Venice is one of a very small list of cities that are truly unique. Once the center of a powerful maritime empire, Venice is a city dotted with magnificent palaces and churches. Mostly devoid of cars and modern buildings, time seems to have stood still here.
Venice is located in the middle of a lagoon and the city is dissected by about 150 channels. The city’s architecture is also unique, a mixture of Gothic and Byzantine styles.
Venice is one of a very small list of cities that are truly unique. Once the center of a powerful maritime empire, Venice is a city dotted with magnificent palaces and churches. Mostly devoid of cars and modern buildings, time seems to have stood still here.
Venice is located in the middle of a lagoon and the city is dissected by about 150 channels. The city’s architecture is also unique, a mixture of Gothic and Byzantine styles.
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Doge’s PalacePalazzo Ducale
The magnificent Doge’s Palace is one of the most important buildings in Venice. It was the…
St. Mark’s SquarePiazza San Marco
Venice’s principal square is full of history and surrounded by great architecture. Several of Venice’s major…
St. Mark’s BasilicaBasilica di San Marco
St. Mark’s Basilica, built in the eleventh century, is the most famous and most recognizable of…
Grand CanalCanal Grande
Venice’s Canal Grande (Grand Canal) – also known by Venetians as Canalazzo – is the major…
Bridge of SighsPonte dei Sospiri
Venice’s beautiful and legendary bridge is a must-see for anyone visiting Italy’s most romantic city. Background…
Scuola Grande di San MarcoSt. Mark's School
The Scuola di San Marco was one of six confraternities – Catholic lay organizations created for…
Gondola
A unique form of water transportation, the gondola has been used to carry passengers along Venice’s…
Rialto BridgePonte di Rialto
Connecting the districts of San Polo and San Marco across the Grand Canal in the heart…
St. Mark’s CampanileCampanile di San Marco
The bell tower of the St. Mark’s Basilica is one of Venice’s most recognizable landmarks. The…
Zattere
This long waterfront promenade is a great place for an evening stroll and a meal along…
Santa Maria della SaluteBasilica of St. Mary of Health
This magnificent church is one of the most photographed structures in Venice. The church was built…
ArsenaleArsenale di Venezia
Now a naval base and technology center, Venice’s Arsenale was the largest shipyard in the world….
LidoLido di Venezia
Forming a barrier between Venice and the open sea, Lido’s exclusive hotels and wide beach continue…
Riva Degli Schiavone
This lively area is Venice’s most vibrant waterfront promenade. Positioned between the Doge’s Palace and the…
Santi Giovanni e PaoloChurch of Saints John and Paul
The church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo – sometimes also referred to as San Zanipolo –…
San ZaccariaSt Zacharias
Home to an amazing collection of artwork by some of Italy’s best artists, the church of…
VaporettoWater Bus
Aside from walking, Venice’s vaporetto system is by far the best way to get around the…
Ca’ d’OroPalazzo Santa Sofia
Originally known as the Palazzo Santa Sofia, the Ca’ d’Oro is one of the most elegant…