Benvenuti a Venezia

Destination airport: Venice Marco Polo Airport VCE

Flight duration: 1 hour 5 minutes

As the crow flies: 360 km

Culinary specialities

Squid Ink Risotto
This deep black risotto is coloured with squid ink and has a distinct maritime flavour. In the lagoon city of Venice, it is one of the typical fish dishes that reflect its proximity to the Adriatic Sea.

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Did you know?

Venice Marco Polo Airport is located about 13 kilometres north of the city centre of Venice and is the most important international airport in the Veneto region. It serves as the gateway to the lagoon city and is used by millions of tourists travelling to Venice every year. The airport is named after the world-famous explorer Marco Polo, who hailed from Venice and is considered one of the most significant travellers of the Middle Ages. Venice, located in northeastern Italy, stretches across more than 100 small islands in the Venetian Lagoon and is completely car-free. Boats and gondolas are the main means of transport, which gives the city its special charm.

Places of interest

One of the highlights of Venice is the world-famous St. Mark's Square, home to the impressive St. Mark's Basilica and the historic Doge's Palace, the former centre of power of the Venetian Republic. An absolute must-do experience is a gondola or vaporetto ride along the Grand Canal, the city's main artery, lined with numerous magnificent Renaissance and Gothic palaces. Also famous is the Rialto Bridge, the oldest bridge across the Grand Canal, offering not only a magnificent view but also many small shops. Those who want to discover even more can visit the island of Murano, known for its traditional glassblowing art, or Burano, which enchants with its colourful houses and lace-making tradition.

Useless knowledge

• Venice has over 400 bridges and around 170 canals, which make the city a unique labyrinth.
• The entire city was built on millions of wooden piles, which have stood for centuries in the muddy ground of the lagoon.
• There are more pigeons on St Mark's Square than there are inhabitants – for many visitors, they are as iconic as the gondolas.
• The gondolas are all black because a law has been in effect since the 16th century that prohibits colours.
• The menus are often in six languages – but the waiter still replies in Italian. With gestures, charm, and a shrug that means everything and promises nothing.