Tips for Venice with kids – arrival from the airport and train station, day tickets for waterbuses, timed entrance for St. Mark’s Basilica, exploring the city but avoid getting lost, disadvantages of strollers, self-service laundromat, best family hotels and apartment rentals.
Read more…Look for Dragons in Venice
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.
Read more…Lion of St. Mark
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.
Read more…Boats in Venice: Life without a car
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?
Read more…Visiting St. Mark’s Basilica Venice
St. Mark’s Basilica is a “must see” in Venice, and here’s a few tips to have fun visiting the church, how to avoid long lines, find the only restroom inside, and discover golden treasures.
Read more…Venice best family hotels
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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