Venice is a unique city where historical palaces and churches and the homes of the Venetians reflect in the meandering canals, giving it a surreal beauty and a magical quality that seduces the visitor. After 1400 years of extraordinary history, it has remained almost unchanged; there are no cars, just the sound of footsteps, the splashing of the water in the canals and the swish of the gondolier’s oar.
It is a small city but, but possesses a high concentration of famous art so there is much to see. Despite millions of tourists, each year, it is easy enough to find peace in the beautiful churches, where the light filtering through stained-glass windows makes you feel cocooned by the silence and intimacy. Dorsoduro and Castello sestrieri (districts) are less frequented so you can lose yourself in the labyrinth, and savor the real soul of Venice.
See our Luxury Hotel in Venice below!
IN VENICE WE RECOMMEND...
If there is a single overriding motif that draws travellers to Venice, it is the incredible sense of romance the city engenders. For this reason it’s crucial to choose Accommodation that allows you to savor Venice’s soul. It is this that Passion for Italy specializes in!
Stay in a 12 room Hotel facing the “S. Maria della Salute” church, which represents Venice as a melting pot of civilizations, where eastern influence meet a 16th century building, completely remodelled to give to the traveller modern and luxurious facilities.
Otherwise rent a cozy Apartment, beautifully decorated with antique furniture, in a real 16th Century Venetian home, that it is still owned by the same family.
Spoil yourself in the local restaurants: Venice has a huge culinary tradition, fish and shellfish of every species are simply but delightfully cooked... When you sign up as a client with Passion for Italy we will give you a list of fantastic restaurants.
Passion For Italy clients also receive our list of the best shops for clothes and leather goods.
Visit Venice during some of the wonderful events Venice is renowned for:
Carnivale in February!
Vogalonga in May - Venice Rowing Regatta
Venice Biennale 2011 - June to November
LATEST NEWS from Venice
From the 24th of August 2011, all visitors who stay in an accommodation facility within the territory of the Municipality of Venice have to pay the “Tourist tax”. The Venetian council refers to it as an opportunity for you to become one of the city's sponsors, contributing to its safeguarding.
The collected funds will help the City improve the quality of the tourist services (services, museums, events…) and finance works aimed at maintaining, using and salvaging the city’s cultural and architectural heritage.
THE PER PERSON TAX IS DUE ONLY FOR THE FIRST FIVE DAYS OF STAY.
The tax varies depending on the season (high or low), and the type (5* hotel, b&b's etc) and location (Venice, Lido and the other islands, mainland) of the accommodation you are staying in. For exampls:
A 5* hotel in Venice - the tax is 5 euro per person per night in the high season, 2.5 euro in low season.
A 4* hotel in Venice is 4 euro per person per night in the high season, 2 euro in low season.
A b&b in Venice in the high season is 3 euro per person per night, 1.5 euro in low season.
The taxes are cheaper for accommodation on Lido and the other islands and the mainland.
When you book accomodation with Passion For Italy we will inform you of the exact amount of the tax for your accommodation.
Exemptions:
Children under 10 years of age are exempted, juveniles between 10 and 16 years of age benefit from a 50% reduction.
The following categories are also exempted: patients undergoing rehabilitative therapies at health facilities in the city and their family members; tour couriers and tour coach drivers.
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Venice is located in the northern region of Veneto, and is built on islands in the Venetian Lagoon.
