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Venice, Italy
Venice's picturesque setting and fairytale feel appeal to families (PhotoDisc)


Venice Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Chase pigeons and waltz with your kids in the Piazza San Marco
  • Watch hot glass being blown
  • Bargain for necklaces and T-shirts at the Rialto market
  • Admire the modern art at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection
  • Ride the ferry boats, the vaporetti, to visit other islands

Venice Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

Known for romance and revelry, Venice rates as one of Europe's best cities for families. The dreamy cobblestone alleys coupled with the fairytale-like setting of pastel palaces reflected in the canal waters (not to mention the absence of cars) make Venice a walker's delight.

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Hotels

Hotel Gritti Palace
Campo Santa Maria del Giglio
Venice, Italy
Distance: 0.5 Miles
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Hotel Flora
San Marco 2283/A
Venice, Italy
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Distance: 0.1 Miles
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Pensione Guerrato
Calle Driola Scimia
Venice, Italy
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Distance: 0.2 Miles
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Attractions

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Canal Grande (Grand Canal)
2 most popular stations located at Piazzale Roma/Ferrovia (train station); and at Piazza San Marco
Venice, Italy
Distance: 0.4 Miles (from destination center)
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A leisurely cruise along the "Canalazzo" from... Read More

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Campanile di San Marco
San Marco, Piazza San Marco
Venice, Italy
Distance: 0.6 Miles (from destination center)
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It's an easy elevator ride up to the top... Read More

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Piazza San Marco
St. Mark's Square
Venice, Italy
Distance: 0.7 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Piazza San Marco, or St. Mark's Square, is... Read More
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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in VENICE, ITALY
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Dishwasher, Freezer, Laundry, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, TV

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6 Bedroom VACATION HOME in VENICE, ITALY
Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 5 Sleeps: 12
Amenities: Non-Smoking, Phone


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