the MOSE flood barrier system was greatly needed due to the increasing frequent and intense high waters that hit venice over the recent years, most notably in 2019. it is designed to protect the city from tides of up to 3 meters – much higher than the forecast tide on the saturday. What is being […]

9 Things *Not* To Do In Venice Do NOT go to Harry’s Bar. Do NOT touch the canals. Do NOT get in the gondola. Do NOT bother with Murano and Borano. Do NOT get attached to the idea of breakfast as you know it. Do NOT arrive by cruise ship. Do NOT visit in the […]

The fall of the ancient Republic of Venice was the result of a sequence of events that followed the French Revolution (Fall of the Bastille, 14 July 1789), and the subsequent French Revolutionary Wars that pitted the First French Republic against the monarchic powers of Europe, allied in the First Coalition (1792), When did Venice […]

Venice has been known as the “La Dominante,” “Serenissima,” “Queen of the Adriatic,” “City of Water,” “City of Masks,” “City of Bridges,” “The Floating City,” and “City of Canals.” Is Venice called the city of love? It is a destination unlike any other, with a reputation for romance that surpasses even that of the Italian […]

In 1797, the republic was plundered by retreating Austrian and then French forces, following an invasion by Napoleon Bonaparte, and the Republic of Venice was split into the Austrian Venetian Province, the Cisalpine Republic, a French client state, and the Ionian French departments of Greece. How did the Republic of Venice end? The end of […]

The Renaissance is considered to have begun in the city-states of the Italian peninsula, such as: Genoa, Florence, Milan, Naples, Rome and Venice. In each of these city-states, the significant changes of the overall Renaissance occurred and unfolded. Was Venice part of the Renaissance? Venice made a significant contribution to art, architecture, and sculpture especially […]

For women who are traveling solo, Venice is generally a safe place to visit. The crime rate is quite low. However, like other touristy cities, there are incidents of muggings and pickpocketing. If you want to experience the nightlife in Venice, avoid narrow, dimly-lit streets. Is Venice good for solo female Travellers? Solo Female Travel […]

St Mark’s Square. The Venice Carnival location is in St Mark’s Square in Venice and it’s an extraordinary time dedicated to enjoyment involving thousands of tourists and Venetians themselves. As a Venice Carnival guide it is a combination of performances, masks, confetti… Where is Venice Carnival celebrated? The Carnival of Venice (Italian: Carnevale di Venezia) […]

Venice is gradually sinking. In addition to the historical causes due to the lack of effective land support systems (technically, ‘subsidence’), is the increase in water levels as a result of man-made climate change. The Venice canals are steadily covering more windows. Is Venice Italy actually sinking? Venice, Italy, is sinking at the alarming rate […]

Economically, tourism is the main source of income for the city. 14 million visitors come to the city every year, making it the largest tourist destination in Italy after Rome. Besides tourism, heavy industry around Mestre is another major source of income. Is Italy’s economy good or bad? It is now officially estimated that in […]

It’s long been known that Venice suffers from subsidence. Built on a muddy lagoon with inadequate foundations, the ground beneath it has slowly compacted over time. This, combined with the groundwater being pumped out from under the city and a gradual rise in sea levels, has resulted in the city very slowly sinking. What caused […]

Venice became rich and powerful through naval trade, as their geographical position allowed them to be the critical middleman between the Middle East and destinations throughout Europe. How did Venice become wealthy and powerful? Venice, which is situated at the north end of the Adriatic Sea, was once the richest and most powerful centre of […]

Venice Venice Venezia (Italian) Venesia (Venetian) Country Italy Region Veneto Metropolitan city Venice (VE) Frazioni Chirignago, Favaro Veneto, Mestre, Marghera, Murano, Burano, Giudecca, Lido, Zelarino Is Venice a country or part of Italy? Venice, Italian Venezia, city, major seaport, and capital of both the provincia (province) of Venezia and the regione (region) of Veneto, northern […]

Venice Food Prices. You’ll have to actively seek out budget restaurants because the food is fairly expensive — so, if you’re not careful, it’s easy to spend way more than you probably want. Note: Anything around St. Marks Square (Piazza San Marco) is going to be crazy expensive. How much does a meal cost in […]

Simply, the water is dirty. The use of canals as a sewage disposal system in Venice surprises many visitors. You really should not bathe in the water.It is also very dangerous to swim in the canals because of motorboats and gondolas circulating the canals constantly and at a rapid pace. Are there sharks in Venice […]