Planning your trip to Venice - FAQ
When to come to visit Venice?
Every season has its special charm and its special corners to discover. Tourists
enjoy sightseeing in Venice all year round:Carnival has its peak periods in
the last ten days. In autumn and in the winter, you can enjoy a very unique
atmosphere, more intimate and secluded, a mysterious ambience largely created
by the mist that hovers many days.
Frequently, the flood waters that invade Venice charm visitors more than scare
them off...
As many Venetians go on holiday in August, it becomes the month when the city
belongs to its visitors.
In any event, you'll soon find that a visit to Venice is not enough: so, come
whenever you like and discover the city in all of its diverse aspects.
When can I find information on disabled accessibility?
When you come to Venice, it is best to gather all the information you need before departing. This recommendation is even more important for visitors with special needs. Booklets, guides and maps of the city with special information on accessibility are available from the Servizio Informahandicap of the City Council of Venice. In this web site you can also find a map with itineraries for disabled visitors.
I am foreign tourist: can I get married in Venice?
Yes, you can plan the wedding of your dreams by getting married in one of the most romantic cities in the world, in a Renaissance building on the Grand Canal right around the corner from the Rialto Bridge. The date for the registry- office wedding must be agreed beforehand with the Registry Office.
Am I allowed to ride my bike, scooter or use roller blades in Venice?
Use of bicycles, scooters and roller blades is not permitted in the historic centre, nor can you play ball in the squares: if you do, you might be slapped with a hefty fine! (Art.28 of the city police regulations: "Circulation on scooters and use of roller skates are strictly prohibited in the squares and alleys of Venice..."). However, you are allowed to ride your bike on several of the lagoon islands (Lido, Pellestrina, Sant'Erasmo), as well as mainland Venice, Mestre and Marghera.
Where do Venetians do their shopping?
You'll find many Venetians buying their fruit, vegetables and fish at the Rialto
market, as well as the other produce and seafood stands dotting Cannaregio.
The few Venetians are easy to recognize as they are armed with shopping trolleys
and come out to have a chat or drink a refreshing spritz (an aperitif based
on white wine, Aperol, bitters and soda water) or an ombra (a glass of wine
imbibed in the shade of the belltowers): age-old customs that modern Venetians
are happy to carry on.
You can also shop at the several supermarkets around the city.
Where can I go to the beach in Venice?
The beaches frequented by Venetians are on the Lido and Punta Sabbioni and are easy to get to by using public transportation.
Can tourists take advantage of special discounts for public transportation and museums?
You can find a fare for the public transportation that fits your budget (even more services and discounts) purchasing the VENICECARD.
I want to visit Venice. Could you suggest me a guidebook?
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