Top 10 Things To Do In Venice

VISIT SAN MARCO SQUARE AND THE BASILICA

Considered one of the most beautiful squares in the world, it is undoubtedly Venice’s main attraction. It is surrounded on three sides by majestic arcades of public buildings, and on the fourth side is flanked by the Basilica di San Marco with its dome and arches and the towering bell tower of San Marco. Stroll through the piazzas and galleries, marvel at old cafés and Venetian mask shops, and admire the facades and impressive mosaics of St. Mark’s Basilica and the  16th-century cathedral towers.

FLOAT ALONG THE GRAND CANAL

One of the things that make Venice the ‘City of Romance’ is the Grand Canal, the main corridor for water transport through this beautiful city. The main street of Venice.  Ride a gondola, Venetian water taxi, or  Vaporetto and marvel at some of the most famous facades of Venetian architecture, marvel at pretty docks, piers, cafes, and restaurants, and admire all the bridges along the way.

EAT TAKE AWAY PIZZA BY A CANAL

Nothing is more Italian than pizza and nothing is more Venetian than a canal. Combine the two for an all-Italian bucket list experience you’ll never forget.

PHOTOGRAPH THE BRIDGE OF SIGHTS

 Perhaps one of the first, but one of the last, views from the Bridge of Sight, as inmates cross it from the interrogation room to the neighboring Governor’s Penitentiary. The bridge was named by Lord Byron in the 19th century because prisoners sighed from the windows at their last glimpse of beautiful Venice before being taken to their cells.

EAT GELATO

On a hot Italian summer day, nothing beats a gelato break. Visit the famous Gelato Tecas Suso, ranked among the best gelato in town.

VISIT THE DOGE’S PALACE

A doge, elected by the Venetian nobility, has been the ruler or king of the Venetian city-state since the 8th century, a practice that has lasted for 1000 years. A visit to this palace is essential to learn about Venetian history, architecture, luxury, customs, and art.

TAKE A GONDOLA RIDE

The feeling of floating on water, navigating narrow canals, and enjoying the views from the water is like stepping back in time to a  bygone era of luxury. They are expensive but worth it.

STROLL ACROSS RIALTO BRIDGE

The most famous bridge in Venice, he is one of the five bridges across the Grand Canal. A great place to sit, rest your tired feet, and watch the water flow.

VISIT BURANO

Located north of the Venetian Lagoon and a 40-minute waterbus ride from St. Mark’s Square, Burano has recently become popular for its colorful houses. Many locals also live here, so it’s an opportunity to interact with the locals, and people enjoy seeing the beautiful scenery.

VISIT MURANO

North of Venice is Murano, his seven islands famous for their glass. A must-see place to learn about Venetian glass and see how it is made.