The first time I saw Venice I was dumbstruck at this glorious civilization emerging from the water, kind of crumbling, kind of leaning, and supporting itself still. We stayed at the Gritti Palace and listened to the church bells ring all the time. I had the best nap of my life there.—Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, actress

Explore the charms of Venice with sculptor and glassworks artist Dale Chihuly in the October 1999 issue of TRAVELER.

LEARN MORE

Carnevale di Venezia
http://www.venicecarnival.iti.it
This Italian-language site of the annual Carnival of Venice offers a calendar of events as well as useful addresses and phone numbers.

DolceVita City Guides: Venezia/Venice
http://usa.dolcevita.com/travel/
guide/guideve.htm
Read about the sights, sounds, tastes, and feel of Venice. See itineraries for touring the lagoon, learn more about the Veneto region, browse general tourist information, or consult maps.

Italia: Venice
http://www.italiantourism.com/html/
venez_en.html
This site provides valuable links to information on tourism and culture in Venice.

VeNETia
http://www.venetia.it/index.htm
You’ll find maps, sightseeing information, interesting history, and a helpful glossary of Italian terms on this colorful site.

Venezia Net
http://www.doge.it
Be a virtual tourist and browse Venice’s main attractions and events before booking your hotel here.

Venice Incoming
http://www.elmoro.com/
Get the scoop on Venice—where, what, when and how.

VENICEWORLD
http://www.veniceworld.com/
This independent site provides links to information about accommodations, restaurants, nightlife, arts and transportation.

Veneto
http://www.initaly.com/regions/
veneto/veneto.htm
Get the inside information about the entire Veneto region: how to cook white asparagus, how to avoid getting lost in Venice, and even how to book an affordable room on a canal.