See the Famous Sights of Beautiful Venice

Getting to Venice and getting around

Flights to Venice can be found at great prices with airlines such as Easyjet, Jet2, Ryanair and BA, helping to keep the costs down. Venice flights depart from airports throughout the UK and with just a short flight time the stunning watery Italian city is nearer than you think. Flights fly direct from the UK to Venice airport with a transfer time into the city of around 30 minutes by coach. Getting about in this magnificent unique city is fairly easy and adds to the romance of Venice. Travel the streets on a magical gondola, which are mainly used now for traditional occasions and for tourists. The northern edge of Venice still has motor vehicles as the city is linked by a causeway for rail and road. To get about in the centre of town it’s best to catch a Vaporetti a water bus with routes to all main points in the city.

Things to do in Venice

Holidays in Venice are very picturesque, the sights are amazing, and like nowhere else you have ever been. The streets will keep you exploring for hours. The canals are fascinating but take a look up at the magnificent architecture and you will appreciate the historical charm of this amazing city. Venice is home to 200 Venetian churches, but if you visit only one then make sure its Saint Marks Basilica in St Marks Square. This mesmerizing church towers above the square with magnificent mosaics and domed roofs. St Marks Square is a central landmark where thousands of tourists congregate as well as the huge number of pigeons. See the famous tower clock and the fabulous views over the Grand Canal. If you can tear yourself away from the magnificent city then take a trip to the 11 mile long beach at Lido de Jesolo, just a 20 minute water taxi away. The golden sands of the beach act as a sand barrier protecting Venice from the threat of the sea. If you enjoy a spot of shopping then St Marks Square is the place for you as you can discover many stylish boutiques littering the high street. You can pick up quality leather goods, locally produced lace and glass items that you can actually watch being blown. To have a go at bartering and to look for great bargains then visit the markets across the Rialto Bridge. By night Venice more than retains its charm. You can enjoy a drink in one of the many chic bars where the mood is generally very relaxed. In the classy wine bars and delectable restaurants around the city try to sit in the window to absorb the sensational atmosphere. If you are looking for the perfect romantic break with a very unique twist, you can book a superb last minute holiday to Venice online today at travel.co.uk.

Food and drink

Cuisine on Venice holidays is generally very good. The main feature of most dishes is seafood. Served fresh from the Adriatic Sea you must try the local seafood. The main fish dishes are cooked using squid, octopus, cuttlefish and a true favourite codfish. Try the delectable cod cooked using olive oil parsley and garlic mixed to a creamy sauce, a firm favourite in Venice. Don’t forget to try some of the Italian favourite’s authentically baked pizza and fresh pastas cooked with mouth-watering sauces. Another speciality to look out for is the delicious soups, from potato to tomato and herb, they are all as equally good.