Venice is one of the most unique and popular cities in the world.
It is completely surrounded by water and has over 150 canals
through which the city's lifeblood flows. Everyone, from street
cleaners to tourists, must use a boat to get around, creating
a fun and unique experience for visitors. Its most famous waterway
is the Grand Canal which runs through the middle of the city,
and the adjacent avenue is often referred to as the most beautiful
street in all of Venice. Here you can hop on one of the vaporetti
(water buses) or motoscafi (water taxis) to get around. Of course,
you cannot leave Venice without a ride in one of the beloved
gondolas, an image which has become synonymous with Venice's
romantic atmosphere.
The city is also rich in history, and numerous art galleries,
museums, and landmarks call Venice home. A few of the famous
sites are the Basilica San Marco (an immense cathedral named
after the patron Saint Mark), Palazzo Ducale (an elegant waterfront
palace), and Piazza San Marco (Venice's most famous square).
Thirteenth to 19th-century architecture reigns over the city
and 20th-century buildings are pleasantly rare. Fine cuisine
is never hard to come by here, with so many excellent restaurants
serving delicious Italian food. Whether for its canals, its
cathedrals, or its cannelloni, Venice has quickly become a favorite
city in which to learn Italian.
Three Good Reasons
to Study Italian in Venice
Venice is one of the most unique
locations in which to study Italian. Built on over
100 small islands and woven with over 150 canals,
you will be studying on a floating city!
The school is located in the heart
of Venice (Campo Santa Margherita), and Venice is
located in the heart of Italy (both Rome and Florence
are just a few hours away). You couldn't be more
ideally situated.
Every year Venice holds some of
the world's most exciting events, such as the famous
"Carnival," and one of Europe's oldest
film festivals, "The Biennale del Cinema."
Spring (March-May) is a nice season
to visit Venice. Though wet at times, the average temperatures
are a pleasant 65ºF-75ºF (18ºC- 24ºC).
By summertime (June - Aug.) the days have lengthened and
the humidity is up. Average summer temperatures are 80ºF-90ºF
(27ºC-32ºC). Autumn is dry, but moisture arrives
in November. Average temperatures. during this season
are 64ºF- 75ºF (18ºC-24ºC). Although
winters in Venice are cold, about 42ºF-53ºF
(6ºC- 12ºC), there are many sunny days and fewer
tourists.
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