Archive for February, 2008

Venice Vaporetto Map

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Click the poster to view the map (updated 2008). Then zoom in to view details.

Or for a printable pdf file, ... Click to see all >>

Buying Wine

Prosecco is the sparkling wine of the Veneto region and is delicious. Bellini is the cocktail of Venice. But if you are cost-cutting and want to buy everyday wine the local way, ... Click to see all >>

Cycling on the Lido and Islands

Cycling is strictly forbidden in the main city of Venice, but other parts of the lagoon are great for bicycles.… ... Click to see all >>

Exchange Rate Calculator

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Flights - Status Check

Flying today? Or meeting someone at the airport?
Check if the flight’s on time. ... Click to see all >>

Hairdressers

Where to get your hair done well - while watching the gondolas floating by ... Click to see all >>

Learning Italian at Venice University

If you are in Venice and want to learn or improve your Italian, you can do Italian classes at the Centro Linguistica Interfacolta (Interfaculty Language Centre) at Ca Foscari University ... Click to see all >>

Public Swimming Pools in Venice

The main city or historic centre, the island of Giudecca, and the Lido each have a Piscina Comunale (community pool). These pools offer both public swimming and swimming courses on certain days and hours, ... Click to see all >>

Venice Carnival Opening - Coolio

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The Venice Carnival begins with the descent of an ‘angel’ from the top of the Campanile into the Piazetta San Marco. This tradition received a shot in the arm in 2008 when ‘gangsta’ rapper, Coolio, ... Click to see all >>

Venice Carnival Party

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Carnevale di Venezia is a 10-day city-wide party, from street-level upwards. At the more sophisticated end of the scale, these photos show a group of costumed revellers at the exclusive (and ludicrously expensive) Florian’s Cafe in Piazza San Marco.

Venice Carnival Queen 2008

Venice Carnival Queen 2008

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Venice Carnival, Historical Parade

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The parade of historical costumes usually takes place on the first weekend of Carnival, after the opening ‘Flight of the Angel’ ceremony in the Piazzale San Marco. Groups from all over Italy
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