In all of Europe, Venice is not an equal. There are canals and bridges in this city.
The history of the Pearl of the Adriatic goes back more than a thousand years and can be found in everything from churches to palaces.
There are world-famous art exhibitions and gondolas. Venice is the number one place to visit in Italy. Here are some of the top things to do in Venice.
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You should consider buying a day pass if you plan on riding the vaporetto more than once.
The Basilica di San Marco is a great place to look at. The Basilica is a testament to Venice's power and long history and is known as the "golden church". The Campanile is one of the tallest in Italy and is located in St Mark's Square.
The Giardini della Biennale is where the exhibition of art happens once every two years, with each pavilion containing a different country's entry to the exhibition.
One of the most important events in the contemporary art world, but if your visit doesn't coincide with one of the Biennale years, fear not, because you can still visit both the Giardini and theArsenale.
Venice is the city with the highest elevation. The city is filled with colorful fabrics and extravagant masks. It depends on Easter and Lent but usually happens in February. One of the best times to visit Venice is in the winter.
There is a place in St Mark's Square where a performer hangs on a zipline and swings down from the Campanile over the Square.
Venice has some beautiful beaches that are easy to reach by ferry from the city and are the perfect location for a full experience in nature.
Lido is the most famous beach of the Venice area with its chic glamor. You may be able to catch a glimpse of movie stars on their way to the Venice Film Festival if you plan your visit for the first days of September.
It shouldn't be a surprise that a canal-filled city is a good location for regattas. On the first Sunday of September, there is the Regata Storica. In June, Venice races against the other three old maritime republics, Genoa, Amalfi and Pisa, as well as more than a thousand people joining the Vo. If you want to see a regatta, it's a good idea to time your visit so you can catch one.
You need to plan ahead to make sure your visit is in line with Venice's celebrations.
If you can take the Vaporetto one afternoon, you will be able to reach Burano and Murano in less than an hour.
Their centuries-old traditions are jewels in the crown of Venetian commerce. The intricate lace that has been the pride of Burano for hundreds of years is brought to life by the master glassblowers.
The bacaro is a typical Venetian bar where you can order a huge variety of wines and some small snacks to go with them. The only challenge is deciding which one to pick from the many choices that dot Venice's streets.
The most famous market is in Venice. The Rialto Market is both a tourist attraction and a daily necessity for Venetians. There are many Christmas markets in the same area.
You can visit the rich rooms of the Ducale Palace, the center of the Serenissima's power, or the book-lined halls of theMarciana Library in Venice. If you like art to architecture, you only have to choose between the Renaissance and Neoclassical pieces of the Gallerie dell'Accademia or the modern art of the Ca' Pesaro. You can find more information about the history and culture of Venice at the Museo Correr.
The streets of Venice are home to many different celebrations. The Festa del Redentore commemorates the end of the plague that ravaged the city in the 16th century. fireworks illuminate the canals around the island of Giudecca
If you want to see it in person, try to get a viewing spot on the waterfront.
There are more than a few bridges to be found in Venice, but if you want to see one of Venice's world-famous symbols, you need to go to the Rialto Bridge. The Bridge of Sighs is located behind St Mark's Basilica and was where the prisoners of the Serenissima were led into Venice's fearsome prisons.
If you want to go off the beaten path, you might want to look at the Ponte del Chiodo. This is the only bridge in Venice that does not have a handrail. Check out some of Venice's lesser-known neighborhoods while you're there.
Walkways are installed when parts of the city are flooded by high tides. If you're in Venice in autumn, you'll be able to see the lagoon phenomenon on the raised paths.
The bookshop that shares its name is a delight for both eyes and looks great, with books stacked in bathtubs and gondolas to protect them from a possible flood, and a staircase that allows you to reach a particularly beautiful area.
The main theater in Venice is called La Fenice and is rich with history. It has been graced by many of the great names of opera, like Verdi, Rossini and Donizetti, as well as playing a crucial part in the Unification of Italy and the struggle against Austrian domination.
Get a ticket to one of the operas if you love classical music.
Calle Larga XXII Marzo is a high-end street in Venice that has luxury boutiques and flagship stores. The Fondaco dei Tedeschi used to be the palace-warehouse of German merchants and is now one of Venice's main malls.
The Fondaco has a beautiful terrace that everyone can access for free, but you have to pre-book your time slot as space on the terrace is limited, but the view over the Canal Grande makes it worth the effort.
It was first published in October 2021.
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