Metropolitan City of Venice
A metropolitan city centered on the water city of Venice, where lagoon islands, canals and the Adriatic coast form a unique landscape.
The Metropolitan City of Venice lies in eastern Veneto and replaced the former Province of Venice. Its core is Venice, built on a lagoon, and the city and lagoon are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. St. Mark's Square and Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge are the classic sights. Murano's glass, Burano's colorful houses and Torcello's ancient church can be reached by vaporetto, the Lido hosts the Venice Film Festival, and Bibione and Jesolo are seaside resorts. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit; in winter you may encounter high water, and Carnival takes place in February. Marco Polo Airport and Santa Lucia railway station are the main gateways.
Destinations
Itineraries
- Venice Art Districts and Padua In Depth – Stay in Dorsoduro for a leisurely visit to museums and local neighborhoods, plus a day in Padua for Giotto's frescoes.
- Verona to Venice Art Cities by Rail – Travel east by train through Verona, Vicenza, Padova, and Venice to admire Roman and Renaissance architecture.
- Venice and Verona, Dolomites Day Trips – Stay on Venice's main island and make day trips to Verona, the Brenta Riviera villas and the Dolomites.
- Rome, Florence & Venice by Rail – High-speed rail connecting Rome, Florence, and Venice, including a day trip to Pisa and Lucca, and the Venetian Lagoon…
- Venice First Visit: 3 Days of Classics – The Grand Canal, St Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace, with a half day on the outer islands of Murano and Burano.
- Venice Biennale and Architecture – Stay in Castello, see the Biennale gardens and the Arsenale, then string together museums past and present and Palladio…
- Venice Lagoon Islands: A Slow – Based in Cannaregio, slowly explore seven small lagoon islands, split into northern and southern islands.
- Northern Italy Grand Road Trip: 15 Days from Milan to Venice – A two-week road trip traversing Northern Italy, connecting Milan, Lake Como, Lake Garda, the Dolomites, and Venice.