Discovering Venice

We at Luxrest Venice have always been fond of Sant'Erasmo island, in the Venetian lagoon, the garden of Venice, an oasis of peace, immersed in the tranquility of the lagoon.

Have you ever noticed, when hanging around in Venice, strange bas-reliefs above the front doors? Have you ever wondered what they are?

They're called PATERE and they're a typical feature of Venetian architecture, be it religious or civil. They're originally from the 10th Century and they're a decorative motive of houses and churches in the Venetian lagoon area.

Did you now that you can find book-crossing stations all around Venice, on the Lido, Pellestrina, Murano, Burano and Torcello island?

Venice municipality sponsored their making and the stations have been designed and built by the students from the Fine Art Accademy and the Scenography school. 

Have fun finding them during your strolls around Venice!

When asked what is the best time of year to visit Venice, most people would answer May or June. It's a reasonable answer: the climate is mild but not too hot yet, days are longer... it's the reason why the shoulder seasons are usually considered high season in art cities. This means that also September and October, in Venice, are part of the high season!

Sunday, the 19th of May 2024 will be the Pentecoste feast, which in Venice is historically associated to one of the main events in town: the Vogalonga!

Springtime has definitely arrived in Venice and April is is bringing us wonderful blooms all around the town: if you wish to enjoy your private one, don't waste any time and book your stay at Barbaria Terrace apartment: a wonderful, blooming wisteria is waiting for you! Get in touch with us at Luxrest Venice! 

Easter Holiday is coming! Warmer and longer days are coming, Springtime is the best season in terms of temperature. Take the chance of booking one of our last available flats for Easter and enjoy an aperitivo on one of our terraces! Get in touch with us at Luxrest Venice!

Venice Carnival is on again! You can love it or hate it, but it's undeniably a part of Venice identity. This crazy extravaganza still has the power to let us live, even if for just a short time, the fantasy of the Serenissima, the beautiful costumes, the parties and their mysteries...

The access fee to Venice is now active and Venice municipality issued the instructions.

The fee will be applied on the following days:

April 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 2024;

May 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 2024;

June 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, 2024

July 6, 7, 13, 14, 2024.

The contribution is not due from 4.00 pm to 8.30 am.

Important: the fee is not applied to:

Christmas is coming, there's a festive air around in Venice! Take the chance to see Saint-Mark's square and its beautiful Christmas tree, the Procuratie arcades with their beautiful lights and Murano chandeliers, the sweets and crafts stall all around and the ice-skating rink in campo San Polo!