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Santa Lucia Railroad Station

Calatrava Bridge in Venice

0 bridges to cross:

1 large bridge (Ponte dei Scalzi) to cross:

2 bridges to cross (one large, one small):

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Where to stay in Venice:

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Our personal Venice hotel advice:

If you're arriving in Venice by car, a hotel in Mestre or Marghera (on the Italian mainland) may be convenient.
If it's summer and you love beach resorts, the Lido di Venezia is a good choice.
Otherwise, we urge you to stay in Venice's historic center, for a simple reason: Venice is at its best in early morning and the evening, when daytrippers are gone and you can enjoy the city without the crowds.

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