Venice Holidays

Venice Holidays - Simply in a class of its own
A romantic break or cultural tour of Venice is on most people’s ‘must do’ list. In fact the famed watery city has been drawing fascinated visitors for centuries, and never fails to live up to expectations. In Venice the architecture, art, history and sense of stepping back in time delights millions of visitors every year. Venice is busy virtually all the way through the year, with mid-March to mid-November classified as ‘high season’. For some, the winter months can be luxuriously quiet, but be prepared for low temperatures and mists. The nearest airport is Marco Polo, 7 km north of Venice, while Treviso Airport is 20 km further inland.

Holidays to Venice - Gondolas, canals and beautiful buildings
While in Venice enjoy ambling along the historic canals, crossing the watery routes over pretty footbridges, and perhaps enjoying the ultimate romantic trip on a gondola. The Grand Canal, the Bridge of Sighs, the old commercial centre known as the Rialto and awe-inspiring St Mark’s Square are world-famous landmarks within this slowing sinking city. On ‘Piazza San Marco’ is the Basilica di San Marco, one of Europe’s most remarkable cathedrals, filled with marbles, mosaics and Eastern art gathered over the years by wealthy merchants of Venice. Venice is built on more than a hundred tiny islets within a lagoon protected by the long island of Venice Lido. Venice as a settlement grew up under the control of the Byzantine hierarchy of Ravenna in the sixth century, and in 726 broke away from that empire with the appointment of its own provincial government or ‘doge’. By the 11th century Venice controlled important trade networks across the Adriatic, and a proud republic known as la Serenissima was established.

Venice Holidays - A haven for art fans
Weekend breaks to Venice are popular with families and couples from all over the world. Visitors with more time to spend can enjoy the countless galleries, museums, and churches Venice has to offer, perhaps following some of the recommended walking routes around the city. Don’t miss the Accademia, which houses the finest of the many art collections in Venice. Here you will find works by Piero della Francesca, Veronese, Tintoretto, Titian, and Canaletto. A great way to travel around Venice is by waterbuses which run along the main canal routes.