Venice is located at northeast Italy on islets within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice. It is among the most beautiful cities in the world and is famous for its canals, bridges, and architecture. A fun way to see the city is to travel by gondola. The gondoliers are the most knowledgeable guides to the city and will entertain you with history, stories, and songs as you cruise the Venetian waterways.
The Carnival of Venice is held annually in the city, starting around two weeks before Ash Wednesday and ends on Shrove Tuesday. The event is closely associated with Venetian masks and opera characters.
The Venice Film Festival is an annual event which attracts celebrities, socialites, and film buffs from all over the world. It is the oldest film festival in the world. Founded by Count Giuseppe Volpi di Misurata in 1932 as the "Esposizione Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica", the festival has since taken place every year in late August or early September on the island of the Lido, Venice. Screenings take place in the historic Palazzo del Cinema on the Lungomare Marconi. It is one of the world's most prestigious film festivals and is part of the Venice Biennale. It is strongly recommended to book accommodations in advance if you plan to visit during the festival.
Staff's pick:Hotel Antiche Figure. A beautiful hotel located right along the Grand Canal with an excellent outdoor bar. The hotel rooms are spacious and have some of the best views of the city.
Featured Venice Hotel - The Russo Palace
The Russo Palace is a deluxe hotel located on Lido Island and is a quick 15 minutes from Marco Polo International Airport. The hotel is in an ideal location for a relaxing and enjoyable stay for both business and pleasure. The attentive, professional and well-mannered staff always endeavour to make clients' stay memorable and pleasant. Carefully restored during the last year, the Gothic styled Russo Palace Hotel has 22 rooms on 4 floors. All rooms are perfectly furnished in cherry wood borne from the skilled hands of Venetian craftsmen that have made every piece a work of art.
All rooms have large windows, some with a balcony providing stunning views of the Venice lagoon. The rooms offer private baths and satellite TV. Another feature of the hotel is that all of the rooms are non-smoking. Above all, the hotel offers its guests the opportunity to enjoy the style and elegance of a by-gone era combined with all the comforts and service of a modern, first class hotel. A cordial and attentive staff is available to assist you with any needs that you might require. The hotel is just minutes away from fine dining, shopping and entertainment venues.
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Featured Venice Hotel - The Russo Palace
