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Venice is a city of immense beauty and historical signifi-

cance, but it is also unique and not like any other city in
Italy. As the capital of the Veneto Region of Northern
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Italy, Venice actually lies on 117 small islands that are
connected by a series of bridges and separated by a net-
work of canals. With a population of around 250,000,
Venice is not one of the largest cities in Veneto, but it is
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Venice was an extremely powerful stronghold and

served as a major financial and military centre. Further-
more, it was a place that saw great cultural and artistic
development and was renowned worldwide.
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Today, Venice remains an important economic centre

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and is one of the most popular cities for tourism in the Do in
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lands on an annual basis.

Lets explore the best things to do in Venice:

1. St. Mark’s Basilica

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St. Mark’s Basilica

Easily the most renowned and famous building in

Venice, St. Mark’s Basilica is a sublime piece of architec-
ture that has stood the test of time since its creation in
1092 and remains one of the most important religious
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Every aspect of this church is fantastic – From the ornate

detail, sculptures and artwork of the front facade, to the
beautifully painted frescos and Byzantine works of art on
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Located in the Piazza San Marco, this basilica is easily
accessible from the grand canal and is one of the best-
known surviving examples of Italian Byzantine
architecture.

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2. St. Mark’s Square

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St. Mark’s Square

Whilst St. Mark’s Basilica is the most famous building in

Venice, St Mark’s Square is the most famous piazza.

Located on the grand canal, opposite the island of San

Giorgio Maggiore, this square holds huge importance in
Venice and is a truly spectacular place to visit.

Surrounding the Piazza is a series of ornate buildings

with arched walkways that frame it perfectly.

Furthermore, several important buildings are located on

the square including St Mark’s Campanile, St Mark’s
Basilica, Doge’s Palace and Torre dell’Orologio.
This square really is the perfect place to start your tour of
Venice and tick off some of its most impressive sights.

3. Canale Grande

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Canale Grande

Venice has literally hundreds of canals that connect the

various islands that make up the city – the largest of
which is the Canale Grande.

This monumental canal is more like a river and it passes

from one side of Venice to the other and snakes through
the centre in a large S bend shape.

Over 170 buildings dating from as early as the 13th cen-

tury line the banks of the canal and it has served as an
important waterway in the city for hundreds of years.

Only four bridges span the grand canal as generally peo-

ple and tourists travel along the canal, not over it.

Consider walking along sections of the canal, admiring

the buildings that line it, and watching the busy water
traffic of Venice.

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4. Ponte di Rialto

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Ponte di Rialto

As one of the bridges that spans the impressive Grand

Canal, the Ponte di Rialto is undoubtedly the most fa-
mous and iconic.

Connecting the San Marco and San Polo districts of

Venice, the bridge is an important pedestrian thorough-
fare, but also a hugely popular tourist attraction.

Originally a wooden bridge, this culmination stood for

hundreds of years until it collapsed in 1524. After this in-
cident, an ornate stone bridge was built that still stands
today.
The detail and design of the bridge is simply beautiful
and its symmetry perfectly frames the grand canal.

Furthermore, the is also a series of shops on the bridge

that sell a range of wares from souvenirs to jewellery.

5. Gallerie dell’Accademia

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Gallerie Dell’Accademia

Located opposite the Ponte dell’Accademia on the

Grande Canal, this museum hosts a fine collection of
pre-19th century art and features works by artists such
as Bellini, Canaletto and Titian.

The building that the gallery is housed was formerly a

convent an was converted to the museum in the mid to
late 1700’s.

For those who love Renaissance art and iconic master-

pieces, this gallery delivers.
Possibly its best known piece is the Vitruvian Man by Da
Vinci which shows the ideal proportions of man.

Other notable works include the Resurrection by Tin-

toretto, Virgin and the Child by Titian, and the Battle of
Lepanto by Veronese.

6. Venice Lido

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Venice Lido

If you are looking for a spot of relaxation and to get away

from the bulk of the tourists, the Lido is the place to go.

This separate island creates a barrier between Venice

and the Adriatic Sea and features a long stretch of beau-
tiful beach to enjoy.

Home to approximately 20,000 inhabitants, the Lido also

has a host of residential areas, shops, restaurants and
hotels.

With a much calmer, laid back and relaxed feeling to cen-

tral Venice, Lido is a true escape and provides a stark
contrast to the busy streets and waterways surrounding
the grand canal.

7. Doges Palace

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Doges Palace

One of the most renowned buildings in Venice aside

from the Basilica and Campanile, Doges Palace also sits
in St. Mark’s Square but looks out onto the grand canal.

This ornate palace is simply stunning and its front facade

features a beautiful arched design made of white stone
with a series of diamond patterns on the walls.

Inside, the palace is just as impressive and there is a se-

ries of immensely decorated rooms that all have original
details, furniture and artwork.
Tours of the palace are available and it is advised to
spend some time viewing both the exterior and interior
in detail to truly capture a piece of the history of Venice.

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8. Bridge of Sighs

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Bridge of Sighs

Although only a small bridge in the relative scheme of

Venice, the Bridge of Sighs is one of the most viewed
structures in the city and is an important historic
landmark.

Passing over the Rio di Palazzo, the bridge connects the

Prigioni Nuove to Doge’s Palace.

Legend has it, that as criminals were taken from the

Palace over the bridge, they would cast once last
glimpse at Venice and sigh; considering their forthcom-
ing punishment and imprisonment.

Whilst visiting St. Mark’s Square, it is an absolute must to

glimpse this iconic bridge too.

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9. Ride a Vaporetto through

the Grand Canal

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Vaporetto on the Grand Canal

The Vaporetto is the main form of transport in Venice –

Yes you can catch a train into the main station, and yes
you can walk on foot through the streets, but to truly ex-
perience Venice, you must experience if from the water!
The Vaporetto system is highly efficient and is one of the
quickest ways of travelling to the various islands of
Venice.

You can buy extended passes that allow for multiple uses
so you don’t have to worry about buying a ticket each
time you use one.
During your time in Venice, try to travel on the Vaporet-
to’s as much as possible and enjoy the water traffic and
the sights and sounds that you will encounter.

10. San Marco Campanile

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San Marco Campanile

As the tallest structure in Venice, the campanile is a tow-

ering building that stands at a colossal 98.6m high.

The building that stands now, is actually a reconstruc-

tion as the original collapsed in 1902. Originally created
in the 9th century, the campanile was used as a watch
tower.

Throughout the years, the tower has been damaged by

fire, earthquakes and even lightening.

Made of a simple red-brick design, the main shaft is

quite simple, but the bell housing and pinnacle feature a
myriad of arches and stonework, and the top features a
golden statue of the Angel Gabriel.

Admire the tower from the Piazza di San Marco, but also
take the elevator up to the top for possibly the best
panoramic views of Venice.
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11. San Giorgio Maggiore

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San Giorgio Maggiore

This is one of the smaller separate islands that is not

connected to the main canals of Venice.

San Giorgio Maggiore sits a short distance from the

Venice Basin and the Grande Canal and can be reached
by Vaporetto or private water taxi.

Located on the island is the fantastic San Giorgio

Monastery, the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore and the
large campanile that mirrors the one standing in St.
Mark’s Square.

Walk through the small harbour and see the various

boats moored, visit the fantastic church and monastery,
and climb the campanile for amazing views back across
to the main city of Venice.
12. Murano

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Murano

Murano is another of the islands within the Venice dis-

trict – This area of land is actually made up of several
small islands connected together by a series of canals
and bridges (much like Venice). Murano has a wonderful
charm and is often not as busy as the main areas of
Venice.

This wonderful island town has numerous sights includ-

ing the Basilica dei Santa Maria, the Campo Santo Ste-
fano and the Palazzo Da Mula.

Furthermore, Murano is famous for its glass blowing and

you can see live demonstrations at the various factories
that are established here.
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13. Chiesa di Santa Maria

Assunta

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Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta

Located in the Cannaregio region of Venice, the Church

of Santa Maria Assunta is a fine structure that is also
known as I Gesuiti.

The front facade of the Church features several stone col-

umns, ornate sculptured statues of religious figures, and
a host of intricate detail – A huge bronze door serves as
the main entrance.

Constructed in 1729, this is one of the newer churches in

Venice but it is still important and the interior contains a
number of impressive artworks such as the Martyrdom
of St. Lawrence by Titian.

Furthermore, artwork, frescos and gold detail cover the

ceiling of the church and some beautiful motif artwork
lines the walls and columns.

14. Basilica di Santa Maria

della Salute

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Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute

Possibly the second most renowned church in Venice,

the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute sits on the oppo-
site side of the grand canal to St.

Marks and stands out against the surrounding

architecture.

With a Baroque design, this church was completed in

1687 and is designated as a minor basilica of the Roman
Catholic Church.

Taking centre stage on the Grand Canal, the exterior is

decorated with four statues of the apostles and the main
dome towers above the skyline.

The interior gives the impression of great space and the

hexagonal design allows light to pour in.

Although not decorated to the same degree as other

churches in Italy, this basilica has a great deal of symme-
try and is truly pleasing on the eye.

15. Torcello Island

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Torcello Island

If you are looking for a peaceful escape, Torcello island

offers just that and is much less crowded than the main
areas of Venice.

Located to the far east of the main part of Venice, Torcel-

lo is nestled behind Burano and is approximately 45 min-
utes from Venice via a regular ferry.

Walk through the main street of Torcello and admire the

beautiful canal until you reach the Church of Santa Maria
Assunta which has a fantastic design.

Furthermore, there is a dedicated museum that displays

the history of this chain of islands, and a variety of shops
and restaurants.

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(Italy):
St. Mark’s

Basilica:

wikipedia

St. Mark’s

Square:

flickr

Canale

Grande:

flickr

Ponte di Rialto: flickr

Gallerie Dell’Accademia: Baloncici / shutterstock

Venice Lido: flickr

Doges Palace: flickr

Bridge of Sighs: flickr

Vaporetto through the Grand Canal: flickr

 San Marco Campanile: flickr

San Giorgio Maggiore: flickr

Murano: flickr

Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta: tripadvisor

Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute: flickr

Torcello Island: villagasparini

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