Did You Know?

Did you know that Venice has over 400 footbridges? These bridges play a crucial role in connecting different parts of the city, spanning the canals and allowing pedestrians to move around. The most famous and iconic bridge in Venice is the Rialto Bridge, which dates back to the late 16th century.

Did you know that Venice is home to the world's oldest operating casino? The Casino di Venezia, located in the Palazzo Vendramin-Calergi, opened in 1638 and continues to welcome visitors to try their luck at various games of chance in a historic setting.

Did you know that Venice experiences an annual phenomenon called "Acqua Alta"? During certain times of the year, particularly in winter, high tides cause flooding in some parts of the city. Wooden walkways, known as "pontoon" bridges, are temporarily set up to allow pedestrians to navigate through the flooded areas.

Did you know that Venice is known as the "Floating City" or "City of Water"? This nickname is due to the absence of roads and cars within the historic center of Venice. Instead, transportation is primarily conducted by boats and water taxis, making it a truly distinctive and charming city to explore.

Venice, Italy is built on more than 100 small islands and has over 400 bridges connecting them all together. The city has no roads, only canals and footpaths.

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Don't Miss The Timeless Delights Of Lido Di Venezia

An entirely separate neighbourhood, the Lido di Venezia (aka “the Lido”) is also part and parcel of the total Venice experience. While it has its own character, very much old-style European resort-oriented, it is south of the main city and essential to its charm. The Lido of Venice is accessible by water taxi or water-bus, and offers a range of luxurious smaller hotels and inns.

Situated on an 11-km long (6.8mi) sandbar, the Lido, obviously, boasts a lovely sandy beach, very popular with the 20,400 locals as well as tourists. Relaxed and casual the Lido offers all sorts of small shops and boutiques, cafés and restaurants (many specializing in seafood), and gelato outlets, all within a classic Mediterranean architectural style.

The Lido di Venezia is home to the glittering, world-famous, Venice Film Festival in late August and early September each year; then it is full to capacity.