ITALY - Europe by Eurail 2015: Touring Europe by Train - page 355

of the Christian world by the end of the 15th century. In 1797 Napoleon Bonaparte
conquered Venice and turned its government over to Austria. Through subsequent
political maneuvers, Venice became part of the newly established kingdom of Italy
in 1866.
Be sure to obtain full details regarding the canal transportation system. Water
taxis are expensive, with fares starting at €14.00, plus €0.26 for each additional 15
seconds. The public boats ( vaporetto , motoscafo , or motonave ) operated by ACTV
are a far more affordable means of reaching the main parts of Venice. The most
romantic way to traverse the canals is, of course, via Venice's famous gondolas.
Fares run €80 for about 40 minutes. For only €0.50, you could use one of the
seven traghetti (ferries) to get from one side of the Grand Canal to the other. Also,
ask for a map of Venice. You'll need it. Venetian addresses are somewhat peculiar
in that they consist of a number and the name of a small area that could include
several streets, thus making a particular restaurant or shop difficult to find. The
canal navigation services ( Linee di Navigazione Lagunare ) are described in full de-
tail on the reverse side of the map. If in Venice on a day excursion, purchase a
one-way rather than a round-trip water-bus ticket from the rail station to SanMarco
on Line 1 and return to the station on foot.
Ticket in hand, board Line 1-Accelerata at Station 2, on the left side of the rail
station. The dock and vessels are marked PIAZZALE ROMA-FERROVIA-LIDO , and the
boat should be moving to your left as you come from the station. Boats proceeding