Do you like romantic boat trips, getting lost in narrow streets, eating yummy ice cream on a sunny day or pizza by the water? Then you have to put Venice on your bucket list for 2021! I know these are uncertain times, but we can dream right? Here's my little travel guide for a lovely trip to Venice. THE PERFECT TIMING I went to Venice in September and it was not that crowded but a major cause of this would have been the corona pandemic. Only European travellers were admitted in Italy. Normally, the busiest time is in June, July and August. If possible, it is better to avoid these months. At the hotel they also told us that large parts of Venice are flooded from November to March. So the best months to go are April, May, September and October. TIPS & TRICKS My travelbuddy is the best planner so thanks to her research we already knew all the do's and dont's. That saved us a lot of time and money! First of all, we had already arranged transport from the airport to our hotel through our travel agency. Because of that we were certain of transport on arrival and did not have to pay too much money. In Venice everything is transported by boats, there are no highways so you may have to walk a little further to your hotel. Our hotel was very close to the place where the boat dropped us off but even a long walk won't hurt on an island as beautiful as Venice. Since we as students do not have the largest budget, we have paid very close attention to food prices. The restaurants close to major attractions such as Saint Mark's Square were considerably more expensive than in quieter streets. Also look for restaurants where the menu is written in Italian, these are trational restaurants and often much cheaper. The disadvantage is that you then have no idea what you are going to eat but fortunately there is google translate! POPULAR MONUMENTAL Of course we went to see the tourist attractions. In advance we had made a folder on Pinterest containing all the buildings and places we wanted to visit with additional information and ideas of how others took pictures there. St Mark's Square This is just about the most popular and probably largest square in Venice. That is why it is also the busiest, but you should definitely go there because it is beautiful. Highly recommended; go to the square when the sun sets, you will have the most amazing view! The Bridge of Sighs You can find this bridge close to the St. Mark's Square. According to the stories, the prisoners were taken to prison along this bridge and were allowed to look at the outside world one last time. I love a little bit of history so I really wanted to take a look at this bridge. Rialto Bridge I have walked over that bridge at least 50 times as it was near our hotel. It is a very beautiful and impressive bridge, but all the other tourists in Venice know that as well, which makes it quite crowded. I can advise you to go there in the evening because then you will get a small overview of Venice with its beautiful lights. The Doge's Palace To gain access to this building you have to pay a small admission fee but this is definitely worth it. It is a lovely museum. Adisadvantage is that you can expect a long queue, so come early in the morning. Burano This is not really a monument, nor is it located in Venice, but it is a nearby island. It is about 40 minutes by boat from Venice and you can easily buy tickets for transport. Burano is a lovely fishing village with houses in different bright colours. The island is really worth seeing. You also have an island called Murano nearby. HIDDEN SPOTS There are also some hidden places in Venice that are certainly worth visiting. To start with, there is a place where you can take beautiful pictures on the waterfront with a bridge in the background and the occasional Gondola passing by. Of course I went to this place for a nice instagram photo. Thanks to some information on the Internet, we have found it. I have to admit that it was a search. The best venetian ice cream can be found at Suso. They have many different flavours and they are really delicious. It is certainly worth looking for this ice-cream parlour. Acqua Alta is an antique bookshop that looks so cute. You can find a lot of books there, especially old books. But it is also a very nice location to take pictures. You can find a staircase of stacked books that looks very beautiful. I really had a wonderful time in Venice and I can only recommend vistiting the island. Besides visiting the tourist attractions, try to get lost on the island. You will find the most beautiful spots. The island really is a gem in itself.
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