Venice is a unique city that everyone should visit. A
place that always manage to surprise you every time you come back, thanks to the emotions and the atmosphere that emanates Pictures of its extraordinary past, its streets, its streets, its bridges, its places and its course never will leave you enchanted. Venice is a throughout the year and summer the city is packed with people tourist destination.
The historic center of Venice is made up of 118 islands linked by over 400 bridges that form a single territory that is divided into six administrative districts called sestieri old, three on each side of the Grand Canal. sestiere The San Marco , with its majestic Basilica and the elegant Doge's Palace is one of the most crowded of tourists as well as the most expensive places in the city. North of San Marco is the district of Cannaregio and is theCastello , both are residential, quiet and always interesting to visit.
On the other side of the Grand Canal is located against the sestiere Dorsoduro , one of Santa Croce and that of San Polo , the liveliest and most of the commercial side of the canal.
sestiere Each has its own interesting features to discover and this is why we advise you depending on the time you have, to visit them all to discover the charm!
on the eighteenth century, when moved to the Accademia complex Charity and we built a new bridge, Dorsoduro is one of the favorite areas of foreigners to reside. Do not miss the stunning views of the lagoon on the east side near the Salute and Zattere overlooking the island of Giudecca. In the most part west of sestiere, the main attractions are the area around Campo Santa Margherita and the around the church of San Nicolò del Mendicoli. sestiere The Dorsoduro is home to some of the largest collections of art including the Peggy Guggenheim Collection of the twentieth century and the famous Gallerie dell'Accademia while in church you can admire the great works of Paolo Veronese and Tiepolo
The name comes from Cannaregio "canal regio" the great river called nowadays Cannaregio Canal that before the land is connected to the city by rail, Venice was the main entrance, Another hypothesis argues against by that name recalls the strong presence of reeds that once existed in this area.
This is an untouched area, characterized by straight canals, narrow streets, small bars and craft shops that make the most humble corner of the city. The most frequented by tourists is the area around Lista di Spagna and Strada Nova, the two main streets that run from the station to the Rialto. Cannaregio, moreover, is the sestiere where we find the oldest ghetto in the world and although the Jewish community is also strong in other parts of the city, this area retains its historic charm.
In the twentieth century it has undergone significant changes due to the expansion of areas of Sant and Celestia and construction of many homes in the south of Saint-Pierre.
the most commercial area of Castello is walk around Riva degli Schiavoni beyond there are narrow streets, palaces and beautiful churches immersed in a fascinating calm where you can enter to enjoy the many artistic creations
Venice is a tourist destination throughout the year. The high season runs from April to October, reaching its peak in July and August when it is impossible to find a place in a hotel without a reservation. Carnival and the Christmas holidays are also busy periods where somehow it is possible to enjoy the atmosphere of the city
thanks to the cool climate winter.
The best time of year to avoid large crowds of tourists and truly enjoy Venice in a gentle and quiet atmosphere are before Easter while November and December are the months less reliable because of the climate is sometimes weeks rigid and rainy. Finally, it should reflect the characteristic phenomenon of tides that usually occur between October and March and offers an unforgettable view of Saint Mark's Square flooded by water
