The origins of the Carnival in Venice are similar to many carnivals in the world. The Carnival starts on the last day before Lent. The origin of the festivities is the will to consume all the meat before Lent (Carne = meat Vale = farewell, hence, Carnival). (more…)
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Palazzo Ducale Venezia
The Palazzo Ducale of Venezia is composed of many different parts and additions, the first of which was built in 814. In the 12th century it was rebuilt in Byzantine style. The additions that were built in the 14 and 15 centuries gave it its gothic Venetian style. The inner court yard was added some time later, in pure renaissance style. (more…)
Venice City Center
We start the Venice city center walk on Piazza San Marco. Cross piazza San Marco through the elegant alley of Salizzada di San Moise to the church of St. Moses – Chiesa di San Moise, this was built in Baroque style by Sardi in 1683.v (more…)
Boat Fares in Venice
The single water bus fare is € 3,50 for one journey on the Venice network, excluding the Alilaguna, Fusina, LineaBlu, Clodia lines and Actv routes along the Grand Canal. Single tickets can also be bought on board. In this case, however, it must be requested from the attendant on boarding. A one-day return water bus ticket may be bought for € 6,00 and is valid until midnight on the day it is first stamped, and only along the Grand Canal. The fare for a shuttle journey from one stop to the next one across the Grand Canal, or on the section between Lido and S. Elena, or S. Giorgio and S. Zaccaria, is € 1,80. (more…)
Transportation in Venice
Public transportation in Venice is run by ACTV (Azienda Comunale Transporti Venezia) they activate busses, trams and ferries.
Several bus lines connect Venice to land junctions such as Mestre and Marghera. All the lines arrive in Venice Terminus on Piazale Roma. (more…)
Venice History
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…)