In spring, summer and even winter, there is no ideal time to visit Venice and whatever the weather, the exceptional richness of the Italian city's heritage is always appreciated. Sightseeing in Venice is different from other cities in the world, because you want to explore every corner, to go to every island, to stroll along the canals, to marvel at a historical monument or simply to sit in a shop and let yourself be overwhelmed by this very special atmosphere. This is why it is important to organize your trip properly so as not to waste time and so that visits are made in an intuitive way. Sites like Generation Voyage allow you to better anticipate and accompany you in the preparation of a stay that will remain memorable in more ways than one
Take stock of the places you want to visit
This is an important question to ask yourself before taking off for a weekend in Venice: what are we going to visit? The City of the Doges is full of places not to be missed and if it is certainly necessary to count on several trips in order to enjoy as many of what there is to see as possible, it is advisable to make a first survey. In general, people want to go first to the famous St. Mark's Square, the heart of the city. This is the perfect place to get directly into the subject and enjoy some of the most beautiful monuments. The bell tower of Saint-Marc, the Doge's Palace, the Basilica, the Marciana Library and the procured ones reveal all their beauty and at the bend of a visit, it is pleasant to stroll in the middle of the arcades, to take a break around a coffee and discover the charming shops.
It is necessary to identify the different monuments scattered here and there in the city and to establish routes to get there. That's what's great about Venice, you take a map and locate the places, then you walk along the streets along the canals while being amazed by the ochre-coloured facades that remind you that if you're in northern Italy, you're also in the southern part of Europe. During the walks, we do not miss to see the church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, the Accademia, the basilica of Santa Maria Della Salute, the Palazzo Grassi before finishing with the Rialto bridge, the most famous of the four bridges that cross the Grand Canal and that offers such a unique panorama. What to do in Venice when you have enjoyed the buildings and museums? Take a boat and discover the surrounding islands. We head towards the island of Giudecca to enjoy the most beautiful view of Venice, see some of the beautiful palaces and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of some districts. Another day is the island of Burano, with its houses with their colourful facades along the canals, which were once painted by the fishermen's wives. And what about the island of Torcello? Emptied of its population, this ghost island has magnificent places of worship and a museum presenting the objects found in the excavations that were carried out on this separate place
Modes of transport in Venice
Venice is a city that was built on the sea, hence the importance of the number of canals. Water is omnipresent and is part of what makes this amazing city so charming. It also involves different modes of travel than in other cities. It is not necessary to rely on the car to travel in Venice, and we greatly appreciate that the emphasis is also on pedestrians with a large number of streets and alleys which, although crossed by water, are equipped with spaces where you can walk, in complete tranquility. We also have to think of gondolas and romantic walks, they also make it possible to sail from one district to another. However, journeys remain expensive, as with taxi boats, and their use is nowadays mainly for tourism. We prefer to take the traghettos, gondolas that cross the Grand Canal, in areas where there are no bridges. The price is much more reasonable. Vaporettos are boats that act as urban buses. The main line crosses the Grand Canal and several other lines connect the city centre to the neighbouring islands (Murano, Lido...). The price of the trip for a 1 hour is quite high, so visitors should opt for the Venezia Unica City Pass. Indeed, solutions have been adopted to ensure that visitors can make the most of their trips, Venice remains one of the largest tourist destinations in the world. Finally, the other question that may arise is how to reach Venice from Marco Polo airport. Note that the bus connects with the Piazzale Roma bus station and that Alilaguna's boats connect the airport to St. Mark's Square and various other strategic locations in the city
