Visiting Venice is a wonderful journey: it is a unique city in the world which, in addition to its uniqueness, has an enormous wealth of artistic, architectural and gastronomic beauties.
You may have little time to spend and choosing what to see in Venice is difficult.In short, there is plenty of choice. To give you a hand in this difficult choice we have tried to list the things to see absolutely in Venice.
Rialto Bridge and Grand Canal
One of the oldest bridges in Venice is the Rialto Bridge. Initially built in wood to connect the San Marco to San Polo by crossing the Grand Canal, it was later rebuilt in stone, becoming the commercial center of Venice thanks to the shops and the adjacent market. This area is very busy, but a must see. The panoramic view of the Grand Canal is beautiful.
Scala del Bovolo
At Palazzo Contarini, in Campo Manin in the San Marco district, there is a jewel not to be missed. The ScaladelBovolo. It is part of the Gothic palace in which it is contained; it has this name for the particular shape of the staircase “snail shell”, in Venetian “bovolo”. At the top of the staircase there is a domed belvedere from which you can enjoy a splendid view.
Piazza San Marco
In Venice, the largest areas, free from constructions, are known to be called “fields”, the only area called Piazza is Piazza San Marco, the living room of the city. The square is in the San Marco district and contains many important monuments: the Basilica of San Marco with its bell tower, the Doge’s Palace, the New and Old Procuratie joined by the Napoleonic Wing which contain various museums, the Palazzo dellaZecca, the Bridge deiSospiri, The Clock Tower, The PiazzettadeiLeoncini. All wonderful and unique places.
Murano Island
Murano Island is undoubtedly one of the most famous of the islands in the Venice Lagoon. It is famous for its furnaces in which blown glass objects are produced by its glass masters and sent all over the world. Murano is very small and can be turned around in a few hours. It is very nice to see how glass masters blow glass and learn about its history by visiting the Murano Glass Museum. The churches of the island are also very beautiful: the Basilica of Santi Maria e Donato, the Church of Santa Maria degliAngeli and the Church of San PietroMartire.
The tour of the Bacari
Il Bacaro is a tavern where the “shade” of wine is accompanied by snacks called “cicchetti”. In the various district you can find many. They are rustic, welcoming environments, they are real meeting places in which to spend carefree moments immersed in the typical Venetian atmosphere and these places are in fact frequented by the inhabitants of the city, both young and old. It is possible to take real tours of the Bacari to discover these typical taverns.
Getting lost in Venice
The best thing to do in Venice, after visiting the most significant monuments, is to throw away the city map and wander aimlessly. Venice is a very small city, there is no danger and it is easy to find the way. There are no buses, no cars, no skyscrapers, no high rises. Not only is the landscape different, but so are the sounds. You can discover wonderful corners, the further you move away from the crowded destinations the more you can enjoy the city to the fullest. It will be an unparalleled experience.
Rialto market
At rialto there were the first settlements of the city of Venice, this is because, in that part of the Grand Canal, the water was deeper and it was possible to land with ships loaded with goods. Rialto became the hub of the local economy and the need arose to connect the two banks to facilitate transport. The Ponte della Moneta was built first and then the current Rialto Bridge. Even now there are shops with its typical fresh fish stalls and the other shops where you can buy seasonal fruit and vegetables and where you can enjoy ancient Venetian flavors accompanied by the classic Spritz.
La FeniceTheater
The FeniceTheater is the main opera house in Venice and one of the largest in Italy. Located in the San Marco district, in Campo San Fantin is one of the most evocative places in the historic center. Being able to participate in a show is certainly desirable, but if it is not possible you can visit it in an hour of tour discovering the history, architecture, stuccos and golds of the prestigious rooms, the Foyer, the Great Hall, the PalcoReale and the Sale Apollinee. La FeniceTheater is just one of the many wonderful theaters in Venice.
The gondola ride
The first thing you notice, when you arrive in Venice, is this slender boat with a strange bow iron, which sways in the canals silently and elegantly. Even the gondolier impresses with his classic uniform and with the skill with which he drives his gondola. A unique and fascinating gondola ride allows you to see this other side of Venice, even more romantic if accompanied by traditional melodies.
The museums of Venice
Venice is a city with a vast artistic heritage. If you want to know the attractions and things to see in Venice for art lovers, know that you will be amazed: just think of the circuit of the Civic Museums of Venice, the great school of San Rocco, the wonderful Galleriedell’Accademia or the collection Peggy Guggenheim. Venice is also the city that hosts the famous Biennale of art and architecture.
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