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Situated in northern Italy, Venice is a city known both for tourism and for industry, with a population of about 272,000. It is one of the most interesting and lovely places in the world, and possesses the greatest number of the world's most artistic masterpieces per square kilometer. An engineering marvel, with magnificent marble churches built atop ancient posts driven deep into the barene (mud banks), this sanctuary on a lagoon is remains almost the same as it was six hundred years ago. Unlike anywhere else on earth, with a collection of 116 islands connected by 409 bridges, and where cars are banned and everyone must travel by boat, Venice is indeed a unique city! ...
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It is a simple process to slip back in time to centuries past as you ease through morning mists on empty canals, with grand buildings rising up on all sides. The local ferry network is the most efficient and economical way of getting out and about on the water. Walking tours around the city are an interesting alternative to seeing the sights, including the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace and the largely unspoiled Cannaregio District. Other cultural, historic and artistic tours are available.
Two available Passes that many visitors acquire are "The VeniceCard", available in 12-hour, 48-hour and weeklong variations. Offering free public transport, entry to many museums and galleries, as well as shopping discounts, it is a good value. The other Pass, "The Chorus Pass", includes entry to 16 of Venice's churches, with the spectacular Frari church and Palladio's Santa Sede Redentore included.
The annual Venice Carnival is a very popular event, steeped in history, charm and tradition. Starting about two weeks before Ash Wednesday, the Carnival ends on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. Colourful and exceptionally designed masks are a central feature of the Carnival. Away from the main tourist throng, another Venice appears, with narrow canals, women hanging out their washing and small osterias (bars) where locals outnumber the tourists.
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The currency used in Venice is the Euro.
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The temperatures in Venice, Italy range from 1°C in the winter to 27°C in the summer.
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The voltage used is 230V.
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The language used in Venice is Italian.
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The time zone in Venice, Italy is GMT (UTC) +1.
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Documents required to visit Venice
Canadian Citizens please click here
Non-Canadian citizens please contact the consulate or embassy for information.
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