Venice is a great place to be over the Christmas period with the local Xmas market and the general atmosphere that one enjoys in this holiday season. Below are some tips for making the most out of your trip to Venice at Christmas time.
Visit St Marks Basilica - Don’t forget that as well as being one of the most popular tourist attractions in Venice St Marks Basilica is a functioning cathedral. The Christmas Eve Midnight Mass is a stunning service which is one of the most
perfect ways to spend the most festive night of the year. Just make sure you remember the mass actually starts at 2230 and not midnight.
Visit the museums - Don’t write off Boxing Day as an opportunity to visit the city’s many museums and tourist sites. Most will be open on this day, and with most people off celebrating Christmas this could be the ideal day to explore.
The Bells - The bells of the churches and cathedrals in Venice ring out to signal the start of Christmas masses. Find out what time these bells will be ringing and make sure you are outside when it happens. The sound of the many bells echos around the walls and the water making a truly magical sound which will make you feel incredibly festive.
Christmas Market - The best Christmas market in Venice is at Campo San Stefano and is a must visit for anybody in the area at this time. The area is transformed into something of a Christmas village and sells a superb range of Venetian goods as well as local foods and drinks.
Visit St Marks Basilica - Don’t forget that as well as being one of the most popular tourist attractions in Venice St Marks Basilica is a functioning cathedral. The Christmas Eve Midnight Mass is a stunning service which is one of the most
perfect ways to spend the most festive night of the year. Just make sure you remember the mass actually starts at 2230 and not midnight.Visit the museums - Don’t write off Boxing Day as an opportunity to visit the city’s many museums and tourist sites. Most will be open on this day, and with most people off celebrating Christmas this could be the ideal day to explore.
The Bells - The bells of the churches and cathedrals in Venice ring out to signal the start of Christmas masses. Find out what time these bells will be ringing and make sure you are outside when it happens. The sound of the many bells echos around the walls and the water making a truly magical sound which will make you feel incredibly festive.
Christmas Market - The best Christmas market in Venice is at Campo San Stefano and is a must visit for anybody in the area at this time. The area is transformed into something of a Christmas village and sells a superb range of Venetian goods as well as local foods and drinks.
