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About Venice
Venice has been divided into six sestieri since its origins. Each has its own house numbering, starting from 1. The city stands on more than a hundred small islands. Waterbus line 1 runs the length of the Grand Canal, from Piazzale Roma and the railway station past Rialto and the Accademia to St Mark's, and on to the Lido. In autumn and winter, high water (acqua alta) floods parts of the city. The city charges a tourist tax on overnight stays. In 2026, day visitors paid an access fee on set days. It doesn't currently apply; the City of Venice decides whether it returns.
Highlights
St Mark's Square — the Basilica, the bell tower, the Doge's Palace, the Clock Tower and the Correr Museum The Grand Canal by waterbus — line 1 from Piazzale Roma past Ca' d'Oro, Rialto and the Accademia to St Mark's Cicchetti in Cannaregio — bàcari where Venetians have an aperitif with cicchetti Murano — glassblowing workshops and the Glass Museum, with the largest historic collection of Murano glass Burano — coloured houses and the Lace Museum Gallerie dell'Accademia — Venetian painting up to the 18th century, including Veronese's Feast in the House of Levi and The Tempest
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Entry rules depend on your nationality. Check before you travel: European Commission (Migration and Home Affairs)
Euro (EUR).
The European emergency number is 112. In autumn and winter, high water (acqua alta) can flood parts of the city. City rules carry fines: don't sit or eat on bridges, steps or monuments, and don't swim in the canals. Bicycles aren't allowed, even pushed; you may only carry one by hand from Piazzale Roma to the railway station.
By number of SIM cards, the largest mobile operators are Fastweb + Vodafone, TIM, Wind Tre and Iliad.
Italian is the official language of Italy.
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