Venice Hotel guide
Venice is a prominent city which is the capital of Veneto, which
is part of a province located in Italy. Next to Rome and Milan,
Venice is one of the most well known cities in the country. It
has a population of just over 270,000 people, and is a
historical center of Italy.
For nearly a thousand years Venice was one of the most
powerful seaport cities in the world. Today much its glory and
brilliance have subsided, but those who choose to take a closer
glance at the city will be able to see its beauty.
The city was founded in the year 568 by Lombard's who invaded
Italy from the north. The city was considered to be subject to
the Byzantine Empire for quite some time, but eventually gained
its independence and became a city state. Venice would go on to
become a large sea power and the center of the spice trade and
the Renaissance.
Virtually all seasons are great times to visit the city, but
Venice reaches its busiest point during the spring. During the
holiday season you may find it difficult to get accommodations.
The summer is a terrible time to visit, unless you like very hot
weather and large crowds.
There are many things to see in Venice, and you will want to
take your time. The labyrinth of canals and tunnels will dazzle
you. Those interested in Gothic style art will want to visit the
Ca' d'Oro, a galleria which houses excellent pieces of Gothic
art from the 15th century, which includes works from the master
Titian.
For people who enjoy swimming, Venice ironically has only a few
good places. If you enjoy jogging, you will want to go to the
Isola di Sant'Elena. When it comes to rowing, you can get more
than you imagine in a city which is full of canals.
Venice has quite a few festivals and celebrations which may
interest visitors. Liberation Day is a holiday which takes place
near the end of April. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is
held near the end of December.
When eating in Venice you can expect to have a wide selection
of seafood to choose from. Many restaurants serve only seafood
dishes. If you are looking for places, which serve dishes with
more meat, you will have to travel farther inland.
Like other major Italian cities, Venice can be a bit costly.
You are not expected to give tips beyond what you pay in service
charges. If you don't have to pay service charges, you may want
to leave a small tip if the service was good.