La Biennale di Venezia
From mid-June through early November in odd-numbered years, Venice hosts a world-famous exposition of modern art that features painters, sculptors, and performance artists from around the world.

Looking back on the Biennale
A report (with photos) on an earlier international exposition of modern art in Venice.

Carnival (Carnevale)

Venice Carnival - Carnevale di Venezia
In Venice during February, "Who was that masked man?' isn't a question about the Lone Ranger.

Venice Carnival Dates
Plan your trip to the Carnevale di Venezia with our calendar.

Venice Carnival Masks
Whether you're headed for Carnevale or enjoying it vicariously at home, you can learn about Venetian Carnival masks--and where to buy them in Venice.

Film Festival

Venice International Film Festival
Film Critic Roger Ebert has described Venice's Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica as "Cannes without the hassle."

Other Events

Fall Festivals in Venice
After All Saints' Day on Nov. 1, stick around for the Festival of Santa Maria della Salute on Nov. 21--and watch the Venetians walk on water.

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Hotel Advice:

Location can be important in a car-free city with 400+ bridges, especially when you're walking with luggage. Before you book, see:

Hotel Recomendations by Area
Find hotels that are handy to the airport, railroad station, cruise port, or Piazza San Marco, and in Mestre.

Aerial Venice Hotels
Read our tips on choosing the right sestiere or district. Then view individual hotels and their surroundings in large satellite photos and aerial close-ups.

MSC cruise ship in Venice

Venice for Cruisers:

Venice canal reflections

From our Venice Travel Blog:

A water taxi ride to Venice Airport
A warning about water taxis
Venice Railroad Station: a vaporetto view
Long lines at Venice Airport
Free boat trips to Murano
Need to pee? Prepare to pay
Crime in Venice
The perils of overpacking
Venetian daily life

Maggie in Venice

From Maggie in Venice:

A dog's life in Venice
A Beagle boards a water bus
Maggie in Venice video clips