Best Things To Do in Venice, Italy
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See all those railing on the bridges of Venice? They’re new. Originally, Venice’s bridges had no kind of side safety/support whatsoever. It’s something they put in to appease nervous tourists. Now, there are only two un-railed bridges in the city. This one likely did not get a railing because it doesn’t actually lead anywhere. That said, it’s charming little bridge...Read more -
This is a public square. That’s all it is – a mere square. There are no major tourist attractions on its sides; no large monument in its centre. But visit it often enough, and before you realise it, this may have just become your favourite place in Venice. Untrammelled by tourist attention, it’s a place where people come to meet, greet, hang out and eat. It’s clean and w...Read more -
The first church on this location existed since at least the 10th century; the one you see today was built in 1584. Its highlights are the paintings: Adoration of the Magi, and Expulsion of Joachim from the Temple by Domenico Tintoretto. Temptations of Saint Anthony Abbot by Jacopo Tintoretto. St. Chrysogonus on Horseback by Michele Giambono. Christ washing the feet of the disciples by Tintore...Read more -
One of Venice’s most beautiful Baroque palaces, the Labia, was built in the 18th century. The Labia family wanted to make a point of their place in Venice after having brought their way into nobility at a time when the Republic was handing out titles for money to fund their war against Ottomans. While most palaces focus just on the main façade (the one facing the Grand Canal), this...Read more -
Giudecca 795 Art Gallery
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This 14th century Gothic palace currently hosts a modern and contemporary arts gallery. The quirky and innovative contemporary selection is usually sourced from local artists, and works are usually on sale (painting, sculpture, design, video, photography). The works are usually reflective of Venice in some way or the other. It’s also frequently rented out as a space for seminars, workshop...Read more -
Casino' Di Venezia
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There are two attractions in this building: the casino, and the Wagner Museum. The beautiful and elegant three stories high Renaissance house was built in the late 15th century. As delicate as its classically inspired facade is, the interior beats it by its lavish architectural details, many paintings and sculptures. The ceilings, decorated by Mattia Bortoloni, is especially extravagant. The ca...Read more -
Museo Archeologico Nazionale
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Established in 1523, the museum has quite an extensive collection of ancient coins, sculptures, ceramics and stones from the Greek and Roman civilisations of Antiquity, from as far back as the 1st Century BC. There are also items from the Assyrian, Babylonian, Tuscan and Egyptian areas, dated back to Neolithic ages. Busts of Roman Emperors and an archaeological collection borrowed from the Corr...Read more -
Gesuati
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Originally, Siennese monks dedicated to Saint Jerome had the church and monastery built; but in 1669, the Dominicans decided the church was better suited to their larger numbers, suppressed the original Order, and got Giorgio Masari to build an even larger church for them on this spot. He also did the interior decor. The church’s highlights are: Statues of Prudence, Justice, Fortitude an...Read more -
This bridge, unlike Venice’s other bridges, is famous for its simple function: it connects the archipelago of Venice to the mainland of Italy. Designed in 1932 as a road, it’s the only way to access Venice by car. Though it was opened by Mussolini, its name was given at the end of WWII to mark the departure of the fascist dictatorship. On the Venice end, the bridge leads to Piazzale...Read more -
This street (or more correctly, a collection of streets called dell’Orologio, San Zulian, del Capitello, San Salvador) extends from the Rialto Bridge to St. Marks Square. Lined by shops, stalls, boutiques, bars, restaurants and cafes, it was historically the main connecting artery between Venice’s economic and political hearts. Thus, over the centuries, it accumulated a reputation a...Read more -
Chiesa Di San Lio
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Tiepolo’s art has a way of making their surroundings more radiant than they are. For example, if you step into this church and gaze up at the ceiling, and see the The Glory of the Cross and St Leon IX frescoed there, and see it chase away some of the church’s dimness. The building was erected in the 9th century, and given a makeover in the 16th. There is also artwork by Jacopo Palma...Read more -
Libreria Marco Polo
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No, it’s not Marco Polo’s own library, but you should drop in on this independent bookstore all the same. Set in an intimate corner not far from the Rialto Bridge, the shop has a lovely collection of used English books. They boast of being the largest independent bookstore in Venice. If you want to buy, they sell; if you want to sell; they’ll buy. A lot of their collection can...Read more -
Constitution Bridge
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Venice’s Grand Canals’ fourth and last bridge was installed as recently as 2008. The arched truss bridge has a stairway paved with pietra d'Istria (a type of Venetian Stone) and illuminable tempered glass. Despite its best intentions, the bridge receives a lot of hate for two main issues: lack of disabled accessibility, and the severe dissonance between its minimal-modernist style a...Read more -
Museum Of Icons
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The Greek community of Venice were formed not just of merchants, but also refugees. The Turks had swarmed Constantinople in 1453, and many Greek refugees stole away a portion of their cultural and religious heritage as they fled. These were mostly religious icons, books and other important objects. Today, these items have a home in this museum. The museum also has a collection of art produced b...Read more -
Marco Polo's Home
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Marco Polo, late medieval era traveller extraordinaire, was born in Milan to a wealthy merchant’s family. This courtyard was his home. The Polos owned this 13th century palace, but it is now mostly missed by passers-by. For some reason, there’s no interest in visiting the home of the man who perhaps singlehandedly represented the Venetian merchant class for hundreds of years. The ho...Read more
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what is best time of year to avoid crownds
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I guess Fall is the best time to visit Venice if you wish to avoid the crowds. Visit it during November when you will find fewer tourists in the city.
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