Venice: Navigating the Canals of Romance and Culture
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Let's uncover the culinary wonders of Venice! Brace your taste buds for an adventure through essential and traditional Venetian delicacies that are an absolute must-try:
-Sarde in Saor: Prepare your taste buds for fried sardine fillets marinated in a sweet and sour symphony of vinegar, raisins, sautéed sliced onions, and pine nuts. Sarde in Saor is a delightful dance of flavors that captures the essence of Venetian cuisine
-Cicchetti: These small, flavor-packed dishes of local finger foods and snacks are not only a delight to the palate but also friendly on the wallet. Perfect for budget-conscious foodies, cicchetti prices typically range from 1 to 5 EUR per piece, depending on type and size.
-Baccalà Mantecato: Picture this – dried cod soaked, poached, and whipped into a heavenly mousse-like texture with olive oil. The result? Baccalà Mantecato, a dish that takes your taste buds on a silky journey with its light and fluffy consistency
-Frìtole: End your culinary journey on a sweet note with Frìtole – dough ball fritters enriched with liquor-soaked raisins, crunchy pine nuts, and a dusting of powdered sugar. It's a delightful treat that adds a touch of sweetness to your Venetian food adventure.
-Venetian-style Liver: Savor the exquisite taste of calf's liver sliced into ribbons and sautéed to perfection with parsley and white onions. Often served with a side of polenta, this dish embodies the heartiness of Venetian culinary traditions.
-Nero di Seppia: Dive into the depths of flavor with Nero di Seppia – sliced cuttlefish in its rich, jet-black ink sauce. Whether paired with risotto or pasta as Risotto al nero di seppia or Spaghetti al nero di seppia, this dish promises an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
Dine in Style
Cozy Accommodations
Deciding on accommodations in Venice is about immersing yourself in the city's unique ambiance.
Consider a stay in a traditional Venetian palazzo for an authentic touch of luxury and historical allure.
The central districts of San Marco and Dorsoduro offer convenient access to landmarks like St. Mark's Basilica and the Grand Canal.
Look for lodgings along the picturesque canals to fully embrace the romantic charm of Venice.
For a more local experience, wander through the serene streets of Cannaregio or soak in the artistic vibe of Castello.
Whether it's a boutique hotel or a chic apartment, choosing a lodging that reflects the city's character ensures a memorable stay in Venice.
Don't forget to consult the map to understand their locations and nearby attractions!
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General Information
Arriving FROM TREVISO AIRPORT
To get to Venice from Treviso Canova airport, board the ATVO Bus Express, a 60-minute journey to Piazzale Roma, a prominent tourist hub in Venice. From there, you can catch the ACTV public transport waterbuses to reach the historic center of Venice.
Arriving FROM MARCO POLO AIRPORT
To get to Venice from Venice Marco Paolo airport, hop on bus route No. 5-AeroBus, a 20-minute journey to Piazzale Roma, a prominent tourist hub in Venice. From there, the ACTV public transport waterbuses depart for the historic center of Venice. Route 5-AeroBus departs from the bus lane situated just steps away from the airport's arrivals exit.
Arriving FROM SANTA LUCIA STATION
The ACTV waterbus docks are a short distance from the Venice Santa Lucia train station
‘A’ waterbus station caters to waterbus routes No. 2 and N (Night service), heading towards P.le Roma, Tronchetto, Giudecca, and St.Mark’s-S. Zaccaria (via Giudecca).
‘B’ waterbus station serves waterbus route No. 2, directing to Rialto and St.Mark’s - via Grand Canal – (extending to the Lido in summer). It also accommodates the night service N, directing to Rialto, St.Mark’s, and Lido di Venezia
‘C’ waterbus station accommodates waterbus routes No. 3 to P.le Roma, No. 4.1 heading to P.le Roma, Giudecca, and St.Mark’s-S. Zaccaria, No. 5.1 heading to P.le Roma, Zattere, St.Mark’s-S. Zaccaria, and Lido S. Maria Elisabetta (S.M.E).
‘D’ waterbus station is for waterbus routes No. 3 to Murano (direct service), No. 4.2 to F.te Nove-Murano, No. 5.2 to F.te Nove-Lido S.M.E. From Murano Faro stop, you can change to route No. 12 for Burano-Torcello or route No. 13 for Sant’Erasmo.
E’ waterbus station is for waterbus route No. 1, directing to Rialto, St.Mark’s, Lido di Venezia via Canal Grande.
WHERE TO BUY WATERBUS TICKETS
ACTV bus and waterbus tickets are available for purchase through:
*At the Venezia Unica ticket offices at the Ferrovia ‘S.Lucia’ and ‘Scalzi’ landing stages
*In person at the VeneziaUnica ticket offices at the Railway station
*Using the automatic ticket machine at the landing stages
*Online via the VeneziaUnica website
*At the Temporary Info Point outside the main entrance to the railway station – during specific periods of the year.
How To Get Around
Water Cab: If you aim to reach a more distant location or have bulky luggage to spare the burden, you can opt for a water taxi, though it's worth noting they come at a substantial cost.
Water Buses: Water buses, also known as "vaporettos," provide an excellent means of transportation! Refer to the "where to purchase waterbus tickets" segment for details.
Gondola
Exploring Venice via gondola offers a unique perspective on the city's concealed and typically inaccessible corners.
If the thought of spending 80 or 100 euros on a gondola ride is daunting, don't worry—there's an alternative.
You can still relish the experience at a much more affordable cost: just two euros. How? Hop onto a gondola crossing the Grand Canal, known as the traghetto. It may not be luxurious, and the journey lasts only a minute or two, but it provides ample time to capture a quick photo and enjoy an impressive view of the Grand Canal from a traditional gondola.
The most dependable traghetto crossing is located at the small wooden dock beside the Rialto fish market. This gondola operates daily from around 9 AM to 7 PM
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