| Nightlife in
Venice can be enjoyed in many realms. Carnival city, which was once
home to over 12,000 courtesans, is no longer the “city of revel”. Much
of Venice’s nightlife takes place in the early evening, when
native Venetians take their daily stroll along the Riva degli Schiavioni.
There are places located around St. Mark’s Square, where you can party
at night, but the more bohemian areas are located down the backstreets
of Cannaregio and San Polo. Most pubs and bars will close at midnight or
1am, however, there are some that stay open later.
Nightclubs in
Venice are very hard to find. There are more places open in summer
than other seasons, but even in summer, they are virtually non-existent.
Bars that you may want to try are Harry’s Bar, home of the Bellini, a cocktail
of prosecco, fresh peach juice, and a dash of grenadine. You really must
have a Bellini while in Venice. There are also other bars, such
as the Bar Al Volto, and the Do Mori, which are favorites of Venetians.
The Fiddler’s Elbow is an English pub, for those that may be homesick for
a less Italian way of spending the evening.
Venice does have a casino
that operates from two different locations. The Casino Municipale di Venezia
is used in summer, and the Palazzo Vendramin Calergi located on the Grand
Canal is used in winter.
Live music is also hard to
locate in Venice. The two best known places to enjoy live music
are the Bacaro Jazz and Paradiso Perduto. The Aida is a well known disco
or dance club in Venice, if you are looking to dance
the night away. Another place to enjoy music in the wee hours of the night
is the Casanova Music Café. This is the only club in Venice that
remains open until 4 in the morning.
No matter what your craving
for nightlife excitement, you can surely find something to satisfy
in Venice. A lovely idea for a late night rendezvous is to
hire a gondola and simply relax and sail the beautiful streets; a very
romantic and memorable way to spend the evening.
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