Venice is a unique city that both stuns and captivates with its extraordinary beauty and atmosphere. Venice occupies a place of honor in every ranking and list of must-see places worldwide.
Venice Attractions and Entertainment
The heart of Venice, St. Mark’s Square, is known to everyone: it appears in brochures, films, and postcards. But despite all the previous acquaintances, when you arrive here, you are still overcome with delight. Gaze upon the Campanile, reaching skyward, and the majestic Basilica of St. Mark.
This place is a veritable field of wonders, which you can explore for a whole week, discovering something new each time. The main attractions here are everything connected with the city’s patron saint, St. Mark: the basilica with his relics, the largest library with rare manuscripts, the column with the proudly seated winged lion, and the clock tower displaying the phases of the moon and the signs of the zodiac. After leaving the magical atmosphere of the square, head to the Rialto Bridge, the symbol of Venice. Here, you can rent a gondola and ride past ancient, majestic palaces where banquets once took place.
From the water, you can enjoy the best views of the city’s main attractions, such as the Ca’ d’Oro palace, home to the famous Franchetti Gallery.
You can complete your stroll through Venice on the Grand Canal, the city’s main artery, by vaporetto or rented boat. Every mansion here is an architectural monument.
Venice’s old palaces now house museums, some of which have become world-famous, such as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, which houses masterpieces of modern art, or the Accademia Gallery, which displays works by Venetian artists from the 13th to 18th centuries. Particularly noteworthy is the Museo Correr, located on the upper floors of the Procuratie Nuove, which displays historical and art collections that tell the story of the city’s rich history. Another popular category of museums is dedicated to traditional crafts. For example, the Lace Museum on Burano and the Murano Glass Museum offer tours demonstrating the process of creating these unique pieces. Also in this category is the Naval History Museum in Venice, which explores the city’s history through the context of its important maritime industries, such as the construction of gondolas and fast caravels.
