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| | | Venice | | Did you know?
Venice sank by 23cm during the 20th century.
Language
Italian
Visas
None required from the UK.
Getting there
There are plenty of flights to Venice from the UK. Get the water taxi or a bus from the airport.
Flying time from London
Two hours
Getting around
Easiest way is on foot. Cars are not allowed in the city. The best all-round view is from a vaporetto (water bus) - and then of course there are the gondolas.
Currency
Euro
Costs
At time of writing, approximate prices: bottle of beer £2.50, moderate restaurant meal £15, roll of camera film £2.50-£3.50. There are no taxis, or indeed cars, in Venice, but a single vaporetto ticket costs just over £1.50.
Weather
In summer it's 70-85F/21-29C; and in winter a balmy 50-65F/10-18C.
Time difference
One hour ahead of GMT
International dialling code from the UK
00 39 041
Voltage
220V/50Hz
Opening hours
Shops and businesses open Mon-Sat 8.30am-1pm and then 5-7.30pm; banks Mon-Fri 8.30am-1.30pm and then 2.30-4.30pm.
Health - Before you go
No innoculations necessary. Make sure you have an EHIC form (from UK post offices) so you can claim back any medical treatment you may need in Venice.
Health - When you are there
If you need a hospital, the Ospedale Civili Riuniti di Venezia is in Campo SS Giovanni e Paolo.
Warnings
Pickpockets and bag-snatchers are the main problems for travellers. Keep all your belongings in a money belt.
Emergency
Police 113, ambulance 523 00 00 (call 112 for emergency services in foreign languages). British Consulate, Palazzo Querini, Dorsoduro 1051, Tel. 041 522 7207.
Customs
Siestas are the norm so expect shops to shut between 1 and 4pm.
Pets
Provided you have the correct paperwork, your pet can go between Venice and the UK under the Pet Travel Scheme. This takes several months to set up, so see your vet.
Tipping
You are not expected to tip on top of restaurant or taxi charges.
Tourist office
Italian State Tourist Board, 1 Princes St, London W1R 8AY, Tel. 020 7408 1254. Brochure line: 09001 600280 (calls cost 60p per minute).
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