Top sights
Venice's top sights include the famous Piazza San Marco with St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, as well as the iconic Rialto Bridge spanning the Grand Canal. These sights form the heart of the city and reflect its rich history and unique architecture.
Doge's
Palace
The Doge's Palace in Venice (Palazzo Ducale) is more than just a historic building—it is a fascinating symbol of the power, art, and culture of the once mighty Republic of Venice. Located on the famous Piazza San Marco, this magnificent palace served for centuries as the seat of the Doge, the head of state, and housed the most important government and judicial bodies.
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St. Mark's Basilica
The Basilica di San Marco, better known as St. Mark's Basilica, is the religious center and one of Venice's most important landmarks. Located at the end of the majestic St. Mark's Square, this Byzantine-Gothic cathedral exudes an almost mystical splendor. The building, which has been repeatedly expanded and embellished over the centuries, once served as the Doge's private chapel and symbolizes the wealth and power of the Serenissima.
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Grand Canal
The Grand Canal is the beating heart of Venice. As the city's main waterway, the 3.8-kilometer-long and 30-70-meter-wide canal winds its way through the historic center in the shape of an inverted "S." It is the lifeblood of the lagoon city and serves as the main traffic artery for gondolas, vaporettos (water buses), and water taxis.
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Rialto Bridge
The Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto) is not only the oldest of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal, but also arguably the most famous structure in Venice after St. Mark's Square. Since the 16th century, it has connected the districts of San Marco and San Polo and was the only pedestrian crossing over the main canal for over 250 years.
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Explore Murano and Burano
A visit to Venice wouldn't be complete without a trip to the fascinating lagoon. The islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello offer a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the main island and reveal a different, charming side of the lagoon city.
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Teatro La Fenice
The Teatro La Fenice is more than just an opera house—it's a legend. Its name, "The Phoenix," is fitting, as the house was rebuilt twice from the ashes after devastating fires. This magnificent theater is known not only for its stunning neoclassical architecture and opulent interiors, but also for its pivotal role in the history of Italian opera.
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Peggy Guggenheim Collection
The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is the leading museum of European and American modern art in Italy. Housed in Peggy Guggenheim's former residence, the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni on the Grand Canal, the collection itself is a tribute to the legendary patron.
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Campanile di San Marco
The Campanile di San Marco, the majestic bell tower of St. Mark's Square, is the tallest building in Venice at 98.6 meters and offers arguably the most spectacular views of the city and the lagoon. It once served as a lighthouse for sailors, later as a watchtower and bell tower. It collapsed in 1902 but was faithfully rebuilt, true to the motto "where it was and as it was."
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