1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.22 |
Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 25.45 |
Pack of cigarettes | USD 6.78 |
Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 0.57 |
Taxi 1km | USD 2.03 |
Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 40.68 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 057.22 |
Taxi start | USD 6.78 |
Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 625.42 |
Apples (1kg) | USD 2.48 |
Adjacent to the famous and picturesque city of Venice in Italy, Mestre is a mainland suburb. It is situated in the vicinity of Railroad Bridge and causeway that links Italian mainland with the historic center of Venice. You may choose Mestre as the place to begin your tour of Italy because it offers pocket friendly parking and accommodation options. It offers a striking contrast to its offshore neighboring city in ambiance and culture. Mestre may not have the floating city charm of Venice but it offers tourists enough attractions to explore.
To reach Mestre, you need to select any of the two nearby airports, Venice’s Marco Polo airport and Treviso airport. The former is nearer and well connected by ATVO bus shuttle. Treviso airport is also connected by road to Mestre and it’s a 50 minute journey from the city. The abundance of cheap flights to Mestre coupled with its strategic location makes it an ideal destination for tourists seeking entry in Venice. The Marco Polo airport is connected with major European destinations.
To explore Mestre, you can either take local buses or resort to walking. Tourists in Mestre like the Piazza Ferretto, its main square, a lot. It has plenty of cafes and shops and the place bustles with crowd and activity. From the watchtower at the top of this piazza, you can get a grand view of the city. Theater lovers should not miss the Teatro Toniolo. Two regional parks in Mestre attract plenty of visitors and they are Parco Bissuola and Parco San Giulliano. The latter, developed on dormer wasteland, offers a breathtaking view of the lagoon of Venice.
Near the Piazza Ferretto, you will find Chiesa di San Lorenzo, a church with its origins dating back to the 18th century. The Torre Civica, a clock tower, is located at the piazza’s end. These tourist attractions and cheap flights to Mestre allure visitors from different parts of world to the city.
If you have plans to stay in Mestre and explore Venice, look for the hotels in Mestre near the railroad station area. Similarly, you can opt for hotels near the city bus route for convenience.