Venice is a car-free lagoon city of canals, palazzi and Byzantine mosaics. Days are best spent getting lost in quiet backstreets; visit in spring or autumn, and book a night's stay to see it empty of day trippers.
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How long to stay
2–4 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 9h from the US East Coast, 2h from Europe, 10h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Day visitors pay an entry fee on certain days; check the city's rules before you go.
- Use vaporetto (water bus) passes; they are cheaper than taxis and gondolas.
- Acqua alta flooding can happen in autumn and winter; waterproof boots help.
Plan a trip to Venice
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