Venice

Christmas is coming and uncertainty reigns supreme: where will we be allowed to go? Who can we celebrate with? But one of the questions which still has no answer is: when can we travel again?

We all surely already plan where we would like to go when our freedom of movement will be safely restablished, and I'm sure that many of you already think of coming back to Venice! 

It's a real pleasure to welcome a guest post: Alice Mulhearn, who lived in Venice for 6 months, is sharing her hints with us and we totally agree on her point: Venice is not just for tourists. When travelling back and forth is not easy, planning a long term stay in Venice could be and be an option to consider - be sure that here at Luxrest Venice we will be more than happy to assist you finding an accommodation and providing local advice!

For those who wish or need to travel these days, rules and ordinances changes day by day, that's why here at Luxrest Venice we always keep an eye on the official news and warnings. Don't hesitate to contact us if you plan a trip to Venice and you're not sure about the obligations to be respected!

These are the rules for travellers from abroad according to the healthcare office of the Veneto region, last updated on the 13th October 2020:

For those arriving to Italy from:

A lovely apartment to rent in Dorsoduro Venice for six guests.

Dorsoduro, Venice: are you looking for a stylish apartment for rental? Thus, have a look to our Ca’ del Redentore, a super-bright and comfortable flat located just in the centre of this amazing Sestiere. Fully equipped, this place will be your perfect accommodation for an unforgettable holiday in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

June is bringing plenty of changes in terms of how we can live our city and how we can travel, we at Luxrest Venice are constantly following the latest official news and we're more than happy to share any update we have with you.

There are general rules issued by the Italian government, applying to the whole national territory, whereas each region has the right to impose stricter regulations, according to the local medical reports. Here is what citizens and visitors can and can't do in Venice from June onwards.

Dorsoduro apartment in Venice: modern and Venetian, with views on water

If you are looking for a Dorsoduro apartment in Venice do not miss the most charming and lovely one: Luxrest Venice Ca' del Redentore flat.

We are pleased to announce that we can reopen and welcome you back to our facilities!

The Veneto region has provided directives to ensure that the recovery takes place in safety and in the protection of guests and workers. These directives are in continuity with the national ones shared in the Prime Minister Decree dated 26 April 2020.

We are committed to sanitizing all apartments before and after each stay and preparing the apartments for all next guests!

From 1500 to 1700 Venice was one of the greatest power in the world and all the aspects of its political, economical and everyday life were impeccably organized. Among the numerous institutions, the Militia de Mar was one of the most important since it administrated probably the major source of power and earnings: the Navy…!

The Scuola Grande di San Rocco, in San Polo, was founded in 1478 by a consistent group of very rich venetians. But what were these schools about? What position did they have in Venice? And why the Scuola di San Rocco is called in this way? Let yourself be amazed by this little journey into the history of Venice…