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Venice, the world’s only city of water

The only water city in the world, Venice is famed for its canals. It is located in northern Italy and is the regional capital of Veneto. 118 islands are connected by over 400 bridges, and the landscape of the canal’s waterways that are used as roads is unique and romantic, attracting many tourists.

It is known that the people of Lombardy had built the city in 567 to evade the invasion of the Huns. In 697, the first governor was elected and established an independent political system. The city thrived due to Mediterranean trade, and is especially famous for Venetian glassware, silk, gold, and bronze. It was invaded by Napoleon in the late 18th century and ruled by Austria in 1815, and merged into Italy in 1866.

In the outskirts of Venice is the island of Lido where the Venice International Film Festival is held. The Carnival of Venice, which runs from late January to February until the day before Lent, is a can’t-miss.

Travel Tip

1. Language
Italian is used.
2. Time Difference
It is 8 hours behind Korea and 7 hours behind during the daylight saving time from March to October.
3. Climate
Located in the northeastern part Italy, Venice has a temperate Mediterranean climate. Summer is hot and dry while winter is cold compared to other regions. The maximum average temperature in the summer is 28℃, and the minimum average temperature in the winter is about 0.5℃.
4. Best Time to Travel
April to June and September to October are the best times to travel as there are not many travelers and the weather is mild.
5. Safety
Because there are many travelers there, even from Europe, they are often targeted for theft. Pickpocketing and ripoffs are so commonplace that travelers themselves have to be alert, and you must take care of your belongings in crowded places.
6. How to Get There
Asiana Airlines operates 3 connecting flights per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday) to Venice. (Beginning May 1, 2018)

Suggested Itinerary

* You can download the suggested itinerary in PDF.

AM 9:00
Doge's Palace

It is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Venice and once was the residence of the governor of Venice. Built in Gothic style, the interior is decorated in renaissance and baroque styles Currently, it is a museum.

AM 10:30
Bridge of Sighs

It is a bridge connecting Doge’s Palace and Prigioni Nuove Prison. Built in the 17th century, it was called ‘the bridge of lamentation’ after a prisoner, convicted after trial at Doge’s Palace, crossed this bridge to be imprisoned in a dungeon while lamenting.

PM 2:00
Saint Mark's Basilica

The Saint Mark’s Basilica is considered to be the representative building of Byzantine architecture. The remains of Saint Mark, the patron saint of Venice, are preserved, and mosaic murals are visible inside the cathedral.

PM 4:00
Campanile

It is a bell tower overlooking the panoramic view of Venice. At the top of the spire is a golden statue, which resembles the Archangel Gabriel, and an elevator runs to the top of the tower.

AM 10:00
Rialto Bridge

It is one of the iconic bridges of Venice. It was built in the arc shape to allow gondolas and boats to pass.

On the bridge there are shops selling precious metals, leather goods, various handicrafts and souvenirs. As the sun sets, cafes lined up around the bridge light up and create a fantastic scenery.

PM 2:00
Murano Island

Famous for its glassware, a Venetian specialty, you can buy quality glassware at prices lower than anywhere else. There is a glass museum that displays the history of glass crafts from ancient times to the present as well as famous works. If you stop by the glass workshop, you can see the process of glass making.

AM 9:00
Peggy Guggenheim Art Museum

It is a mansion where contemporary art collector Peggy Guggenheim stayed and is now operating as a museum. Rene Magritte, Duchamp, and Braque are on display as well as Picasso, Mondrian, Jackson Pollock, and Kandinsky.

PM 1:00
Galleria dell'Accademia

It presents 500 years of Venetian art history during the 14th to 18th centuries. Around 800 works from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque period are on display.

PM 4:00
Church of San Giorgio Maggiore

Designed by Andrea Palladio, a famous architect during the Renaissance period, this location is famous for exhibitions of Tintoretto’s representative works. When you climb the cathedral bell tower, you can look at the panoramic view of Venice below.

AM 9:00
Lido di Venezia

This island is famous for the Venetian International Film Festival held every September. An 11-kilometer white sandy beach lined south on the Venetian mainland boasts a beautiful scenery. Known for its luxury resorts, hotels and casinos, Venice is considered one of the most popular holiday destinations. It is crowded every summer with travelers from all over the world.

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