Hello, I'll move to Mestre soon, as I'll start studying at Ca ' Foscari. I'm looking for accommodation, and the most suitable option I could find so far is Cx Mestre dormitory. (I like dorms better to socialize more, and I'm afraid of scams with housing). But the thing is, everyone says Cx Mestre is located in a really sketchy area (Via Ca' Marcello, 15, 30172 Venezia VE, İtalya). It is next to the train station, and when I checked on maps, there are lots of empty underground ways. I don't know if I'll have to go under these bridges when going to school. Do you guys have any experiences or recommendations? Should I check for other dorms as well? As far as I know, most of the other dorms are full, and my budget is no more than 450 euros per month.

...for contributing to the tourist crowds.

My wife and I spent the last two nights of our summer holiday in Venice and I apologize for being part of the tourist crowd. We enjoyed Venice's alleys, wine, food, and tried to keep away from the normal tourist spots. While making our way from our ferry stop to the hotel, we passed graffiti that said "Tourists go home". I can sympathize with the author.

As much as I would love to come back, perhaps in the fall/winter when the crowds are smaller, I'm feeling that I won't even do that. I just don't want to be part of the problem.

Hello! Me and my friend from Norway wants to study in Italy, and Venice is one of the places we are considering. It’s a beautiful city and I love the football team. But I also know that tourism is kinda killing the city. I really want to feel like I’m living in Italy and want to live the Italian way. So I have a few questions. Is the tourism so bad that it kills the Italian vibe and feeling? How are the locals, are they open and is it easy to find new friends? How is the university and the community around it? Where do the locals live?

I plan on renting a car from the airport in Venice to travel to the Dolomites.

Before we travel towards the dolomites we want to explore Venice.

Is parking easily available around the area? Or is it better to cab into Venice first and then return to the airport to collect the car?

We will be in Venice for around 5 hours so any recommendations of attractions are also welcome!

This was taken about a block away from the Rialto bridge

Me and my boyfriend will be traveling to Venice for two days in September,on the 11th and the 12th of the month,we will be taking the early train from Bologna to Venice.Since we will be staying for only two nights, I'm looking for the most important landmarks of the city to visit during those two days,and since I am a huge fan of Assassin's Creed,you can imagine my excitement above everything!

The room we booked to spend the nights at is around San Polo as we considered and checked it to be an ideal spot to visit the nearest most visited places of the city.

I know that one of the biggest attractions of the city is the Basilica di San Marco but I was wondering if the waiting to go inside and the expensive ticket is really worth to spend almost half one of our days in Venice for it.

Could we maybe "exchange" one of Venice's most precious attractions for an other more quieter but also beautiful one? What would you recommend?

Also,any tips and/or recommendations about the city are highly appreciated as well as good restaurants to have lunch or an evening beverage at ❤️

Thank you!

The airport in Venice

Al redentore vale tutto ma davvero tutto!

Most of these are from the biennale, a few are from other exhibitions in the city. These are all collected from free exhibitions around the city only (haven’t been to Arsenale and Giardini yet). Absolutely grateful for all the great art and artists. What’s your favorite exhibition / pavilion this year?

Filming in Venezia, and wondering if there is a good place to purchase storage devices in person.

Does anyone have a favorite shop for tech needs?

Let me know guys. Dead excited for it. Also, any guesses who I’m cheering for?

Anyone in Venezia who owns a boat and would like to meet two really cool young people for redentore tonight?

We are on holiday in Venezia and are trying to find local friends!

Thank you to the nice guys at the bar who helped us get through the barricades for redentore in Venice so my children could go to sleep on our Airbnb. Crazy security guards wouldn't let an exhausted family through even when showing our booking was 1 block away. They purposely would give incorrect directions to get rid of us and send us on a wild goose chase. When we visited years ago we just walked to peninsula and watched fireworks no big deal. I had no clue this was such a crazy event. Our host probably should have told us don't leave the apartment after a certain time. He did tell us to buy groceries but we didn't realize we were supposed to stay inside. Hopefully tomorrow goes better.As of right now, I am pretty sure my kids hate Venice.

Can someone please explain this anti-Trump slogan to me?

Several sources state: "... a sign reading "Venezia non si USA," a play on words meaning “Venice is not to be used."

However that translates to the unrelated "Venezia non deve essere sfruttata". So how would the original slogan be worded in Italian?

Thank you.

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/make-america-read-again-venice-protesters-greet-us-ambassador-with-protest-signs

Hi everyone! I’ll be in Venice from Sunday afternoon to Monday afternoon (July 19–20), traveling solo. I’m a 29-year-old guy and I’m looking for someone to explore the city with.

It doesn’t have to be anything professional—I’m just looking for someone who enjoys photography and would like to take a few photos of each other around the city, walk around, maybe grab something to eat, and enjoy Venice together.

Just to avoid any confusion: I’m not looking for dating, hookups, or anything like that—just a friendly travel companion to explore the city and take some photos together.

If you’re interested, feel free to send me a message on Instagram: @eifelplatz.