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The most beautiful sights & attractions in Venice

The lagoon city of Venice, also known as the city on the water, enchants people from all over the world with its historic charm and grandiose location. In addition to beautiful palaces and churches that you can view on a gondola ride through the canals, there are many more highlights to discover.

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The most impressive sights in Venice

Strolling through St Mark’s Square, catching a glimpse of the Grand Canal from a historic bridge, and enjoying the flair of Venice with Italian food – all this and much more should be on your personal travel bucket list and ticked off for your next visit. However, you should especially pay a visit to the following sights during your holiday in Venice. 

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Doge’s Palace

As the former seat of Venice’s head of state, who was called the Doge, the impressive Gothic palace is located directly on St Mark’s Square. The magnificent building is not only worth seeing from the outside, but also the imposing rooms with beautiful decorations and paintings inside. Here you can travel back to the time of the Doge of Venice and marvel at his world!

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St. Mark’s Basilica

Probably the most famous sight in Venice is St Mark’s Basilica, the most important church in Venice. With its five domes, the cathedral towers directly on St Mark’s Square and impresses visitors from all over the world with its magnificent appearance. Inside the cathedral, you will find magnificent mosaics and a magical atmosphere that you should not miss.

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Gondola ride on the Grand Canal

Pure romance – that’s what the gondola rides on the Grand Canal promise. While you are being ferried in a group or as a couple along the canals of Venice, you can marvel at the wonderful facades of beautiful buildings and churches. You will get to know and love the city from a completely new perspective. 

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Murano, Burano and Torcello Islands

A boat trip to the three enchanting islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello is not to be missed, as they convince in very different ways. While you can find fantastic glass art in Murano, Burano impresses with picturesque colourful little houses. Little Torcello, on the other hand, is known for its magnificent churches and beautiful nature. Combine your visit to the islands and discover their diversity!

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Peggy Guggenheim

For any avid fan of modern art, the Peggy Guggenheim Museum is a must. It houses Peggy Guggenheim’s extensive personal collection of various works, including those by Pablo Picasso. You can also marvel at interesting special exhibitions and enjoy the peaceful tranquillity of the museum’s outdoor area. 

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Transfer to Venice

If you travel to Venice by plane and arrive at Venice Marco Polo Tessera Airport, you can either get to the lagoon city by land with a bus or taxi or reach the city by water with water taxis or public boats. Tickets for the comfortable and easy transfer by water can be booked directly in advance:

Free activities in Venice

Unfortunately, Venice is not exactly known for its cheap prices. Find out how you can experience the most beautiful moments on your trip and still save some money in the following tips. 

  • You can enjoy a fantastic view over the whole of Venice from the free panorama terrace of the luxury department stores’ Fondaco dei Tedesci, which is located right next to the Rialto Bridge. 
  • When the temperatures rise again in summer, one thing should not be forgotten – drink enough. Therefore, the free drinking water at numerous fountains in Venice proves to be a real blessing!
  • For art lovers, the free art exhibitions in the Biennale Gardens and in Arsenale, a district of Venice, are of particular interest. Here you can view great art for free.
  • One of Venice’s most famous highlights, St Mark’s Square, is fortunately also free to visit. So there’s nothing to stop you from walking around the square, looking at the historic surrounding buildings.
  • Books and cats in Venice? You’ll find this cozy mix at the Libreria Acqua Alta, a great library. 
  • The Mercati di Rialto is a fish market really worth seeing, where locals offer fresh produce until noon and you can completely immerse yourself in the world of Venice while strolling and shopping. 
  • You can get to know the city better on a free walking tour and decide for yourself how much you pay for the guided tour.
  • The best way to get to know a city is probably on foot – while walking through the alleys of Venice you can discover a lot of interesting places for free. 
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Discover Venice with the Venice Pass

You can explore the best sights without waiting with the Venice Pass. It includes admission to St Mark’s Basilica, a gondola ride, the Doge’s Palace, and a virtual tour that takes you back in time. In addition, you receive further discounts and thus have a wonderful start for your discovery tour through Venice!

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What you should know about Venice

Venice is a lagoon city of over 100 islands connected by more than 150 canals and 400 bridges. With the fall of the Roman Empire, many of the inhabitants of what is now Veneto sought refuge in the lagoon, but it is difficult to date the establishment of Venice. After the unification of a few small quarreling islands, Venice, as we know it today, was founded. Later a strong naval power, it suffered several blows from 1453 onwards that robbed it of its power in the Mediterranean.

Today, the city on the water flourishes as one of Europe’s most popular tourist hotspots, captivating young and old alike. And rightly so, because the canal-lined city is full of exciting stories, great buildings, and a breathtaking flair. 

Culinary delights in Venice 

Pizza and pasta lovers don’t miss out on Venice, because like everywhere else in Italy, you can dine excellently here. But Venetian cuisine has a lot more to offer: Particularly popular with the locals is Cicchetti, sandwiches made of white bread, which are best obtained at a Bacardi. Explore corners that are not directly in the sights to avoid tourist restaurants and discover authentic eateries.

Shopping in Venice

Shopping in Venice in the summer lasts until late at night. If you are willing to spend a little more money, you will be happy in Calle Larga XXII Marzo, where designer shops and high-quality brands are lined up. Le Mercerie is also particularly well-known, where you can find everything your heart desires. Besides fashion and pretty souvenirs, however, the glass art from Murano, in particular, is the perfect souvenir of your trip to Venice.

Don’ts in Venice 

  • Feeding pigeons is forbidden and costs around 500 euros in fines.
  • It is better not to park your car in Venice, as this can be relatively expensive.
  • Sitting on public squares and sights is forbidden.
  • It is particularly expensive to eat in restaurants and cafés in St Mark’s Square, so it is better to find an alternative.

Dos in Venice 

  • You can book accommodation directly on the island and visit the city early in the morning to avoid the crowds.
  • With the Venice Pass, you can visit the most amazing sights.
  • You should also explore the alleys away from the hustle and bustle, as there are wonderful places hidden here.
  • If you travel to Venice outside the high season, you pay less and escape the crowds.

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