information about Venice
Venice is an international art city currently attracting property investors at the highest level. Artistic foundations as well as private individuals are purchasing properties in glorious historical palaces in this unique city, only a short flight from London, Paris and Hamburg.
Venice is opening up very much in terms of facilities, including fabulous hotels with spas, and is the backdrop for high profile events such as the film festival, the Art Biennale and Regatta Storica, attracting super yachts and international visitors each year.
We hope you will find the information in this section of the site useful in planning your visit to Venice.
Weather in Venice
The current weather in Venice, and links to the forecast for the next five days
How to get around Venice
Advice on how to get around Venice by vaporetto, gondola, traghetto, water taxi... and on foot
Vaporetto waterbus routes
Maps of the most popular vaporetto and motoscafo waterbus routes in Venice
Interactive map of Venice
Explore Venice with our interactive map
Where to shop in Venice
A quick guide to some of our favourite shops in Venice
What to see in Venice
Where do you start? You could spend a year in Venice and still only see a fraction of what is there. Here are a few things you really shouldn't miss
Annual events in Venice
Events and festivals take place throughout the year - this is our quick guide
Where to eat out in Venice
We have put together a list of our favourite gastronomic experiences in Venice, omitting the more well known hotel/restaurants. We do hope that you enjoy them as much as we have…
Things for children to do in Venice
A few suggestions of things to do with your children in Venice
The sestieri of Venice
Learn about the sestieri (districts) of Venice