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With a slightly cooler summer than either Florence or Rome, Venice is still deliciously warm, generally between 25oC and 31oC. Rain falls during the summer months, usually in the form of short, sudden thunderstorms. These quick showers help to clear the humidity from the air, often making a night’s sleep easier and more pleasant.

Sitting under the stars on a summer’s night in Venice is one of the most romantic and beautiful things in the world. The warm temperature combined with the quiet lapping of water and views of Venice’s famous lagoon and Grand Canal give the city an atmosphere that is not to be rivalled.

Venice has the world’s highest number of grand master pieces of artwork per square kilometre. With architectural wonders like the Basilica di San Marco this is a city of inspiration. However, it is not really designed for relaxation and today it is still packed full of artisans of all kinds; wander down the back alleyways or calli, to marvel at shoemakers hammering out beautiful genuine Venetian styled masterpieces, smell the scent of fantastic four-star Italian gourmet cooking and see the work of hundreds of hopeful artists.

Combined with the influx of tourists that come to see the sights during the summer months, the temperatures can make touring Venice a tiring experience. However, some of the city’s best and most famous festivals take place during the hotter months; the Venice Film Festival erupts during the end of August, when many famous celebrities can be spotted. Similarly, the wonderful ‘Festa del Redentore’, the Feast of Christ the Redeemer, takes place in July and is one of Venice’s best festivals. See the fireworks, cheer at the gondola races and enjoy the summery weather.

The cheapest and most convenient way of getting around Venice is by waterbus. Of course, this also enables tourists to take in the fantastic architecture of the city and is one of the most pleasant ways of getting around the city.