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Tips for Venice

March 20, 2024May 1, 2024 Travel for Kids

Tips for Venice with kids – Arrival, day tickets for waterbuses, timed entrance for St. Mark’s Basilica, exploring the city how to avoid getting lost, disadvantages of strollers, self-service laundromat, best family hotels and apartment rentals.

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Look for Dragons in Venice

November 4, 2015February 13, 2020 Travel for Kids

The lion of St. Mark is everywhere, but visiting Venice with kids, look for dragons too.

Scenes of Saint Theodore, Saint George, Archangel Michael, and Santa Margherita defeating dragons are portrayed in mosaics, paintings, reliefs and sculpture throughout the city.

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Lions of Venice

November 3, 2015April 18, 2024 Travel for Kids

The winged lion of Saint Mark is the symbol of Venice. Discovering Venice with kids, lions are everywhere you look. Find out why the lion holds a book, the Venetian flag in battle, and where to see our favorite lions.

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Boats in Venice: Life without a car

November 2, 2015February 13, 2020 Travel for Kids

Venice is famous for its gondolas, but visiting the city with kids, see how many different kinds of boats you can spot. And think about life without a car – how do you get around, collect garbage, pick up hotel laundry, transport goods, deliver mail and packages, go shopping, renovate an apartment, need an ambulance, put out a fire?

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Tips: Visiting St. Mark’s Basilica Venice

November 1, 2015February 16, 2025 Travel for Kids

St. Mark’s Basilica is a “must see” in Venice, and here’s tips for exploring the Basilica, how to avoid long lines, find the only restroom inside, and discover golden treasures.

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Venice best family hotels

January 3, 2015February 13, 2020 Travel for Kids

Find the best hotels for families in Venice. Remember, you won’t drive up to a hotel and unload all your stuff. And roller bags don’t work well on those bridges with lots of steps over the canals.

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