6 of the best · Venice, Italy
New Developments and Landmark Projects in Venice
MOSE in operation, the rail link to the airport under construction, the Danieli and Orient Express Venezia open, and the Bauer and the Langham to come. We give status, not prices.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Venice.
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In operation
MOSE: the lagoon barriers
The mobile barriers at the three lagoon inlets, raised when exceptional high tides are forecast.
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Under construction
Rail link to Marco Polo Airport
A new railway linking Venice Marco Polo Airport to the national network, under construction.
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Works and projects 2
What’s open and what’s coming.
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In operation
MOSE: the lagoon barriers
The mobile barriers at the three lagoon inlets, raised when exceptional high tides are forecast.
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Under construction
Rail link to Marco Polo Airport
A new railway linking Venice Marco Polo Airport to the national network, under construction.
Hotel openings 4
Open and coming soon.
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Reopened 2026
Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel
The Danieli has reopened as a Four Seasons hotel; its Danieli Spa is still to come.
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Opened 2026
Orient Express Venezia
Orient Express’s first hotel in Venice, in the restored Palazzo Donà Giovannelli.
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Under restoration
Rosewood Hotel Bauer
The Bauer, near Piazza San Marco, being restored to reopen as a Rosewood hotel.
