Destinations > Europe > Italy > Venice
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GeoStats:
Alternate Name: Venezia
Passport/Visa Requirements: US citizens need passports, but not visas.
Population: 269,441
Languages: Italian
Predominant Religions: Christian (Roman Catholic, Protestant)
Time Zone: 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (+1GMT). 6 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (+6EST).
Voltage Requirements: 220 volts
Phone Codes: 39, country code: 041, city code
Destination:
Venice
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Monthly Calendar
topJanuary 2013
1 January - New Year's Day
Public holiday
6 January-Epiphany
Public holiday
Throughout January — Opera
The Gran Teatro La Fenice opera company performs regularly at the PalaFenice on the island of Tronchetto; Teatro Malibran, near the Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal; and at various other venues. For information and tickets, call 049-662-552 or 041-2424. Continues through mid June.
Throughout January-Soccer
Associazione Calcio Venezia plays home games every other Sunday at Pierluigi Penzo Stadium on the island of Sant'Elena. For information, call 041-238-0700. For tickets, call 899-909-090. Season continues through early June.
topFebruary 2013
Mid February — Carnevale
With a two-week series of processions, masquerades, traditional ceremonies, music and festivities among the canals, squares and palaces of this ancient city, Venice's Carnival is one of the most celebrated and fascinating events in Europe. The entire city is filled with musicians, acrobats, theatre troupes and revellers from all countries, and for those with a more aristocratic bent, there are dozens of masked balls, "carnival brunches" and gala dinners in period costume to attend. Held 2 weeks before Lent – concludes March 8. For information, call 041-2747-966.
Throughout February — Opera
The Gran Teatro La Fenice opera company performs regularly at the PalaFenice on the island of Tronchetto; Teatro Malibran, near the Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal; and at various other venues. For information and tickets, call 049-662-552 or 041-2424. Continues through mid June.
Throughout February — Soccer
Associazione Calcio Venezia plays home games every other Sunday at Pierluigi Penzo Stadium on the island of Sant'Elena. For information, call 041-238-0700. For tickets, call 899-909-090. Season continues through early June.
topMarch 2013
29 Mar — Good Friday
Holiday
31 Mar — Easter Day
Holiday
Throughout March-Opera
The Gran Teatro La Fenice opera company performs regularly at the PalaFenice on the island of Tronchetto; Teatro Malibran, near the Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal; and at various other venues. For information and tickets, call 049-662-552 or 041-2424. Continues through mid June.
Throughout March-Soccer
Associazione Calcio Venezia plays home games every other Sunday at Pierluigi Penzo Stadium on the island of Sant'Elena. For information, call 041-238-0700. For tickets, call 899-909-090. Season continues through early June.
topApril 2013
1 April - Easter Monday
Public holiday
25 April - St. Mark's Day
Public Holiday. Feast day honoring the city's patron saint
25 April - Liberation Day
Public holiday
Throughout April - Opera
The Gran Teatro La Fenice opera company performs regularly at the PalaFenice on the island of Tronchetto; Teatro Malibran, near the Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal; and at various other venues. For information and tickets, call 049-662-552 or 041-2424. Continues through mid June.
Throughout April - Soccer
Associazione Calcio Venezia plays home games every other Sunday at Pierluigi Penzo Stadium on the island of Sant'Elena. For information, call 041-238-0700. For tickets, call 899-909-090. Season continues through early June.
topMay 2013
1 May - Labor Day
Public holiday
19 May—Festa della Sensa
This Feast of the Ascension has been marked in Venice for more than 1,000 years by a symbolic wedding ceremony with the sea. Originally the doge would throw a gold ring into the water to celebrate the port city's relationship with the sea; now the mayor plays the part. Regattas follow. Phone 041-241-2988.
26 May—Vogalonga
Thousands of nonmotorized boats compete in this friendly race from the lagoon to Burano, and back down through the Grand Canal. For more information, phone 041-521-0544.
Throughout May - Opera
The Gran Teatro La Fenice opera company performs regularly at the PalaFenice on the island of Tronchetto; Teatro Malibran, near the Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal; and at various other venues. For information and tickets, call 049-662-552 or 041-2424. Continues through mid June.
Throughout May - Soccer
Associazione Calcio Venezia plays home games every other Sunday at Pierluigi Penzo Stadium on the island of Sant'Elena. For information, call 041-238-0700. For tickets, call 899-909-090. Season continues through early June.
topJune 2013
2 June - Anniversary of the Republic
Public holiday
5 June - Festa della Sensa
The Feast of the Ascension has been marked in Venice for more than 1,000 years by a symbolic wedding ceremony with the sea. Originally the doge would throw a gold ring into the water to celebrate the port city's relationship with the sea; now the mayor plays casts a laurel crown and ring. Regattas follow. Tel: +39 041 2747739.
Early June - Venice Biennale - Dance
8th International Festival of Contemporary Dance. During Venice Biennale, various groups present a two-month-long international dance festival, Dance Zero. Various venues. For information, call 041-521-8898.
Late Jun— Arena di Verona
More than eight decades old, this annual opera festival features world-famous singers and directors at the ancient Roman Arena in Verona (65 mi/105 km from Venice). Past performers include Maria Callas and Beniamino Gigli. Continues through August. For more information, call 045-800-5151.
Early June - Soccer
Associazione Calcio Venezia finishes out its season early June with final game on Sunday at Pierluigi Penzo Stadium on the island of Sant'Elena. For information, call 041-238-0700. For tickets, call 899-909-090.
Early-Mid June - Opera
End of the opera season for The Gran Teatro La Fenice opera company. Performances are held at the PalaFenice on the island of Tronchetto; Teatro Malibran, near the Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal; and at various other venues. For information and tickets, call 049-662-552 or 041-2424.
topJuly 2013
Mid Jul— Festa del Redentore
The Feast Day of the Redeemer is a religious festival celebrating the city's recovery from the plague of 1576. A bridge of boats crosses the Giudecca Canal to the church of the Redentore, and a huge fireworks display lights up the sky.
Throughout July - Arena di Verona
More than eight decades old, this annual opera festival features world-famous singers and directors at the ancient Roman Arena in Verona (65 mi/105 km from Venice). Past performers include Maria Callas and Beniamino Gigli. Continues through 31 Aug. For more information, call 045-800-5151.
Throughout July—Venice Biennale
This historic festival, held on odd-numbered and alternate years, showcases the best in visual arts, film, dance, music, theater and architecture. Various venues, though most events happen at the Giardini Biennale. For more information, call 041-521-8711. Continues through 27 Nov.
Throughout July—Art Exhibit
As part of Venice Biennale, the International Art Exhibition hosts two main sets of conferences and discussions on both a local and global scale. For information, call 041-526-4546. Continues through 27 Nov.
topAugust 2013
15 August-Assumption Day
Public holiday
Late Aug—Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica
This international film festival, part of La Biennale di Venezia, screens nearly 150 narrative fiction films, documentaries and shorts. The prestigious Golden Lion is awarded for best film. The cinemas at Lido di Venezia. For information and tickets, call 041-272-6501. Continues through Sep.
August - La Biennale di Venezia - 12th International Architecture Exhibition
The 12th International Architecture Exhibition is directed by Kazuyo Sejima and titled People meet in Architecture. Concludes November 21st.
Throughout August - Arena di Verona
More than eight decades old, this annual opera festival features world-famous singers and directors at the ancient Roman Arena in Verona (65 mi/105 km from Venice). Past performers include Maria Callas and Beniamino Gigli. For more information, call 045-800-5151.
topSeptember 2013
1-2 Sep—Arena di Verona
More than eight decades old, this annual opera festival features world-famous singers and opera directors staging performances at the ancient Roman Arena. Past performers include Maria Callas and Beniamino Gigli. Verona (65 mi/105 km from Venice). For more information, call 045-800-5151. Concludes 3 Sep.
Early September - La Biennale di Venezia - 68th Venice International Film Festival
The Venice Film festival is by far the oldest film festival in existence today. Screenings take place all over Venice, but the center of the action is the Lido area of the city. The "Golden Lion" along with Cannes' "Palme d'Or" is one of the few trophies in the film world that can compare to the Oscar. For information and tickets, call 041-272-6501.
2 Sep—September - Regata Storica
This historical boatrace and festival features a procession of decorated historic boats along the Grand Canal course, with their crews decked out in period dress. This is followed by four actual races that test the strength and skill of the city's gondoliers and other expert rowers. Phone 041-274-7735.
Early-Late September - Opera
The Gran Teatro La Fenice opera company performs regularly at the PalaFenice on the island of Tronchetto; Teatro Malibran, near the Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal; and at various other venues. Continues through mid June 2009. For information and tickets, call 049-662-552 or 041-2424.
Late September - Soccer
Associazione Calcio Venezia plays home games every other Sunday at Pierluigi Penzo Stadium on the island of Sant'Elena. For information, call 041-238-0700. For tickets, call 899-909-090. Season continues through early June 2009
Throughout September—Venice Biennale
This historic festival, held on odd-numbered and alternate years, showcases the best in visual arts, film, dance, music, theater and architecture. Various venues, though most events happen at the Giardini Biennale. For more information, call 041-521-8711. Continues through 27 Nov.
Throughout September—Art Exhibit
As part of Venice Biennale, the International Art Exhibition hosts two main sets of conferences and discussions on both a local and global scale. For information, call 041-526-4546. Continues through 27 Nov.
topOctober 2013
6-13 October – La Biennale di Venezia - International Festival of Contemporary Music
Part of La Biennale di Venezia, this event features electronic music and ensembles. Various venues. For information and tickets, call +39 041-521-2424.
28 October - Venice Marathon
Starting in Piazza Marconi in Stra, a small town outside of Venice, 6,000 enthusiastic runners race through the narrow streets to finish on the Riva dei Sette Martiri near Piazza San Marco. The course takes the runners past some of Venice's most famous landmarks and across 15 bridges. Tel: +39 041-532-1871.
Throughout October—Venice Biennale
This historic festival, held on odd-numbered and alternate years, showcases the best in visual arts, film, dance, music, theater and architecture. Various venues, though most events happen at the Giardini Biennale. For more information, call 041-521-8711. Continues through 27 Nov.
Throughout October—Art Exhibit
As part of Venice Biennale, the International Art Exhibition hosts two main sets of conferences and discussions on both a local and global scale. For information, call 041-526-4546. Continues through 27 Nov.
Throughout October - Opera
The Gran Teatro La Fenice opera company performs regularly at the PalaFenice on the island of Tronchetto; Teatro Malibran, near the Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal; and at various other venues. For information and tickets, call 049-662-552 or 041-2424. Continues through mid-June 2012.
Throughout October - Soccer
Associazione Calcio Venezia plays home games every other Sunday at Pierluigi Penzo Stadium on the island of Sant'Elena. For information, call 041-238-0700. For tickets, call 899-909-090. Season continues through early June 2012.
topNovember 2013
1 November—All Saints' Day
Public holiday
4 November - World War I Victory Anniversary Day
Public holiday. Celbrated in parts of Italy to mark the end of the country's participation on World War I.
21 November - Festa della Salute
The Basilica della Santa Maria della Salute was built as a tribute to the Madonna after the city's deliverance from the plague of 1630-31. Today, a procession across the Grand Canal ends at the church, where participants pray for their loved ones.
Throughout November - Opera
The Gran Teatro La Fenice opera company performs regularly at the PalaFenice on the island of Tronchetto; Teatro Malibran, near the Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal; and at various other venues. For information and tickets, call 049-662-552 or 041-2424. Continues through mid June 2012.
Throughout November - Soccer
Associazione Calcio Venezia plays home games every other Sunday at Pierluigi Penzo Stadium on the island of Sant'Elena. For information, call 041-238-0700. For tickets, call 899-909-090. Season continues through early June 2012.
topDecember 2013
8 December - Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Public holiday
25 December—Christmas Day
Public holiday
26 December - St. Stephen's Day
Public holiday
Throughout December - Opera
The Gran Teatro La Fenice opera company performs regularly at the PalaFenice on the island of Tronchetto; Teatro Malibran, near the Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal; and at various other venues. For information and tickets, call 049-662-552 or 041-2424. Continues through mid June 2012.
Throughout December - Soccer
Associazione Calcio Venezia plays home games every other Sunday at Pierluigi Penzo Stadium on the island of Sant'Elena. For information, call 041-238-0700. For tickets, call 899-909-090. Season continues through early June 2012.
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