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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s easy to start daydreaming about Jet2 city breaks, and Venice is sure to be top of your list. While Paris has its plus points, Venice is a different ball game.
First and foremost, you have the novelty of the city built on water, with no roads in sight.
And it’s the buildings that make the city what it is – one of the greatest in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What is there to see in Venice? How about these for starters:
- Piazza San Marco
- The Doge’s Palace
- The breathtaking Frari church
- Gallerie dell’Accademia
- Bridge of Sighs
Of course, there are lovely Venetian restaurants and more cultural buildings to see than you’ll have time to take in. Any true short city break to Venice needs a heavenly base – and there are lots of romantic hotels to choose from. Travel will be flights into Venice Marco Polo airport.
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Let’s examine some of the incredible things to experience during your romantic city break.
Piazza San Marco
If you’re unsure of your classical Venetian heritage, or your Italian language for that matter, you might at first glance think this is a tasty pizza offering. But when we point out this is known in English as St Mark’s Square, all becomes clear.
St Mark’s is Venice’s best-known square, right in the heart of the city, and a must-visit. First built in the ninth century, it grew to its current size much more recently – back in 1177! Napoleon called it “the world’s most beautiful drawing room”, and you’ll agree while being enchanted by its extraordinary architecture.
Here you will find St Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and the Museo Correr. As you pass the hours away while people watching as you sip a cappuccino at one of the many nearby trendy cafes, it’s worth remembering that the square is at the city’s lowest point and is always the first to flood.
Not to worry, though, because Venice is ideal for a life on the waves. Literally.
How much is a Gondola ride in Venice?
Remember the television advert for Cornetto ice cream, where the gondolier sang while ferrying his passenger around the canals of Venice? You, too, can experience this romantic excursion – with your partner, of course, and minus the singing (though many gondoliers are happy to exercise their vocal cords).
There are hundreds of them, winding their way along the canals that criss-cross the city. So, how much is a gondola ride in Venice? Quite a lot! During the day, expect to pay around €80 for 30 minutes or €120 at night. Make sure you agree on a price before setting off.
Venice restaurants to try
As you’d expect, much of the local cuisine is seafood. You can also find the usual Italian staples of pizza, pasta and risotto, but meat dishes are traditionally not so popular.
According to Tripadvisor, the three best local cuisine Venice restaurants to try (and why wouldn’t you want to try local grub?) are the Wisteria Restaurant, Ristorante Alle Corone and Impronta.
Best Jet2 city breaks hotels in Venice
The Inspired Luxury Escapes website includes several recommendations on where to stay for romantic city breaks in Venice to remember. There’s the classical Ai Mori D’Oriente, or the Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal (the main waterway through the city).
At the high end is the Bauer Palazzo, while those with a smaller budget in mind might prefer the Hotel Plaza.
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