The Bridge of Sighs, beyond the legend
Among the first places to visit in Venice, and a monument often represented as a symbol of the city, the Bridge of Sighs has...
Best of Venice
In Venice, everywhere you are surrounded by beauty. Get lost amidst its calli and campielli and discover the best destinations the city has to offer, from churches to centuries-old districts, buildings and bridges overlooking typical canals and the Venetian lagoon. Discover our selection of the best destinations in town.
Scuola Grande di San Rocco: art, culture and holiness
Among Venice’s landmarks, buildings known as ‘Scuole’ or ‘Scuole Grandi’ might be mentioned as unmissable attractions. Between them, the Scuola Grande di San Rocco.
Among...
Palazzo Ducale, power and beauty
Palazzo Ducale, the seat of the government when Venice was one of the most feared maritime powers in the world, is now a museum...
Venice’s Jewish Ghetto, old-world atmospheres
The Jewish Ghetto in Venice is more than 500 years old and it’s the most ancient Jewish quarter in Europe (1516): a small world...
Gallerie dell’Accademia: the best of Venetian art
This is the most important museum in Venice, with over 800 works by Venetian and Italian masters who have influenced the European art in...
The Grand Canal of wonders
Venice’s major water artery winds through marvellous palaces and slides under bridges full of charm. A fascinating combination of art and history, water and...
St. Mark’s Basilica, the soul of Venice
Not only the most famous picture postcard of the city, and the great heart of Venice, St. Mark’s Basilica is a heady mix of...
La Fenice, the stage of Venice
With a history steeped in tragic events and reconstructions, season after season La Fenice, one of Italy’s most prestigious opera houses and a symbol...
Discovering the Rialto district
With its markets, ‘osterie’ and artisanal workshops, the ancient and picturesque neighbourhood of Rialto reveals one of the most authentic sides of Venice.
The Rialto...
