A lagoon city best explored slowly on foot and by boat.
Venice is built around a network of islands and canals in a northern Adriatic lagoon. San Marco and the Rialto are familiar starting points, while districts such as Cannaregio and Dorsoduro offer another pace. Walking and water transport are central to a visit. Choose carefully between accommodation in the historic city, on another lagoon island or on the mainland.
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Compare road and water transfers for your accommodation. Check luggage rules and the walk from the final stop.
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Bridges, steps and narrow streets affect routes through the historic city. If accessibility is important, check the precise journey from the nearest waterbus stop to your accommodation. A short distance on a map may still involve several bridges.
Spring and autumn can suit sightseeing, although rain and high-water events are possible. Summers are busy and can be hot. Check the official visitor website for current admission rules, any day-visitor access charge and required reservations.
Venice Marco Polo Airport has road and water connections; the best route depends on where you stay. Rail arrives at Venezia Santa Lucia in the historic city or Venezia Mestre on the mainland, which are different stations.