Venice is the capital of the Veneto region in Italy. It is located towards the northern area of the country. It was originally made up of 100 small islands in the Adriatic Sea. The city is famous for having waterways and canals as their connection throughout the city. Due to this, the city is known as one of the most romantic cities in the world. Many tourists would come here to experience being rowed in a gondola at the Grand Canal. There are many other attractions here as it was the major center of the Renaissance.

Best time to fly from Cagayan De Oro to Venice

Venice is a very vibrant city. It attracts tourists all year round. However many would flock to the city during summer in June and July. This is due to the fact that summer in Venice is very beautiful. Another time when it is nice to visit the city would be in February and March. During these months, there are many parties and carnivals held therefore tourists will be able to enjoy music, costumes, and art throughout the city. Since these are the peak period, it is best to make plans beforehand. The flight tickets and accommodations may either be very expensive or sold out.

Main airports available in Cagayan De Oro and Venice

Laguindingan Airport- The Laguindingan Airport is the main airport that serves the area of Cagayan de Oro, Illigan and a few other provinces such as Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte, Bukidnon and also Mindanao. This airport is classified as a Principal Domestic Airport which is also the second busiest airport in the Philippines. This airport is located around 46 kilometers from the city center, Cagayan de Oro, 57 kilometers from Iligan and only 4.17 kilometers from Laguindingan. This airport has been operating since June 15, 2013. The airlines that operate in this airport are Cebu Pacific, Cebgo, Philippines AirAsia and also Royal Air Philippines.

Venice Marco Polo Airport - Venice Marco Polo is an international airport located in Venice. It is located 8 kilometers away from the city center only. It is a major airport since Venice has been marked as one of the important leisure destinations in Europe. Unfortunately, there are no airlines from Asia that fly to Venice. Therefore those who are flying from Manila may need to take an airline to one of the European countries then take a connecting flight to Venice.

Climate pattern in Cagayan De Oro and Venice

The climate pattern of Venice is a Mediterranean climate. Therefore it is not very hot or cold. During the summer, the temperature rarely exceeds 32 degrees Celcius. The hottest months would be in July and August. It can, however, be quite dry. The coldest months in Venice are in December and January where the temperature may drop below 10 degrees Celcius. Many tourists would prefer the weather during the spring season as the temperature is between 17 to 22 degrees Celcius and there is no rainfall during this season too.

Highlights in Venice

• Canale Grande (Grand Canal) – The Grand Canal connects Piazza San Marco and also Rialto Bridge. It used to be the address of choice by influential people in Venice. From the canal, there are palaces of many leading families that can be seen. These structures have been kept preserved until today. Now the gondola ride at night is one of the most famous and romantic things to do in Venice.
• St. Mark's Basilica – St. Mark's Basilica is Venice’s most famous church and is highly recognizable all over the world. It used to be the Doge’s private chapel. The church has gold-backed mosaic artistry covering the dome and also walls. There are also gold reliquaries and icons in their Treasury.
• St. Mark's Square - St. Mark's Square is where everyone would gather, have a stroll, enjoy a chat over some coffee and join tour guides. There are three sides of the square that has fashionable shops and cafes. It is a place where you watch people with the background of the city.