St. Mark's Square, or Piazza San Marco, is Venice's main public square. Go for the restaurants, stay for the night music!

Popularly known as just "The Salute," this baroque Catholic basilica's dome is a key part of the Venice skyline. Due to its history as a 17th century "plague church," it features art referencing the Black Death.

When in... Venice! An essential and scenic activity for anyone visiting this city of canals.

To get to Venice from Marco Polo (VCE) airport take ACTV's bus number 5, running every 15-20 minutes. The bus takes passengers to the Piazzale Roma terminal in Venice's city center and takes about 25 minutes.

For getting around Venice other than walking, a vaporetto, or water taxi, is an affordable option.

This yearly festival, which ends with Lent, is essentially a Mardi Gras celebration, and is famous for its enchanting costumes and masks. Book well in advance as this is one of Italy's most popular events!