Pocket Guide: Venice, Itay
A quick guide to one of the most revered cities around the world.
A quick guide to one of the most revered cities around the world.
What's good about it? Venice is a fascinating city, built on more than 100 small islands separated by canals linked by 400 bridges.
Best for: Start your visit in St Mark's Square. Admire the bell tower and visit St Mark's Basilica, a beautiful cathedral built in the shape of a Greek cross that houses the bones of St Mark. Nearby, view Doge's Palace, built in the 14th century. Stroll the narrow streets and passageways of Venice, cross the buzzing Grand Canal over the famed Rialto Bridge, the oldest in the city, to the thriving local market, a commercial hub of Venice for centuries.
Best time to visit: Venice is warm with only moderate rain from April to October, with June-August the hottest and busiest period.
Getting there: Viking visits Venice on several ocean itineraries, including the 13-day Mediterranean Odyssey and 29-day Mediterranean's Iconic Shores voyages. Book before March 31 to save up to $3600 per couple with Viking's Explorer sale. vikingcruises.com.au
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Akash is the Deputy Travel Editor for Australian Community Media. He has lived and worked in four cities around the world – Sydney, London, New Delhi and New York – and, at last count, travelled to 42 countries.
My all-time favourite destination is ... New York. You can drop a pin anywhere in Manhattan and start walking in any direction, and the sights and sounds of the city that never stops will begin to stimulate all your senses in an instant.
Next on my bucket list is … Scandinavia - at the peak of summer, when the sun almost never sets.
My top travel tip is … If you’re flying to Sydney from anywhere in the world, pick a window seat far from the wing on the left-hand-side of the aeroplane. If the weather gods and flight path align, you’ll have the most incredible views of the Sydney Harbour and Opera House.
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