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Carnival

Carnival, Venice

 44 Reviews  Carneval di Venezia ( Carnival of Venice ) is a must visit at least once in your lifetime, and to get into the spirit of things, a mask is a must. Venice has seen some form of mask going back to the... 

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Gondole, gondoliere, traghetti

Gondole, gondoliere, traghetti, Venice

 19 Reviews  Next to our hotel was one of the 7 Traghetto crossings of the Grand Canal. Ours was going from Campo Santa Sofia, close to the Ca'D'Oro, to the Pescheria the fish market. These are old gondolas... 

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Festivals

Festivals, Venice

 18 Reviews  Before the Regatta started, Canal Grande was a very bussy place, there were lots of moving up and down the chanel. More or less I got impression its big confusion down there on the water front, boats... 

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Tipping/Restaurant Charges

Tipping/Restaurant Charges, Venice

 10 Reviews  Cappuccino — a shot of espresso infused with steamed milk and foam and drunk in the morning by Italians, but never after lunch or dinner, since with that much milk is considered a meal in itself, -... 

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Pigeons

Pigeons, Venice

 11 Reviews  The pigeons of San Marco have become the symbol of Venice but they are actually a severe problem because pigeons dung is the one of the main reasons of buildings damage in Venice. Venetians use common... 

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Winged lions

Winged lions, Venice

 5 Reviews  If you have ever believed that the city which has the most lions in the world is in Africa, you have never been to Venice. Venice is the only place which showcases the largest number of lions in the... 

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acqua alta (flooding)

acqua alta (flooding), Venice

 6 Reviews  Por una combinación entre las mareas , los vientos , la presión atmosférica y las corrientes del Adriático se produce el fenómeno llamado "Acqua Alta" , que no es más que la inundación de las partes... 

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Feast Days

Feast Days, Venice

 5 Reviews  Apparently the front portico of the Salute church is only opened on November 21. So we climbed the stairs and entered the church through the exclusive portico. A thrill that wore off... 

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Accomodation prices

Accomodation prices, Venice

 HORSCHECK Says:  By law, accomodation prices in Italy must be displayed in the rooms, therefore you will find in every room a form that lists the minimum and maximum price for... 

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Regatta Storica - the story of its origins

Regatta Storica - the story of its origins, Venice

 croisbeauty Says:  Regatta storica is the most spectacular event of Venice, it is very pitoresque and the moving at the same time. It is magnificent historical procession, taking... 

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Peggy Guggenheim Gallery

Peggy Guggenheim Gallery, Venice

 croisbeauty Says:  Peggy Guggenheim Gallery is situated in Dorsoduro, facing Canal Grande, just about half way between the Accademia and the church of Santa Maria della Salute. It... 

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Monuments in Venice

Monuments in Venice, Venice

 croisbeauty Says:  Venice doesn't have much of the selfstanding monuments on the squares, not as much as one could expecting, but on the other hand isn't the old core of the town... 

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Palazzi Dolfin Manin & Bembo

Palazzi Dolfin Manin & Bembo, Venice

 croisbeauty Says:  Palazzo Bembo (red coloured building) is 15th century building built for the noble Bembo family. This palace was remodeled several times during past centuries... 

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Glass art shop

Glass art shop, Venice

 croisbeauty Says:  This nice looking shop is located somwhere in between sestiere of Castello and San Marco, more probably is that could be at Castello. I didn't buy anything here... 

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Ca' d'Oro

Ca' d'Oro, Venice

 croisbeauty Says:  Palazzo Santa Sofia is far better known as Ca' d'Oro (golden house) gue to the gilt and polychrome external decorations which once adorned its walls. It is one... 

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Cimitero - Isola di San Michele

Cimitero - Isola di San Michele, Venice

 croisbeauty Says:  The small island San Michele used to be the prison, untill the Napoleon's occupation when occupying forces decreed that Venetians could not bury their deceased... 

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The home of Cimarosa

The home of Cimarosa, Venice

 croisbeauty Says:  Domenico Cimarosa (1749-1801) was Italian composer, writing more then eighty operas, both comic and serious. He was very popular at his times for the Opera... 

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Ca' Pesaro

Ca' Pesaro, Venice

 croisbeauty Says:  Most of the superb Venetian palaces facing Canal Grande and Ca' Pesaro is certainly one of the most famous. The palace is set around the courtyard and was... 

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Fondaco dei Turchi

Fondaco dei Turchi, Venice

 croisbeauty Says:  Fondaco dei Turchi was originally built in the 13th century as a palace for the Pesaro family, that's why some Venetians call it Palazzo Pesaro. Built in... 

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Museo Storico Navale

Museo Storico Navale, Venice

 croisbeauty Says:  Museo storico Navale, situated in the Sestiere Castello and close to Aesenale, is devoted to naval and nautical history. It is one of the Venice's less visited... 

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Teatro Goldoni

Teatro Goldoni, Venice

 croisbeauty Says:  Teatro Goldoni has been founded in 1622 under the name of Teatro San Luca, known also as Teatre Vendramin after the name of the owners. Later on it was renamed... 

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Palazzo Cavalli - Franchetti

Palazzo Cavalli - Franchetti, Venice

 croisbeauty Says:  Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti is situated on the Canal Grande and next to Ponte dell'Accademia. It is 16th century and renewed in the 19th century enriched in... 

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Galleria d'arte Contini

Galleria d'arte Contini, Venice

 croisbeauty Says:  The Art Gallery Contini is situated in Calle Larga XXII Marzo, Sestiere San Marco. It is open every day from 10:30 - 19:30 and admission is free.Galleria d'arte... 

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Market Shopping--Fish and more

Market Shopping--Fish and more, Venice

 painterdave Says:  The people of Venice are known for their preparation of seafood, but where do they buy it? They visit the huge market along the canal, and purchase their... 

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Rialto Markets - Ever since the year 1079.

Rialto Markets - Ever since the year 1079., Venice

 Jerelis Says:  One huge advantage of sleeping in the city of Venice itself is that you´re able to strawl through the streets early without having the masses of tourists around... 

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 6 Reviews and 1415 Opinions  Thanks to the hotel tip from fellow-VT'r "Herkbert's" Venice page, we chose the Hotel Antiche Figura... 

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