Amazing station, busy and well organized. Support reps help you either Trenalitalia tickets…read morepurchase and info. I pay and go in Frecci lounge to chill and coffee w snacks there.

Stazione Venezia San Lucia is the main railway station in Venice that is a main gateway connecting…read moreVenice to other visits. We took a Trentitalia train from Venice to Rome. We came to the train station early in the morning to drop off our luggage at the Left Luggage office. Prices: First 4 hours - 6€ From 5th to 12th hours - additional 1€ per hour More than 13th hours - an additional 0,50€ per hour Our train ride was under 4 hours away so we didn't have to worry about the additional charges. We left 2 carry-on suitcases and a backpack, so that we can enjoy exploring the city in the morning before our train ride in the afternoon. With Venice being congestion and having a lot of stairs, it's not comfortable dragging luggage around everywhere. It was actually really fortunate that we came early to leave our stuff here because later in the morning, some of the waterbuses declined passengers with luggage due to space limitations. When we took the waterbus back, some folks were turned down and they probably missed their train ride because of it. Also, while we were at the station, there were plenty of businesses to buy meals and snacks for our train ride. I recommend coming early to prevent missing your train and also so you can settle in and pick up snacks for your train ride.

If you rented a vehicle and wanted to come to Venice for a stay, this garage will be the best bet…read more(as cars are not allowed in the city). For small cars only ~ inside the ramps to reach upper decks are sooo narrow. You will be instructed to self park and the space given is sooo narrow. To weave back and forth to park in reverse is sooo small. Oddly, after you park, you hand them your keys and that is it. A slight stress wondering if your belongings are safe but it is what it is. *Making a reservation is highly recommended.

The parking is very close to Piazzale Roma (as you're not allowed to bring cars into Venice), so…read moreit's a prime location. There's multiple levels but note that the spaces are quite small, so if you have a large car, you'll be hard pressed to navigate. This spot seems to be better for long-term parking, as the garage across the street was cheaper for short-term parking on a per hour basis. You pay at the end of your stay and must leave your keys. There is an attendant on the floor and he checked us out fairly quickly. Each car has its own slot (it's not stacked parking). There are elevators.

Parking in Venice can make parking in San Francisco seem like a dream. But if you have to do it,…read moreAutorimessa Comunale comes to the rescue. There are two parking options here, a 24-hour option for around 29 Euro, and an after 10pm option (to 5am) for 15 euros. The structure is 10 floors, and of course, I had to park on the top floor. The spiral road leading up is narrow, so be careful, otherwise you will hit a wall. And be sure and pre-pay your ticket before you drive up to the exit area, otherwise you will have to reverse, and this could create a problem if folks pile up behind you. Once parked, it is a short walk into the wonders of Venice. For 15 euros, you can't beat the evening price. If this place is full, or if you just don't like the ugly building, especially in contract to beautiful Venice, there are other options nearby at similar prices.

Ponte di Rialto, or the Rialto Bridge, is the oldest and most iconic bridge across the Grand Canal,…read moreand it is an essential landmark to visit when in Venice. The bridge connects 2 key districts in Venice: San Marco and San Polo. It was only a 15 minute walk over for us and as we approached I was surprised to see it wasn't just a bridge. There were jewelry shops, leathered goods shops, Murano glass shops, and other different types of souvenir shops. The only downside is that IT WAS SO BUSY. The crazy inconsiderate tourists would be walking and then stopping part way through the bridge blocking the flow of the walk way to talk their photos. I feel like you're obligated to see the Rialto Bridge if you're in Venice, but mentally prepare for some madness.

The Rialto Bridge is one of the ICONS of Venice! I was lucky enough that my hotel was less than a…read more5 min walk. It has a wonderful view of the Grand Canal..but for the best times to see it w/o the countless people taking selfies or blocking your view is to go early morning or late evening after the 'day trippers' leave! Tip: Don't go to the restaurants or buy souvenirs near the bridge...huge Markup on everything!!

Named for the nearby Chiesa degli Scalzi, literally the "church of the barefoot monks," the Scalzi…read moreBridge is an elegant stone span that links the Santa Croce and Cannaregio neighborhoods. The Scalzi Bridge dates from 1934 and is one of four bridges over the Grand Canal. We arrived in Venice via rail to the Santa Lucia Station, the Scalzi Bridge was the first bridge you will cross after disembarking. It is also referred to as the Bridge of Sighs. As prisoners were being brought to San Marco Square they would cross the bridge, admire Venice and sigh.

Venice is known for the canals and especially the Grand Canal. But did you know there are only…read morefour bridges that cross the Grand Canal? The Ponte degli Scalzi is one of those four bridges. It is located nearly in front of the Santa Lucia/Ferrovia train station (just to the left if standing in front facing the Canal). It is, however, in front of the Santa Maria di Nazareth Church. It was originally an Austrian iron structure built in the 1850's. The stone arch bridge we see and use today was designed by Eugenio Miozzi and finished in 1934. The bridge connects the sestieri of Santa Croce and Cannaregio. The name comes from the order of bare-footed friars, Scalzi, that once had a convent located there. Reality is...if you arrive by train and then step out the train station you see the canal, the beautiful buildings in front of you...and then you are almost drawn to the bridge. This is Venice baby...get on that bridge!!! Let the whole idea of being in Venice sink in...right here! It's the back drop for many selfies since it's really the first bridge a lot of folks see. Just take it all in...and its surroundings!