Discovering Venice in Two Days
Venice in Two Days: Murano and Burano Islands
On the second day we took a boat Vaporetto in San Marcos square. Previously we acquired a full day ticket that includes all the routes throughout the day. Our destination is the islands of Murano and Burano
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During the trip to the island of Murano, (famous for its glass sculptures) you can enjoy the views of Piazza San Marco, Palazzo Ducaly and the Lido of Venice.
We arrived in Murano and noticed that in architecture, it is very similar to Venice, but smaller. It also has bridges and channels and the same charm.Ā Ā We walk through the streets enjoying the shops that sell all kinds of objects and sculptures of glass and crystal.
Glass Museum
You can also visit the Glass Museum and the churches of: Chiesa dei Santi Maria e Donato and the Chiesa di san Pietro martire ( see map & Pics)
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Back at night, we could enjoy the same views in the morning but with the special charm of the night lighting of Venice. For the end of the day, we had dinner in one of the restaurants of the Piazza San Marcos.
Leaning Towers in Venice
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See theĀ pot ā¼ Venice in two days -first day
Venice in Two Days: TransportationĀ
In the historic centre
Gondola
- San Marcuola – FĆ³ndaco dei Turchi (near the Museo di Storia Naturale) [MonāSat 9amā12:30pm; to 1pm in winter]
- Santa Sofia – Rialto Pescaria (Rialto Market) [Mon-Sat 7:30amā8pm; Sun 8:45amā7pm]
- San TomĆ – Sant’ Angelo [MonāSat 7:30amā8pm; Sun 8:30amā7:30pm]
- San Barnaba – San Samuele [MonāSat 8:30amā1:30pm]
- Santa MariaĀ del Giglio – Salute [Daily 9amā6pm]
- Riva del Carbon – Riva del Vin [MonāSat 8amā1pm]
- Dogana (San Marco -Calle Vallaresso) – Punta della Dogana [Daily 9amā2pm]
How Much does the Traghetto Cost?
Fares went up tremedously in 2013 (to ā¬ 2) and again in 2014 (to ā¬ 4) after the city stopped subsidizing the service.
YouĀ now pay ā¬ 4. :Ā You hand your fare to the gondolier when boarding.
Most people ride standing up.
Public transport
Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti VenezianoĀ (ACTV) is a public company responsible for public transportation in Venice.
Discovering Venice in two days – Lagoon area
The main public transportation means are motorisedĀ waterbusesĀ (vaporetto) which ply regular routes along the Grand Canal and between the city’s islands. The only gondole still in common use by Venetians are theĀ traghetti, foot passengerĀ ferriesĀ crossing the Grand Canal at certain points without bridges. Other gondole target tourists on an hourly basis.
TheĀ Venice People MoverĀ (managed by ASM) is aĀ cable-operatedĀ public transitĀ system connectingĀ Tronchetto islandĀ with Piazzale Roma. Water taxis are also active.Ā Venice in two days. What Can I Take on an Airplane?
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“All the routes throught the city” in one day? Venice in two days? Seriously? I could spend a month there and only see some of it.
He’s referring to the water taxi system. Basically a full access bus pass. I think I ate at the place in the middle, hard to tell though
OK, but still reckons “Travel Venice in two days”.
Totally. I spent, I think, two days there and we only hit the surface.