Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Venice, Italy

Venice is composed of more than a hundred tiny islets and connected by a series of canals, making it a sinking city.




Climate: Mediterranean climate for coastal areas with a Continental climate for the inner parts of the city. Colder and wet in higher areas. Average temperatures year-round is about 52°-66° and fluctuate little.


Government: Republic


Population: 57.9 million


Language(s): Italian



Currency: Euro (1 USD = 1.08 Euros)


Time Difference: 6+ hours



Hotel Bucintoro

Cost: $417/night



Casino Municpale (Day 19)

Entrance Fee: 10 Euros (7.80 USD)

18th Century Setting/feel

Piazza San Marco (Day 19)
Site of many significant religious and political happenings. Known as the "drawing room" of the world. Enjoy music and nightlife. Looks great lit up at night. No cost.

Piccolo Mondo (Day 20)

Pub during the day, club at night. Nice club for young people. Small, but always packed. Only 10 Euros for an entrance fee, which includes a complimentary drink.


Harry's Bar (Day 21)
Cost: $41+
Birthplace of famous Bellini drink and the Carpaccio dessert.
*Hemingway actually came here a time or two.

Flight from Venice, Italy to Havana, Cuba ($)

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