What to do with children in tow
A gondola ride would a very enjoyable experience for a child or adult. This might…
Torre dell’Orologio
This beautiful enameled clock was built five hundred years ago. When it was assembled, the…
Santi Giovanni e Paolo
Locally called San Zanipolo, this Dominican church is very large and contains valuable works of…
San Giorgio Maggiore
Since the 8th century, this island has been home to San Giorgio Maggiore Church. The…
Campo Santo Stefano
Located in the city’s most affluent residential areas, surprisingly, this square once hosted bullfights! There…
Campo San Polo
Many years ago, at the Campo San Polo bull races took place, fairs and military…
Ca’ Rezzonico (Museo del ‘700 Veneziano; Museum of 18th-Century Venice)
Ca’ Rezzonico is a beautiful palace on the Grand Canal and is most famous for…
Museo Correr
The exhibits in this museum are as diverse as they are interesting. The Venetian art…
Campanile di San Marco (Bell Tower)
The 1000 years old brick bell tower is 325 feet tall, excluding the angel. It…
Ca’ Pesaro
Located on the Grand Canal and housed in a late Renaissance palace, these two museums…
Ponte dei Sospiri or the Bridge of Sighs
One of the most known bridges of Venice is the Bridge of Sighs. Made of…
Basilica di San Marco (St. Mark’s Basilica)
The design and the architectural style for Basilica di San Marco, complete with five mosque-like…
Foresteria Valdese (Palazzo Cavagnis)
This 16th century palace converted into a hotel is a little worn out but retains…