Category | Travel Tips
Published: 18/06/2018
| Updated: 22/12/2024
Venice: Jewel of The World
This time out, as part of our ongoing series on international holiday destinations, we'll be discussing the glorious city of Venice. Located in northeastern Italy on the beautiful Adriatic Sea, Venice has been a hub of the world for a thousand years. Every imaginable form of commerce and culture has passed through it over the centuries, to the extent that the Western experience would be unthinkable without its presence.
Venice is comprised of over a hundred small islands. These islands are scattered over a shallow lagoon and are connected by an interlocking series of canals and bridges. Transportation in Venice is typically on foot or by boat, with a gondola ride still the preferred mode for many tourists.
Venice has been known by many nicknames over the years, each of them denoting the cherished and gemlike status it's held on the global stage. But whether you call it "La Dominante," "The Queen of The Adriatic," or "The City of Water," Venice is on the must-see list of every true citizen of the world.
Venice is For Lovers This Year
Although Venice is no longer the commerce hub it once was, it remains one of the most romantic destinations in the world. With its rich history, moonlit gondola rides, and its lush mix of natural and manmade beauty, Venice is the perfect place to visit for Valentine's Day. And with February 14th approaching fast, it's time to let ACE-FX help you prepare for the ideal romantic getaway.
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Accommodations in Venice
First, you'll want to find a place to stay that's near all of Venice's romantic splendor. Fortunately, there are a lot of luxurious and convenient options. If it's spaciousness and comfort you want, we suggest one of Venice's fine hotels. Here are some of the most popular hotels in the city:
- The Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Hotel
- The Hotel Canal Grande
- The Al Ponte Antico
- The Corte di Gabriela
- The Hotel Pensione Wildner
Of course, Venice offers other options as well, many of them more authentic and less expensive than the hotels we listed above. If it's a down to earth Venetian experience you're after, there are hundreds of bed and breakfasts and 1-2 bedroom apartments available as well. For listings of these options, we suggest you do a simple internet search of contact your travel agent.
Attractions in Venice
In a very real sense, a list of attractions in Venice is a bit redundant. In the end, the city itself is the real attraction. You can be dropped practically anywhere in this exquisite, historic city and find yourself surrounded by opulence and romantic grandeur. But here are a few well-known attractions nonetheless, just in case you want to be more specific.
In Venice, the beauty begins with the architecture, especially the famous Venetian Gothic style that originated in the 14th century. A mix of the Byzantine and Ottoman styles, the Venetian Gothic is on full display in the Doge's Palace, The Ca' d'Oro on the Grand Canal, and The Palazzo Foscari on the island of Giudecca. A visit to any one of these gorgeous sites will give you a sample of Venice's cosmopolitan architecture.
Of course, no trip to Venice would be complete without visiting a few of its ornamental churches. There are literally dozens of wonderful options to choose from, but here are some of our favorites:
- The Basilica di San Marco
- The San Zaccaria
- The Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
- The San Sebastiano
Things To Do While in Venice
Just like a list of Venice attractions, a survey of what to do in this wonderful, romantic city is almost superfluous. But again, we've put together a few suggestions, just in case.
First, consider one of Venice's many combination walking tours and gondola rides. Typically, these are one day guided tours of the city, with an emphasis on places of historical and cultural importance. After experiencing one of these, you'll be able to focus in on areas you'd like to explore in more detail later.
And if you're so inclined, Venice offers many forms of entertaining nightlife as well. We suggest one of Venice's food and wine tours, which typically include visits to several places in a single evening. And for a day version of "nightlife," there are winetasting and vineyard tours as well.
There are no wrong choices in Venice. It's the perfect getaway for Valentine's this year, and ACE-FX can help get you there. Contact us today to discover our wide array of financial services.