Events
Venice Carnival
Masks, parades, performances and a city that changes character for a few extraordinary weeks.
Read articleVenice, events and lagoon life
The Marghera Venice Apartments Journal
Events, traditions, practical information and local inspiration to help you experience Venice with more confidence and context.
EventsArt & CultureFamiliesPet FriendlyPractical VeniceTransportFood & TraditionsLiving Venice
Events
Festa del Redentore
One of the nights Venetians care about most: tradition, boats and fireworks over the lagoon.
Read article
Events
Christmas & New Year in Venice
Winter lights, quieter calli and New Year celebrations in the heart of the lagoon.
Read article
Art & Culture
Venice Film Festival
The Lido becomes an international cinema hub for premieres, screenings and the red carpet.
Read article
Art & Culture
Venice Biennale
Giardini, Arsenale and exhibitions across the city bring art, architecture and creativity to Venice.
Read article
Families
Venice with children
Squares, museums, vaporetto rides, green spaces and well-timed breaks can make Venice wonderful for children.
Read article
Pet Friendly
Venice with your dog
Exploring calli and campi with your dog is possible with a little practical planning.
Read article
Practical Venice
Acqua alta in Venice: what to know
What acqua alta really is, how long it lasts, why some areas flood first and how MOSE works.
Read article
Transport
Where to park when visiting Venice
Apartment parking, Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto: understand the main options when arriving by car.
Read article
Food & Traditions
The Venetian Spritz
For much of the world it is a cocktail. For Venetians, it is simply aperitivo.
Read article
Food & Traditions
Venetian cicchetti
Baccalà, sarde in saor, meatballs and crostini: small bites that belong to Venice’s bacaro culture.
Read article
Living Venice
How to enjoy Venice respectfully
Simple local etiquette for enjoying the city while remembering that Venice is also someone’s home.
Read articleKeep exploring
Looking for a specific destination?
Our Guides focus on Venice, the islands and day trips across Veneto, while the Journal covers events, traditions and practical travel advice.
Open all guides