Tourism in Venice

Contents

• 1 About tourism in Venice
• 2 The development of the tourism sector in Venice and its importance
• 3 most important tourist places in Venice
• 4 Best time to travel in Venice
• 5 How to get to Venice
• 6 Tourism Development Projects in Venice
• 7 references

About tourism in Venice

Venice is located in the continent of Europe , specifically in the northern part of Italy, and is one of the oldest tourist and cultural centers in the world, and it is a unique city from an environmental, architectural and historical point of view, so today it represents It is an important part of the world’s artistic and architectural heritage, and it is visited by many visitors and tourists from all over the world annually to enjoy watching the famous water channels, streets and narrow lanes, and the magnificent historical buildings. ^[1]

The development of the tourism sector in Venice and its importance

The city of Venice is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the State of Italy, and the tourism sector in it has enjoyed a remarkable development over the years. The number of visitors to the city in 2011 amounted to about 3.5 million tourists, then rose to reach about 4.5 million by 2018, as most of those Tourists come from other Italian cities, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, France and Germany. It is worth noting that tourism in Venice constitutes an important part of the Italian tourism sector, which is one of the most important industries in the country with a contribution of up to 13% of the GDP, according to statistics 2017. ^{[2] [3]}

The most important tourist places in Venice

The city of Venice includes many places and attractions , the most important of which are listed below:

• Doge’s Palace: (Italian: Palazzo Ducale), this historic palace was the former residence of the Duke of Venice, and is distinguished by its unique design, which consists of a main courtyard surrounded by a group of arches, and its multiple floors include a large group of decorated rooms and golden staircases.
• San Marco’s Basilica: This historic church was built in the ancient Roman era in 828, and is the most important church in Venice. Its architecture is characterized by the magnificent walls built of bricks covered with marble, in addition to the mosaic panels that decorate the entrances to the church.
• Rialto Bridge: This historical and archaeological bridge connects the two banks of the Grand Canal in Venice. Its current structure dates back to the period between 1588-1591 by the engineer Antonio da Ponte (Italian: Antonio da Ponte). ^[4]
• Museo Correr : (Italian: Museo Correr), this museum is located in the former royal palace in Piazza San Marco (Italian: Piazza San Marco), and includes one of Venice’s most valuable paintings, as well as many sculptures by Antonio Canova Canova), and many other artistic and historical works. ^[5]

Best time to travel in Venice

The best time for tourism in Venice depends on what tourist activities the visitor wants to do, but in general, the peak season is the summer, specifically in the period between June and August, and here is the best time for some activities: ^{[6 ]}

• The best time to visit the sights of the city: The best time to see the sights of Venice is the middle of spring, specifically in the first half of May, when the weather is generally warm, and it is possible to visit the sights of the city in the second half of September, coinciding with With the start of lower temperatures and the intensity of crowds congestion compared to what it was in the summer.
• The best time to visit the Rialto Markets: The Rialto Markets are located in the oldest neighborhoods of Venice, and this market can be visited in any season, but on Fridays and Saturdays it is best to go before 9 am.
• The best time to attend the Carnival: The city of Venice witnesses the Carnival, which is Italy ‘s largest celebration , 40 days before Easter, during which many wonderful events are held that meet the tastes of tourists and visitors.
• Best time to boat: You can boat and tour Venice’s canals at any time, but the weather is calmer during winter, early spring, and late fall, when boat traffic is less crowded.

How to get to Venice

The city of Venice can be reached in several ways and methods, as follows: ^[5]

• By plane: Tourists can travel to Venice by air, and land at Airport Marco Polo or Treviso Airport.
• By train: Visitors can take the train from Santa Lucia Railway Station to reach Venice.
• By car: Visitors can come to Venice by car from : Piazzale Roma (Italian: Piazzale Roma), Tronchetto Island (Italian: Isola del Tronchetto), San Giuliano (Italian: San Giuliano), or Chioggia (Italian: Chioggia).
• By ship: Visitors can take boats and ships from the cruise terminal to reach Venice.

Tourism development projects in Venice

The competent authorities in Venice seek to develop and preserve the tourism sector by preserving the various tourist attractions and places. The Ministry of Heritage and Cultural Activities is concerned with the protection and preservation of heritage, cultural and artistic identity, historical sites and landscapes in Venice, as well as promoting and implementing sustainable development in Venice In addition, the Water Authority carries out its tasks in protecting the ecosystem of the Venetian Lake and the city of Venice, and preserving it from floods, in addition to preparing a sustainable tourism strategy. ^[7]

The Reviewer

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2. ↑ ” Number of international tourist arrivals in Venice 2011-2018 “, www.statista.com,11-3-2020، Retrieved 25-3-2020. Edited.
3. ↑ ” Number of tourist arrivals in Venice 2003-2018 “, www.statista.com,23-3-2020، Retrieved 25-3-2020. Edited.
4. ↑ NP (2005), Venice guide, Italy: Netplan, Page 12. Edited.
5. ^ Zaven (2016), Venezia Unica Guide, Italy: Ve.La. S.p.A, Page 5,6,27-39. Edited.
6. ↑ ” The Best Time to Visit Venice”, www.santorinidave.com,30-12-2019، Retrieved 25-3-2020. Edited.
7. ↑ “Venice and its Lagoon”, www.whc.unesco.org, Retrieved 25-3-2020. Edited.