Venice: Attractions and more...
Venice has countless works of art, in galleries, museums and churches, and the lagoon itself is an experience in itself. If you have the time, the other islands around Venice can also offer interesting and a little less-crowded tourist sights.
The major tourist attractions include:
St Mark's Square. The most famous sight in Venice. A lively
square surrounded by beautiful architecture such as the Byzantine basilica of
San Marco.
St Mark's Basilica. This is where the art and riches from the
East, brought back by Venice's merchants, are kept. The coloured marbles and
mosaics are fantastic.
Palazzi and bridges. The best way to explore Venice is on foot
or aboard waterbuses with a guidebook at hand to learn about the history of
all the beautiful palaces and bridges that you will encounter. The most famous
bridges are the Bridge of Signs and the Rialto, over the Grand Canal.
The Accademia. The finest of many art collections in Venice.
The Galleria dell'Accademia contains, amongst others, works by Bellini, Piero
della Francesca, Veronese, Tintoretto, Titian and Canaletto.
What to see in detail
Landmarks and Historic sites (7)
Museums (4)
Art galleries (1)
Streets, Squares and Neighbourhoods (8)
See also
Tours (4)
Will find places of interest on the map. Clock on the attractions for details
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