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The Best Time o Visit Venice
There is not a best time of year to visit Venice. Every season has its own particular appeal. Considering the humid climate that characterizes Venice, one could say that the best period is between March and June, but also in August, when many Venetians go on vacation and the city remains in the hands of the tourists. In any case, you will soon discover that one trip to Venice s not enough, so come when you prefer to get to know the city and all of its aspects.
Venice and the Disabled
Whoever wants to visit Venice should first supply themselves with the necessary information. The advice is additionally important for those with particular needs. Pamphlets and Maps can be requested and consulted at the Informahandicap del Comune di Venezia. In this site you can also find tourist itineraries for disabled persons.
Rules to Follow in Venice
It is prohibited to:
- Sit or lay down on the ground for picnics.
- Litter.
- Swim or wade in the canals of the Bacini in St. Marks.
- Go around topless (for both men and women).
- Sleep or use sleeping bags in the squares or the streets.
- Use a bike.There are fines for those who violate these rules.
Where to Buy tickets for the Vaporettos and Buses
You can buy tickets in the ACTV ticket offices or other places which advertise the ACTV ticket services (certain bars, tobacco shops, and newsstands).
Tickets can also be purchased in the vaporettos with a small extra charge. Ask immediately when boarding to avoid a heavy fine. Please be sure to validate all tickets by stamping them in the machines in buses and in the Vaporetto stops.
Getting to Venice from Mestre in Vaporetto
You can take the ACTV line #25 from the San Giuliano Park in order to reach Venice. It stops at the Fondamenta Nuove and the Ospedale Civile. It costs 3.50Euro or 6.00Euro round-trip.
Banks
All banks are open from Monday to Friday from 8:30am until 1:30pm and from 2:30pm until 3:30pm. ATM machines are located on the outside of almost all of the banks.
Post Office
At the post office you can buy stamps and telephone cards, send letters and packages, and change money. The offices are usually open from 8:30am to 6:00pm from Monday to Friday and from 8:30am to 12:00noon on Saturday.
Pharmacies
Pharmacies are open from 8:30am to 12:30pm and from 4:00pm to 8:00pm from Monday to Friday and from 9:00am to 12:00noon on Saturday. The hours and nighttime service shifts are usually on display on the front door.
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