Arrival
So, how do you arrive to Venice?
You can arrive by car and park in some of the larger parking houses located at Piazzale Roma, like the one below.
Garage San Marco
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Very central garage and practical to park in central Venice.
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You can arrive by train and exit on the train station below, where you can easily fetch a “vaporetto”, the small ferry to transport you throughout canals.
Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia
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Train station in Venice as close as it gets to the center. Very well connected with mini ferries, i.e. vaporetto’s to St. Mark’s square.
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Last but not least, fly in via Venice Marco Polo or Treviso airport. You might visit Venice by boat as well or if you arrive by cruiseship and disembark in Trieste.
For more information on Trieste see below:
Morning
You arrive at Venice and your first stop is the Saint Mark square. The first suggestion is to visit the Basilica di San Marco and Palazzo Ducale. Book your tickets online and at least two weeks in advance since they sell out very quick.
Saint Mark's Basilica
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A cultural must visit at Venice St. Mark’s square
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Doge's Palace
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Alongside the basilica, a cultural must visit at St. Mark’s square.
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After enyoing art and history, it's time for literature. Discover the hidden gem, Liberia Acqua Alta, a unique bookstore dating from 2002. and with thousands of literary works to be discovered. Don't worry. After you have completed the above and below it will be time for lunch!
Libreria Acqua Alta
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Antique bookstore, not only nice to take pictures of, but to find unique book pieces and some for very fair prices!
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Lunch spots
For a light, yet delicate lunch which will bring you Italian flavour in a modern wrap, book a table at Osteria da Carla.
Osteria Da Carla
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It's a candid spot with fresh and local ingredients, perfect for a quick lunch spot.
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Another place, hidden in the streets of Venice is Ai Mercanti. This place will truly offer you local delicacies. Ask them for their fish broth risotto or any other dish which is special of the day. Don't miss the desserts, especially if you are a lover of chocolate in all forms!
Ai Mercanti
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Situated in a mini square amongst the streets of Venice, its kind staff will present you with high quality food and wine from the region.
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Afternoon
Continue your path and discover Plazzo Contarini del Bovolo, a renovated 15th century palace.
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Just for a quick stop, you must absolutely try the gelato at Suso! Different options which need to be tried!
Suso
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Amazing gelato close to the Rialto bridge. You cannot go wrong with any taste!
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After refreshment it’s time for some shopping. Some streets not to miss are the ones below.
Calle Seconda de l'Ascension
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Find shops such as YSL, Hermes and Chanel Beauty.
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Calle larga de l'Ascension
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Shopping street! Designer brands.
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While walking through the Merceria Orologio, you will also pass below the clock tower dating in 1499.
Evening
If there remains time for dinner, a recommendation, just across the romantic Rialto bridge is the Casa Cappellari restaurant.
Ristorante Casa Cappellari
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Lovely restaurant in Venice close to the Rialto bridge. We liked every pasta dish we tried there!
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