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In this video, we'll cover all you need to know before traveling to Venice

like what's the best time to visit, how to get around the city and use public transportation,

best apps to use in Venice and other useful information.

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We also created a mobile-friendly PDF  document with 10 things to do in Venice

plus 10 additional suggestions for a hassle-free experience

Venice is located in the Venetian Lagoon.

The city of Venice lies in the center of the lagoon and is connected to the mainland

by a road and train cosway. The train station of Santa Lucia and parking lots

Close to the station is the Venetian ghetto,

one of the first Jewish ghettos in the world.

The main waterway in Venice which runs through the city is called Grand Canal.

Here you can find the famous Venetian palazzos, churches

Saint Mark's Square, the center of Venice, home to Basilica di San Marco,

the Campanile bell tower and Doges Palace  is located Southeast of Rialto Bridge.

If you continue further East you will find Venetian Arsenal,

and now one of the main venues of the Venetian Biennale.

Islands the Venetian lagoon include Murano, famous for Venetian or Murano glass,

colorful island of Burano, Torcello, San Michelle cemetery island, and others.

The famous Venice International Film Festival takes place on Lido

which separates the lagoon from the Adriatic Sea.

a 1.3-mile long walk from Santa Lucia train station to st. Mark's Square

Venice has Mediterranean climate with four seasons

and the temperatures range from 32 degrees Fahrenheit  in winter

however, due to the nearby sea the  temperatures are usually not too low

The air is usually humid year-round, rain is difficult to predict

and the weather can change within a few hours.

Spring offers moderate temperatures with lows in the 40s and highs in the 70s,

summers are hot and humid ranging from 60s to 90s.

Weather in the fall is again more pleasant

with temperatures ranging between the 40s and low 70s

and the winter months are not extremely cold usually between 30s and low 50s.

Unfortunately, Venice is sometimes flooded.

In fact, this happens so often that the phenomenon has its own name:

The risk of acqua alta gets higher in winter so make sure to check the weather forecast

Best time to visit Venice is between April and June in the spring

when the weather is cooler but still pleasant to walk outside

However, Venice is a popular destination year-round and there can be a lot of tourists

And since Venice is known to hold special events

such as the carnival in winter or the Venice International Film Festival

in late summer, if you are not planning to be there for these events

make sure to check that you are not traveling on those dates since your

From May 2019 Venice has introduced an entry fee for daily visitors.

The entry fee for 2019 is fixed at 3 EUR and  will eventually cost between 3 and 10 EUR,

However, if you're staying in Venice overnight you will be excluded

from paying the entry fee as you are already paying the tourist city tax with your hotel.

The currency used in Venice is Euro, used  in most European countries, including Italy.

At the time of the making of this video, €1 is worth approx. $1.13.

While most hotels, stores, and restaurants  in Venice accept major credit cards,

it is wise to always have some Euros in your wallet.

Venice is an extraordinary city but with its uniqueness come all sorts of things

Unless you're staying in a luxury hotel where your baggage is handled by someone else

probably have to cross a few bridges before arriving at your hotel.

You can also leave your baggage in certain areas such as the train station.

Check the description for list of more locations.

While pigeons are almost a symbol of  Venice’s St Marks Square

it is illegal to feed them. It is also illegal to eat on the walls canals or

If you want to swim Venice has its own beach on the outer side of lido.

Public toilets will cost you money, usually between €1 and €1.5.

If you visit bars restaurants or museums, toilets are usually free for the guests.

Exploring Venice can sometimes seem like walking in the labyrinth.

However, don't panic. There are a lot of signs around town to get you unlost

Drinking water: tap water in Venice is perfectly safe to drink.

Additionally, drinking water is available for free at numerous water fountains

spread out across Venice where you can fill up your water bottle

Venice is generally a very safe destination,  so you normally shouldn’t be worried

about specific areas to avoid or staying inside at night.

However, typical for all major tourist destinations, pay attention to pickpockets,

especially in the crowded areas close to major attractions.