Before leaving, it is worth finding out about the events on offer in the city during the period you have chosen for your visit, the initiatives being promoted and the opportunities for visiting art venues.
Below is a selection of useful links you can consult for specific information on hotels and cultural events and to find out about any special prices available.

Venice Connected in an initiative by the city of Venice for helping visitors reserve the services they are interested, and to help the city organize services according to the actual number of visitors expected.
 

At the site of the Venice Tourist Information Office (Azienda di Promozione Turistica), you can find information on hotels, the most important cultural events and performances in the Venice area. There are also suggestions for a number of itineraries to discover Venice, from the historic city centre to the islands.
 

At the Venice City Museums site, you can find up-to-date information on exhibitions and museums, together with a brief description. You can also find the dates of temporary exhibitions and events in Venice.
 

The Chorus (Association of Churches in Venice) site brings together 15 of Venice's most important monumental churches illustrated by extensive photographic material, including information on the restoration of paintings and frescoes.