Basilica di San Marco
The basilica of domes and golden mosaics that overlooks Saint Mark's Square, a blend of Byzantine and Venetian art.
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Venice: airports, things to do and where to stay
Venice is a city built on a lagoon, without cars, with canals instead of streets, Gothic and Renaissance palaces and a World Heritage historic centre.
Venice airports
From the airport to central Venice
Venice Marco Polo airport is about 8 km from central Venice.
ATVO
Express buses between the airport and Venice (Piazzale Roma), also stopping at Mestre. About 20-25 min to Piazzale Roma.
ACTV
City bus lines, such as the 5, linking the airport with Piazzale Roma and Mestre, at a lower fare than the express.
Alilaguna
Boats from the airport's water-bus pier, reached by a covered walkway, to Murano, the Lido and the Saint Mark's area. Slower, from about an hour.
Taxi
Road taxis go to Piazzale Roma and Mestre; water taxis reach many points of the lagoon directly, at a much higher price.
Venice
Things to do in Venice
Palazzo Ducale
The Gothic palace that was the seat of the doge and government of the Republic of Venice, beside the lagoon.
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Ponte di Rialto
The oldest stone bridge over the Grand Canal, lined with shops and with views of the palaces.
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Santa Maria della Salute
A white-domed Baroque basilica at the mouth of the Grand Canal, built as an offering after a plague epidemic.
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Which airport serves Venice?
Venice is served by Venice Marco Polo (VCE).
How far is the airport from central Venice?
Venice Marco Polo airport is about 8 km from central Venice.
How do I get from the airport to central Venice?
From Venice Marco Polo airport you can take ATVO (bus), ACTV (bus), Alilaguna (boat), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Venice?
Highlights of Venice include Basilica di San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Ponte di Rialto, and Santa Maria della Salute.
Photo credits
- Basilica di San Marco: Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Palazzo Ducale: Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ponte di Rialto: kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
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