Venice Beach has almost 3 miles of coastline with 238 acres of beach and 3 parking lots with over 1200 spaces.For those who are more inclined to actual beach activities, swimming, beach volleyball, fishing, and surfing are popular at this beach. The Venice Breakwater is actually an acclaimed local surf spot. Is Venice beach safe […]

The trade of Venice helped to create the prosperity that was essential for the Renaissance. The ‘Serene Republic’ and its fleet of trading ships allowed Italian states to export their wares and products. Not only did the city grow wealthy, but it greatly boosted the economy of other Italian Republics. Why was the city of […]

In the early 16th century the population of Venice was about 175 000 people. It was the first and the largest trading power in the world, and they made most of their money from trading on the Mediterranean with its large trading fleet. How was Venice like in the 16th century? Summary. During the 16th […]

During the 20th century, when many artesian wells were sunk into the periphery of the lagoon to draw water for local industry, Venice began to subside. It was realized that extraction of water from the aquifer was the cause. The sinking has slowed markedly since artesian wells were banned in the 1960s. How long has […]

In Venice, is in most of northern Italy, tipping is not expected in restaurants, bars, taxis, or for other services, even for excellent service. The only exception is to tip a bellhop €2–€2.50 per bag for carrying your bags to your room. Is it customary to tip in Venice? Tip 1 to 2 euros per […]

Salt trade Venetian merchants bought salt and acquired salt production from Egypt, Algeria, the Crimean peninsula, Sardinia, Ibiza, Crete, and Cyprus. The establishment of these trade routes also allow Venetian merchants to pick up other valuable cargo, such as Indian spices, from these ports for trade. What trade route did Venice use? There were then […]

Venice developed as a trading center in the Islamic world since the early middle ages. Exotic goods were sent there from the Byzantine Empire, creating a market for valuable goods.The city established trading posts as far as the Black Sea and goods were brought back to sell to consumers. How did Venice become a trading […]

Venice is one of the best cities to live in Italy, if you’re really into the amazing art and unique architecture that a city on water brings.Obviously there is a lot of bureaucracy involved in living in Italy, but luckily for you we’ve got some great pointers to make the whole ordeal a little less […]

Venice is typically the best choice for romantic trips (honeymoon, anniversary etc). Milan is the best option for shopping, food, and nightlife. Winters are typically colder in Venice than in Milan. Is Milan or Venice cheaper? When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Venice and Milan, we can see that Venice is […]

The Venice canals do freeze but it is very, very rare and it has just occurred in very few times. Some of the times that the canals froze were in 1929 and the most recent was in 2012.The probability of canals freezing is very small. This might actually be the most romantic time to visit […]

Yet a declining population, flood of tourists, water pollution and congestion, and the constant threat of very real floods plague the insular port city, and the fractured nature of local authority makes it difficult to address the problems. Is Venice a dying city? Venice, as a lived-in city, is dying. A population which peaked at […]

Is Venice, CA Safe? The D+ grade means the rate of crime is slightly higher than the average US city.The rate of crime in Venice is 36.22 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Venice generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Does Venice have a […]

Most of Venice’s sewage goes directly into the city’s canals. Flush a toilet, and someone crossing a bridge or cruising up a side canal by gondola may notice a small swoosh of water emerging from an opening in a brick wall. How do they get rid of sewage in Venice? “Venice has no sewer system; […]

Venice successfully stopped a flood for the first time by raising a mile-long network of barriers to hold back the sea. A mile-long network of barriers in Venice was activated during a flood on October 3, and kept the city dry. The project, called MOSE, has been underway since 1984, but finally saw use this […]

Each year between the months of October and January, sections of Venice experience extreme flooding. The seasonal high tides are known as “acqua alta,” or “high water.” When should you avoid Venice? The best time to visit Venice is during April, May, September, and October when the city is warm and dry but not too […]