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Went to Venice for the first time this year and thoroughly enjoyed 3 days there.

Arrived by train from Ljubljana, Slovenia, a smooth 4 hour ride on the 'Casanova' train.

Didn't have a hotel booked and it can be expensive in Venice but managed to get a room in the nearby 'Villa Rosa' hotel via the accommodation agency in the main train station, S. Lucia.

So much to see in Venice and so much has been written about it elsewhere -- suffice to say if you haven't been you should try and go as soon as possible -- Venice is a real one-off.

Last visit to Venice: Jun 2004
Intro Written Oct 5, 2004
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Bora Bora Restaurants (1)

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opposite S. Lucia train station, Venice - Venice

S. Lucia train station Transportation (1)

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Grand Canal Things to Do (4)

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Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) Things to Do (4)

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Comments (5)

unravelau Sep 13, 2006 at 6:01 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for the great trip and tips around Venice Paul....Venice is in my sight for my next trip to Italy. Carole.
Diana75 May 12, 2006 at 2:20 AM Report Abuse

Great pictures as always, Paul. I just came back from a trip to Italy, not to Venice this time, but around. Still my favorite country... Greetings, Diana
jag17 Jul 20, 2005 at 6:46 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for stopping by my Yosemite pages. I took my first trip to Venice last year as well. I loved every minute of it!
JetlagCity Oct 5, 2004 at 3:11 PM Report Abuse

Hard to imagine a canal going through Piazza San Marco today, isn't it?! Looks like you got a lot of sunshine - great pics!
Maurizioago Oct 5, 2004 at 2:13 PM Report Abuse

A very good beginning!!!