € when ordering on-line).

Multi-level parking " Tronchetto", which is located on an artificial island Tronchetto:
- Number of parking spaces: 3957
- Price:
1 hour -3€
2 hours - 6€
3 hours - 11€
4 hours - 16€
5 hours or more - daily rate -21€ per day
From Tronchetto Piazzale Roma 1 km on foot or by PeopleMoover cable train for another 1.5 euros.

When the translator came to Venice with local Italians from Vicenza, they drove by car to the railway station " Castelfranco Veneto", we parked there, and then drove 50 minutes by train.

By bus:

From almost any hotel on the mainland from nearby towns Mestre And Marghera you can get there by bus. Travel time is from 10 to 30 minutes. Ticket price 1.30€. Buses arrive at Piazzale Roma. They run from early morning until about 11:00 pm. There are also night buses, but only on some routes. Please note: tickets are sold at Tabaccheria(translated from Italian: tobacco kiosk) or at Giornalaio(in Russian: newsstand), which are closed on Sundays. Therefore, buy your tickets in advance, on Saturday. Sometimes there are controllers.

By train (Ferrovia in Italian):

From Milan, Verona, Vicenza, Brescia, Bergamo, Padua, Mestre you can take a train that comes directly to the island of Venice at the central station Santa Lucia. This is the final station, then there is water. The tracks are laid along a causeway connecting Venice to the mainland.

On water:

On the mainland, for example from Venice Airport Marco Polo you can call a water taxi and go anywhere (but it’s not cheap, 150-200 euros, although such a taxi can fit 10 people). Ferries go to Venice ( Vaporetto in Italian) from the resort Jesolo.

Delightful Venice annually attracts an incredible number of tourists who are eager to plunge into the atmosphere of love and romance among the unsurpassed masterpieces of Italian architecture. However, many of those who dream of enjoying the beauty of the city in silence and solitude are faced with noisy crowds of tourists. In addition, it is difficult for those travelers who turn to local travel agencies, where, without embarrassment, employees offer services at exorbitant prices.

How can you avoid such a fate, and at the same time, not spoil your vacation? It follows from this that you need to prepare for the trip for a long time and thoroughly, carefully studying all the options.

Surely, when remembering Venice, many imagine picturesque canals that envelop the entire city, along which gondolas float. However, don’t romanticize it, such a pleasure will cost you 100 euros! And 40 minutes of a standard route in a company of 6-7 people can be easily replaced by an equally pleasant walk on a traghetto, which costs only 1 euro. This interesting water transport will take you along the Grand Canal, where there are no bridges. Such picturesque places include the route Pescheria - Santa Sofia and Punta della Dogana.

Where to stay?

Saving money while traveling is a real success! However, not when it comes to choosing a hotel. Be sure to explore all areas of Venice; don’t be tempted by the cheap housing on the Lido Island and the mainland; spend a little time looking for a suitable option in the old city. It is here that you can fully immerse yourself in the amazing atmosphere of the medieval city. The best months for a comfortable and inexpensive holiday are March and November. Since at this time you can even stay in five-star hotels at a very affordable price.

Food and drink

If you are a connoisseur of Italian cuisine and can afford not to skimp on food, then Harry’s Bar will be an excellent option. A decent establishment with the atmosphere of old bohemian Italy, where the minimum bill for lunch is 100 euros. Also, don’t miss out on tasting the famous Bellini signature cocktail, which costs 20 euros. However, in order to have a tasty and inexpensive meal, you better turn to the locals. For example, Taverna del Campiello Remer can offer delicious and varied local cuisine at very reasonable prices.

Where is the best place to go on an excursion?

Be sure to visit the island of Murano, this is a great opportunity to see with your own eyes how craftsmen make interesting things from glass. But be careful, as a rule, guides do everything to prevent you from leaving without souvenirs, the prices of which are outrageously inflated.

On the narrow streets of Venice

Walking along the streets of an unfamiliar city there is always an opportunity to learn and see something new and interesting. The same cannot be said about the streets of Venice. When exploring even the main tourist route, you always run the risk of taking a wrong turn and falling into one of the many canals. It is best to purchase a map that will make moving around the city much easier. Start your journey along the Rialto - San Marco route and you will gradually reach Cannaregio, where the Church of Madonna dell'Orto is located, which will give you an unforgettable view of the island of Murano and the promenade.

Best time to travel

Perhaps any, except for the summer months. The city has very high humidity, and combined with the summer heat it becomes simply unbearable. The best time to travel would be early spring or autumn. At this time, it is best to take warm clothes, as it can be quite cool while walking on the water. Thanks to the decline in tourism, Venice appears in its true form.

Venice is a famous city and, don’t forget, a port located in northern Italy. Every tourist who comes to Italy must try to get here. The city of Venice is spread over 118 islands. The islands are connected by 400 bridges, and there are about 150 canals and ducts in Venice. The city is connected to mainland Italy by a 4-kilometer bridge.

Venice is the center of the Veneto region. The population of Venice itself today is about 270 thousand people.

We can say that without Russia there would be no Venice. After all, the base for the foundations of the houses here is made in the form of piles from Russian larch. This tree practically does not rot in water, and this is how Venice has stood for centuries. Only on top of these piles is a stone foundation laid.

The streets of Venice, lined with opulent cathedrals and palaces, are filled with multilingual crowds of tourists eager to ride gondolas along the canals and see the famous Piazza San Marco and the Doge's Palace.

There are several ways to get to Venice - by air, by water, and by land. The most widespread is of course the first option, it is also faster, and for the majority it is the only possible one.

How to get to Venice by plane

From Moscow and St. Petersburg it is a 3.5 hour flight. Residents of other Russian cities, alas, will have to fly with a transfer in Moscow or another European capital. The cost varies greatly depending on the season and airline.

You will arrive at Marco Polo Airport.

Next, you will be faced with the question of how to get to Venice from the airport. It will help here order a transfer in Italy, or take a bus or water taxi, although the latter is the most expensive mode of transport.

The city is connected to the mainland by the Liberty Bridge (Ponte della Liberta), along which a route is laid for trains and vehicles.

From Venice Marco Polo International Airport, located just 12 km from the city center, there are several ways to get there.

Bus to Venice from Marco Polo Airport

The most budget option is a bus. Moreover, there are different routes and different prices.

Scheduled bus number 5 (orange color) usually costs at the exit from the airport arrival hall. The fare costs 8 €, the ticket can be bought both in the arrivals hall and from the driver. Buses on this route run every 15 minutes, the journey to the city takes 30-35 minutes.

Blue express buses No. 35 they run with the same frequency and at the same price, but the travel time to Venice is 20-25 minutes (fewer stops).

Get to Venice by Vaporetto

There are also waterway to the city from Marco Polo airport. After all, the airport is located near the coast. That's why to the left of the arrival hall exit located Alilaguna Vaporetto Pier.

Fare 15 €(ticket offices in the arrivals hall, you can recognize them by the name of the company and Biglietteria inscriptions). Vaporetto runs with frequency once every half hour, the journey takes an hour and a half.

There are four vaporetto lines that follow the routes:

• blue line: Airport - Murano - Lido - Venice cruise port,
• orange: Airport - Fondamente Nove - Bridge of Obelisks - Rialto - Santa Maria del Giglio,
• red: Airport - Murano - Lido - San Zaccaria - Giudecca,
• green: Airport - Murano - Burano - Torcello.

You can also take a regular taxi (15 minutes), but only to the outskirts of Venice and about 100 euros that way.

Water taxi

It will take you to your hotel or to the desired point in Venice quickly and beautifully (this joy costs about 100 EUR).

How to get around inside Venice

There is no traffic inside Venice. The ancient and very dense buildings, plus the large number of islands on which Venice stands, do not allow any type of transport to even just stand on its streets. There is nowhere to turn around, nowhere to pass, and there is no need to even talk about acceleration - all bridges, steps, narrow and winding streets.

The main mode of transportation is therefore on foot. But there is transport in Venice: water - gondolas.

How to get to Venice not by plane

Briefly here. There are still a train, an intercity bus, your own or rented car and a ship.

By train

There is no direct train from Russia to Venice. The easiest way to get to Milan, and then to Venice. In Milan, you need to leave from Station Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia. Cost 12–23 euros. Trains run every hour, the most expensive and fastest train (2.5 hours) is Eurostar, the cheapest is Interregionale.

In Venice Train Station Santa Lucia is literally a 3-4 minute walk from Piazzale Roma.

You need to cross the Constitution Bridge and you are at the central square of Venice.

If you still decide to get to Venice by train from Russia, you will need transfers and a travel time of at least 70 hours. But look out the train window along the way. An option for romantics and people burdened with free time.

By bus

Again, there are no direct flights from Russia. You need to make a transfer in Milan or Munich (from 250 EUR round trip, the journey takes about two days from Moscow or St. Petersburg). You should also take into account that the buses do not drive directly to the central square, but go to Tronchetto, from where tourists take a vaporetto directly to San Marco (the journey takes about 25-30 minutes, the fare is 7 EUR).

Does not lose its popularity all year round. In winter, people come here for the vivid impressions of the carnival, in the summer - for leisurely walks along the numerous narrow canals on gondolas and along the ancient streets on foot. Venice always evokes strong emotions. This is a different, rather compact city, which, nevertheless, you want to return to every year. How to get to Venice? The main thing is aspiration, and we will tell you about possible routes!

Tourists have at their disposal: an airplane; train; automobile; bus; cruise ship or small ferry.

Flight in 3.5 hours

3 hours 30 minutes of flight - this is exactly how much separates you from Venice - one of the most beautiful Italian cities, which Russians are increasingly choosing as a place for their own holiday. There is a direct flight from Moscow to Venice, and this is good news. Tickets cost around 10 thousand, and this is bad news. Direct flights are operated daily by the air carrier Aeroflot. Passengers can choose a morning or evening flight. You can also get to Venice with one or more transfers in European cities:, and some others. Travel time increases by at least an hour and a half. Airplanes from Austrian Airlines fly through Vienna to Venice, and Air Moldova and Fly One fly through Chisinau. A connection in Zurich is possible if the passenger chooses to fly with Aeroflot and SWISS.

In summer, charter flights also connect Moscow with Italy (Rimini, Treviso). The easiest way to get to Venice is from the airport, which is located in a small Italian town north of Venice.

How to get to Venice from Marco Polo International Airport, which is located in a suburb called Tessera? The journey will take about 15-25 minutes if the tourist prefers:

• a bus that takes all travelers to Piazzale Roma. From there it's just a stone's throw from the most famous sights of Venice;
• taxi, which is preferred by travelers who save their time. It should be remembered that cars are prohibited from entering Venice. At best, tourists will be taken to the same Piazzale Roma, from where they will have to walk with their suitcases to the hotel across the Constitution Bridge, which connects the two banks of the Grand Canal.

Some marinas can be reached by vaporetto, a water bus that Venetians use every day, just like we do by minibuses or buses.

How to get to Venice by train

Traveling from Moscow to Venice by train is an opportunity to see several countries at once from the carriage window. True, you will have to spend about three days on the way. And the tickets will cost a decent amount, which is only slightly less than the cost of air travel. But there are still people who want to travel to Italy by train. Usually you have to travel through some large European city, where you will have to change trains.

Another good option to get to Venice is to get to some Italian city (Rome, etc.) and change trains there. Most trains arrive at Venice Santa Lucia train station; for the rest, the final station is Mestre, from where you can take the train to Venice.

Alternative options

Tourists who are not looking for easy ways can tell you how to get to Venice from by bus. You will have to spend approximately two days on the road. Buses arrive at the Tronchetto terminal, from where you can take the ferry along the Grand Canal.

You can also get to Venice by car, which will require crossing several countries. If you like this kind of travel with stops in unfamiliar cities, then this way of traveling to Venice is just for you!