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A Bridge Too Far for Valentine’s Day in Venice
By Editor at February 11, 2011 | 16:48 | 1 Comments
The world's most romantic city? Venice is arguably the world's most romantic city so what do you do to spice it up for Valentine's Day? Despite an abundance of bridges, from the stunningly beautiful, through the quaintly named, to the merely functional, a plan was hatched at some expense and with much burning of the midnight oil to make a cardboard bridge upon which more...
How Venice Nearly Lost the Grand Canal
By Editor at February 8, 2011 | 10:34 | 1 Comments
A day of anxiety The Corriere della Sera reported yesterday that Venetians feared they had lost ownership of the Grand Canal, the quintessential feature of daily life in Venice, and Venice's High Street. The controversy raged because of a different interpretation of a decree introduced in 2005 that was thought to over-ride the orignal decree of 1904 that vested control more...
Beautiful apartment in Venice, Dorsoduro
By Editor at January 10, 2011 | 22:14 | 4 Comments
Welcome to an exceptional holiday apartment located in the beautiful and enchanting city of Venice in Italy. Imagine yourself amidst picturesque canals and charming campielli in the sought-after sestriere of Dorsoduro, a picture perfect place nestled away from the tourist crowds yet minutes from the major sites. Newly renovated (2009) and beautifully adorned, more...
Apartments, flats and houses to rent in Venice
By Editor at January 10, 2011 | 12:53 | 3 Comments
Looking for a place to rent in Venice or Northern Italy? Click here to see our range of properties in Venice or Northern Italy. Please note, these are adverts and we will clearly say if we have reviewed a property. They do look mighty temtping though....... Own a property in Venice or Northern Italy? Then why not take advantage of our free advertising service? E more...
Venice Carnival 2011 Masked Balls
By Editor at January 5, 2011 | 17:30 | 2 Comments
The expensive bit of Carnival The most famous part of Venice's carnival is the masked balls that take place every year. These events recreate Venice at its zenith as a mercantile power, when masked balls were attended by aristocracy and courtesans alike. Attendance has always been expensive making these exclusive events. But for many tourists this is a lifetime more...
Venice Carnival 2011 Free Entertainment
By Editor at January 5, 2011 | 16:41 | 4 Comments
St Mark’s Square St. Marks Square is the centre of Venice and perhaps its best known landmark. It is also the centre of Carnival and where many free events take place. These events spill over into into the adjoining Piazzetta that leads to the lagoon. Events take place from around 9am every morning and there are a variety of shows and other entertainments on more...
2011 Venice Carnival
By Editor at January 5, 2011 | 14:30 | 4 Comments
When it happens The 2011 Carnival of Venice takes place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th February, then Friday 25th February until Tuesday 8 March continuously. Carnival theme The official site tells us: "Ottocento” the nineteenth century evocation, will outline the Carnival, edition 2011, scheduled from February 19th till March 8th. It will be developed among more...
Venice Apartment, Bed and Breakfast and Villa for Rent
By Editor at January 5, 2011 | 09:11 | 0 Comment
Il Faé is an Italian Villa Bed and Breakfast, about 30 miles (45kms) from the romantic city of Venice, Italy, and surrounded by the beautiful hills of Conegliano. An apartment in Venice, 10 mins away from Santa Lucia (central) station is also available. Come and enjoy the peace and quiet of the wonderful countryside and indulge yourself with the local food and more...
The Tourist a Film with Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp
By Editor at January 2, 2011 | 14:30 | 7 Comments
What's going on? Why is a a tourist and visitor information site reviewing a popular hollywood film? In short, because the action is based in Venice. Don't worry, our perspective is firmly focussed on the Venetian and Italian aspects, though we probably cannot resist a few general comments regarding the plot and acting. The setting The film starts in Paris, but main more...
New Year’s Eve / Early New Year’s Day in Venice
By Editor at January 1, 2011 | 13:45 | 4 Comments
No parking available We phoned all the parking sites at Tronchetto and Piazzale Roma, but all were full. Never mind, we parked in Mestre and took the efficient bus service into Piazzale Roma. The bus fare is higher for New Year's Eve, but somehow paying a small one off premium seems reasonable given the low fares during the rest of the year. The bus is full of Italians, more...
