The beginning of Venice was in the turbulent centuries after the fall of the Roman Empire. After the invasion of the Lombards to northern Italy in the year 568, many refugees escaped to the marshes in the delta of the Po River. They settled and built communities on the small islands in the lagoon. In 639 they started building a cathedral on the island of Torcello. (more…)
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Lido Venice
The narrow strip of Lido is Venice’s only defense from the sea, a danger that worried the Doges of old times. Therefore, they made sure to reinforce the defenses of Lido. Huge rocks, and later Concrete were placed to create a string of protecting fences. (more…)
Torcello
Venice Weather
Venice weather is strongly infuenced by the sea. Venice is located by the sea, or rather on the sea, so the warm water of the Mediterranean keep its climate moderate. Venice weather doew not include many huge surprises.
Looking at the average temperatures and number of rainy days it seems that Venice is pleasant and welcoming all year round. To an extent it is so, but there are two things you should remember:
First, Venice has no sewer system. They are working on it, but in the meantime, the odor of the canals during the summer can be quite unpleasant.
A second thing to remember is the sad fact that Venice is covered by water more and more often. In some days it is impossible to walk in Piazza San Marco, and people have to walk on elevated platforms to pass the square. This happens more often during winter.
You can see a computer generated forecast of the water levels in Venice , or call a number on the same page for current levels.
Having sayd that, I will give you the average temperatures:
| Average temp | Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | June | July | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | F | 43 | 46 | 54 | 63 | 70 | 77 | 81 | 81 | 75 | 66 | 54 | 46 |
| C | 6 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 12 | 8 | |
| Night | F | 34 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 57 | 63 | 66 | 64 | 61 | 52 | 45 | 37 |
| C | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 3 | |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 8 | |
When your trip comes closer you may want to see the actual forecast: Hit CTRL-D to bookmark this page
Shopping in Venice
Italy cruises
Italy cruises are the best way to see Italy from the Mediterranean sea, aboard a luxurious ship. here is the place to find all about cruise in Italy.
Italy is surrounded by the sea on three sides, and has many ports. You can cruise Italy starting from the north or south, or you can take a cruise that includes other countries as well. (more…)
Museo di Storia Naturale dell’Università degli Studi di Firenze – Sezione Botanica “F. Parlatore”
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