Brief description: without doubt the most famous place in Venice (and consequently the most crowded with tourists). It is curious to see it in Spring or Autumn when the tide rises so much that it completely floods the square twice a day. Ask at your hotel about tide times, as they constantly change. Disembarking from the vaporetto, turn left and cross the first ...
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Brief description: situated in St. Mark´s Square itself, this gothic palace was the residence of the dogues, the seat of government and of the court of justice and prison of the Republic of Venice.
How to get there: in St. Mark´s Square (on the left as you get off the vaporetto).
Cost: 20€ (includes the Palace, but also Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico ...
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Brief description: in St. Mark´s Square, if you wish, you can go and see the basilica although its real charm lies in its exterior facade (remember-no entry allowed if you are wearing sleeveless tops or shorts or with a backpack - there is a cloakroom where you can leave backpacks).
Length of visit: 30min.
Cost: free.
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Brief description: opposite the basilica you will find the bell tower (Il Campanille), used for years as a lighthouse for vessels and as the city´s watchtower. It has 5 bells, each of them assigned to a particular task: set the begining or end of the day, midday, and even the meetings of the board of the Republic. You can go up by lift (almost 100m!) and there are ...
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Brief description: gondolas are no doubt one of the most iconic symbols of Venize. Nowadays they are just used by tourists, and prices have become quite abusive. Gondolas allow you to see the city and its bridges from another point of view, but the experience can be quite slow and touristic. If you still want to do it, follow the tips bellow.
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The best way to get to know the Grand Canal and its marvelous palaces is by vaporetto. The route from Salute station to Santa Stae station will allow you to see most of the great jewels of the city. Most of these palaces house museums inside, although we see more interesting to enjoy their facades. Taking the boat in Salute, these are the main palaces that you will ...
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Brief description: this district has a very touristic part, the one which is around the market and the Rialto, and another with far fewer people but equally interesting. We recommend starting the day in the Rialto area, and visiting the fish market. Then walk towards the Plaza San Polo and from there to the Plaza San Rocco.
How to get there: take the vaporetto ...
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Brief description: one of our favourite areas. Places of interest: the Campo de Santa Margherita, Campo San Barnaba, the Accademia Gallery and finally the Church of Santa María della Salute. The best of all, however, is to lose yourself among the alleyways.
How to arrive: on foot from San Polo or taking a vaporetto.
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Brief description: one of the prettiest areas although it does not have any great tourist attractions to visit. Begin by the Campo de San Stae and then continue towards the Campo de San Giacomo dell Orio.
How to get there: take the vaporetto to the Salute stop and return along the whole canal until the San Stae stop.
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Brief description: Cannaregio is the most populated neighborhood of Venice. It has a very tourist street, the Strada Nova, which we recommend you avoid at all costs. But the rest of the neighborhood is very quiet, and although it has no major tourist attractions, it is super nice to walk in a more relaxed and authentic atmosphere. In this neighborhood lived famous ...
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Brief description: Castello is the largest neighborhood (sestiere) in Venice. It is where the humblest houses are located, since the majority belonged to the workers of the shipyard situated in the area. There are still many Venetians who live there, and outside the tourist area, you can breathe a really neighborhood atmosphere, with small local shops, clothes hanging ...
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Brief description: Murano is Venice´s most famous island and also the most visited due to the famous glasswork craftsmanship that you can see there.
How to get there: You can get there using a regular vaporetto line (41, 42, 13, DM, N) from the Fondamenta Nove stop.
Length of visit: 3-4h visit (travelling included).
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Brief description: Burano is a beautiful island of colorful houses, located north of the Venetian Lagoon. It is also known for its lace production, although what you will like most is to enjoy its dreamy canals and its picturesque leaning bell tower (it is very curious how depending on where you see it, it looks more or less inclined).
Recommended route: get off the ...
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Brief description: Torcello is a picturesque island that is only 5min from Burano. If you are not very tired of walking, it is worth paying a visit (if your feet burn, it is better to skip it, since you have to walk a little). Oddly enough, it became the most populated island of the Venetian Republic, when the attacks of the Huns and the Lombards made them flee the ...
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There are a few places that we have not covered on our route, although we do not consider them to be as interesting as the other places mentioned. This morning, we recommend that you go back to the place that you have liked most and take a walk or, if you prefer, try out somewhere new. Other spots to visit in Venice are:
Murano Island: Murano is Venice´s most ...
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