This city on the lagoon, built almost entirely on water, attracts visitors above all thanks to its hundreds of waterways that serve as streets, its romantic narrow pedestrian alleys, its bridges, monumental churches, palaces and, of course,the iconicgondolas – the traditional boats without which Venice simply wouldn’t be the same.

Today, both road and rail bridges lead to Venice, and the influx of tourists is often enormous. Rest assured, however, that even in a city as compact as Venice, you will always find a hidden corner where you can be completely alone. Whether it’s in the labyrinthine streets and canals of the city centre, on the beaches of Lido di Venezia, or on the smaller islets scattered across the Venetian Lagoon and connected to the city centre by ferry services.

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Venice, though perhaps sometimes over-touristed, deserves at least one visit in a lifetime. If you know how to go about it, you’ll always find your favourite spot here.

From 2024, there will be an entry charge to the city. You can find detailed information about the entry fee to Venice in the ‘Entry Fee’ section.