VENICE

Nightlife

The principle places for Venetian nightlife are without a doubt La Fenice Theater and the Casino. La Fenice, finished in 1792 and often restored, famous throughout the world for representations of lyric opera, was recently destroyed by fire. While awaiting its reconstruction the lyric season and the ballet will take place at PalaFenice, on the Isola Nuova of the Tronchetto. For information and reservations call 0147/ 882211 (telephoning from Italy) or 39/ 6/ 32658010 (telephoning from abroad). The Casino of Venice, on the other hand, has two locations.

That of the Lido, on the beachfront road called Lungomare Marconi, is open in summer. That of Vendramin Calergi Palace is open in winter. One can play roulette, chemin de fer, slot machines, etc. For information, call 041/ 5297111. In Venice there are also cafËs and pubs where one can pass a pleasant evening in company. Here is an updated list.

Al Canottieri San Giobbe Cannaregio 690 Tel. 041/ 717999

Birreria Frost Calle delle Rasse, Castello 4540

Caf Blue Dorsoduro 3778 Tel. 041/ 5237227

Da Codroma Dorsoduro 2540 Tel. 041/ 5246789

Daikiri Pub Rio Terà della Maddalena, Cannaregio Tel. 041/ 5240758

Devil’s Forest Pub Campo San Bartolomeo, Rialto Te. 041/ 5236651

Lanterna Blu Campo San Lorenzo, Castello 5063 Tel. 041/ 5235571

Le Bistrot de Venise Calle dei Fabbri, San Marco 4685

Linea d’Ombra Punta della Dogana, Zattere-Dorsoduro 12

L’Olandese Volante Campo San Lio, Castello 5658 Tel. 041/ 5289349

Martini Scala Piano Bar Campiello San Gaetano 1980, San Marco Tel. 041/ 5237027

The Fiddler’s Elbow Corte dei Pali, Cannaregio 3847 Tel. 041/ 5239930

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