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The Doge's Palace, locally known as the Palazzo Ducale, used to be the residence of the Doge of Venice, and also a space where the government could lodge. Both the court and the prison were located wi...

The Italian full name is Basilica Cattedrale Patriarcale di San Marco, but you'll be understood if you refer to it as Saint Mark’s Basilica. This cathedral church is the most famous in Venice, present...

This fish and vegetable market has been around since the year 1097, and there is frantic activity here, especially early in the mornings. The fishmongers, the bustling scenes, the old facades and the ...

Canal Grande is the largest canal in town, almost 4 km long and 90-metre-wide in some parts, with an average depth of 5 metres. Public transport is available in the form of vaporetti - water buses-, g...

Peggy Guggenheim was the artist Max Ernst's wife; the museum is housed in Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, which is her former home. Her art collection was opened to the public in 1951, and nowadays people c...

St. Mark’s Square is the biggest and the most well-known square in Venice. If you truly want to comprehend the power of the former Venetian Empire, this is the right place to visit. The square is full...

Ca' Rezzonico is one of the most magnificent buildings in the whole city, standing on the right bank of the Venice Canal. It was completed in 1756 and today it serves as a public museum with an intere...

Ca’ Pesaro is the city’s modern art museum, located in an old baroque palace facing the Grand Canal. The first floor houses 19th and 20th century paintings and sculptures, while the upper floor is ded...

La Fenice is a world renowned opera house and a symbol of the Italian theatre tradition. Its name means "the phoenix", which suits the theatre very well, as it happened more than once that it burned d...

Located in Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto, Palace Music (Musica a Palazzo being the original name) is a cultural association started in 2005, created to transform the palace into an intimate environment wh...

Whether or not you are a fan of classical music, the Interpreti Veneziani is a welcome break from the city's pulsating core. After its inauguration in 1987, its concerts have been performed all over t...

St. Mary Basilica, usually called the Friari, was built in the 13th century and today represents an important landmark. Holding many masterpieces of Venetian art from the Renaissance period, it is sim...

Occupied in the Roman period, San Giorgio Maggiore is one of the several islands around Venice. At the beginning of the 19th century, after the Republic fall, the island became a free port housing Ven...

The National Library of St Mark's (Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana) is located in a beautiful Renaissance building and takes its name after St. Mark, Venice's patron. Being one of the most ancient manus...

Let yourself be swept away by the beautiful renaissance paintings of this gallery. The Venetian painter Tintoretto was paid to provide art for the halls of the Scuola and his masterpieces are still th...

Santa Maria dei Miracoli is the most requested church for weddings in Venice, and if you step inside you will easily see why. It is said to be built from the leftovers of St. Mark's Basilica, even if ...

There are several tour operators offering different types of Gondola tours. You can choose between a more romantic style with serenades sung to you and your beloved partner, or a more classical sights...

The Rialto Bridge is one of the several bridges crossing Canal Grande. Be prepared to meet many other tourists here since this is one of the most well-known landmarks of Venice. The architecture is am...

The Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri) has inherited its sad name from the condemned prisoners crossing it on their way to the execution. The covered bridge connects the prison to the interrogation r...

Torcello is a small island which does not lie on the typical tourist path in Venice. On this sparsely populated island you will find the oldest Byzantine church of Venice, which is truly amazing durin...

Murano Island is a popular tourist destination renowned for its glass making industry, which is the fruit of a centuries-old tradition. You can learn more about it by visiting the Murano Glass Museum ...

Burano Island is famous for its brightly coloured houses, picturesque canals and peaceful atmosphere. Other attractions include the Church of San Martino with its leaning bell tower and the Lace Museu...

If your children are tired of walking around, then this is a nice place to visit. Here you will find a great collection of animals and botanical exhibits. The museum (Museo di Storia Naturale) houses ...

Venice Lido is a big island featuring the city's only public beaches, as well as some private ones. It can be reached by ferry and the journey can last from ten minutes to half an hour depending on th...

Once a neighbourhood tavern fit for "un' ombra" (literally "shadow", Venetian slang for a glass of wine), today Da Fiore could possibly be the city’s best restaurant, with sober décor, elegant rooms a...

Born to be a rural "maison d'hôte" (a hotel), the restaurant Locanda Cipriani is part of the world-famous luxury hotel by the same name, welcoming guests in a very simple environment where the atmosph...

Da Pinto Restaurant offers a wide selection of fresh fish straight from Rialto Fish Market. Tourists can enjoy the open-air seats or benefit from the indoor air-conditioned dining rooms. Simple but fi...

Italy, as a country, is world-famous for making great pizza. Da Mamo offers classic Italian pizza as well as traditional local dishes such as creamy salted codfish with polenta. The exemplary restaura...

La Zucca might not be a vegetarian restaurant, but if you're tired of eating pizza and pasta this is the right place as it can surely satisfy anyone with a penchant for fresh vegetable dishes. Some of...

Cantinone Gia Schiavi is the perfect place to go if you are looking for Italian-style tapas accompanied by a glass of wine. This 19th century bacaro offers the most inventive cicchetti in Venice. Don'...

Facing the Giudecca Canal, Riviera encompasses magic views of Venetian domes. The spectacular sight combines with soft music to create the perfect atmosphere for a sensational dinner. High-quality sea...

This restaurant's watchword is "detail". The romantic atmosphere and the elegant and refined design go hand in hand with the enchanting terrace offering great views of Venice. The sophisticated menu l...

Opened in 2007, Osteria Antico Giardinetto is a homely family restaurant close to Rialto Fish Market. Here you can enjoy exquisite Mediterranean food or typical Venetian cuisine with fresh fish, meat-...

Ristorante Marco Polo is a historical restaurant located between the Via Forte Marghera. It is an authentic Italian-style restaurant whose kitchen combines traditional cuisine with modern flavors and ...

In the bright and modern atmosphere of Ristorante a Beccafico Arte, genuine Italian dishes are served by friendly and efficient waiters. Traditional Venetian and Sicilian savours are revised and moder...

Osteria Nono Risorto serves authentic Venetian cuisine in the heart of the city. Some of the items you can find on the menu are homemade pizza, sarde in saor, cod and seafood pasta. During the warmer ...

Inaugurated in 2009, La Mela Verde is an artisanal ice cream shop as well as a charming creperie. Ice creams are produced with first-class products such as the Sicilian pistachio, the Piedmontese PGI ...

Being one of the city’s best patisseries, especially recommended for breakfasts or coffees, Rosa Salva offers several local specialties like zaleti and baicoli, which are typical Venetian cookies, as ...

Majer is a combined bakery, cafe and wine shop located in a quaint alleyway facing the Rio Novo Canal. You can try fresh pastries, cookies, typical Venetian cakes or buy fresh bread and baked products...

Quadri offers breakfasts, dinners, and everything in between. It is an excellent venue to either sit down during the day and have a sandwich and a cup of coffee, or enjoy cocktails or luxurious glasse...

Caffé Florian opened its doors in 1720 and it is at once the oldest and the most modern café/bar in Europe. It is located in the famous St. Mark’s Square and is well known all over the world, especial...

Gelato Fantasy opened in the space of a blacksmith's former workshop. Since 1998 it is an artisanal ice cream shop where workers share a deep love for tradition. Here you can try the cream of the Doge...

Established in 1742, Rizzardini is the oldest Venetian patisserie and as such values tradition and quality. The interiors may be tiny, but the offer of sweet treats is huge. You'll be able to choose a...

This corner patisserie is a Venetian institution and you'll always find it bustling with people. Having a cup of coffee and a sweet pastry standing at the counter might be exactly what you need to sta...

With a long list of cocktails, wines and beers, Cafè Noir is a lively and popular bar, especially so among students. You can accompany your beverage with sandwiches or piadina while sitting inside or ...

Piccolo Mondo is the oldest disco in Venice, and one of few and far between you can find in the city. Born as a gallery to sell works of art, today it is a club with a bar vibe where university studen...

All the "Harry's" around the world are modeled on the template of the Venetian Harry's Bar original. The Bellini, a mix of Prosecco and white peach juice, was invented here. This bar focuses on creati...

Venice Jazz Club is a brilliant club that has succeeded in creating a cozy and authentic atmosphere. Every day except for Thursday you can go there and enjoy a live concert. You can easily book online...

This pub is a friendly Irish bar with a Venetian twist, rendering it a very special atmosphere conducive to enjoying its several types of beer. Its long bench recalls the typical Irish pub where peopl...

Venice city is not generally associated with pubs, but if you are in the mood for a serving of burgers, hot dogs and Italian food, then this is the right place to go. Live football and rugby matches w...

This small bar provides delicious cocktails and drinks for a young and happy crowd every night of the week. The cocktail list constantly changes in order to enrich the old drinking tradition with new ...

Right between the two main tourist attractions of Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square you can find this well-established bar. It has been around since 1997, and attracts a mix of locals and tourists w...

Osteria Ai Pugni lies close to the university and it is frequented by many students. For this reason, prices are not too high and the atmosphere is happy and cheerful. Wine, spritz and other drinks fl...

At the award-winning Bar Dandolo, in the 14th-century luxury Hotel Danieli, guests can relax in a beautiful setting embellished with the famous Murano chandeliers, and sip perfectly-made classical coc...

Even if the party doesn't go on until very sunrise, this place does come to life after midnight. The drink menu includes a wide array of beers, wines and cocktails, and the food list comprises snacks ...

To add an international atmosphere to your evening cocktails, head to LondraBar at the four-star Hotel Londra Palace overlooking the St. Mark's basin. Take a seat on the beautiful terrace and contempl...

AquAlta has a modern and fresh interior, and young and trendy people meet here over a glass of chilled Prosecco and delicious appetizers. It is located in Mestre and is known locally as good pre-party...

Right on the beach in Lido, just outside Venice, this large bar and nightclub gives the jet-setters of Venice the right summer vibes. Colored lights, popular DJs, large white sunbeds and fruity cockta...

Molocinque lies in a former theater complex in Porto Marghera, and, since 1999, this large club equipped with several bars and dance floors has gathered a fashionable crowd aged primarily 20 to 40. Th...

Once you step inside this bar, you will understand where the name comes from - the interior is dominated completely by the color orange. House music, art and a wide selection of wines, cocktails and ...

El Refolo is a bustling but welcoming wine bar where locals come to enjoy a spritz and some appetizers. Sit down outdoors and watch people passing by while sipping on a glass of good Italian wine, pos...

Al Squero owes its name to its location in front of Squero di San Trovaso, one of Venice's traditional gondola boatyards. It is a traditional bacaro offering a vast selection of cicchetti and other sm...

Drogheria Mascari is the oldest traditional food and spices store in the centre of Venice. The shop was opened near the Rialto Bridge in Calle degli Spezieri, the spices merchants' street. It offers a...

By the will of the Municipality of Venice, Banco Lotto 10 was opened in 2003 in an attempt to exhibit the fruit of a retraining program at the women’s prison on Giudecca. The stylish clothes and acces...

Located on the island of Murano, Marina e Susanna Sent is a jewellery workshop specialising in production of glass pieces such as sculpture, plates or lampshades. The combination of innovation and tra...

This tiny shop is officially recognised as a historical location of the Veneto Region. In this small boutique you can find all kinds of hats of the highest quality. If you need a gondolier's hat in y...

The Vascellari family has been in the world of optics for several generations and the shop on Ruga Rialto has been around since 1964.They design their own eye-wear brand and pay close attention to fin...

At Arnoldo Battois elegance is a lifestyle. These two Venetian designers specialise in producing accessories, especially handbags. The meticulous attention to precious details and the use of cutting-e...

Even if you aren't in need of a new book, this unique store is well worth a visit. This self-proclaimed "most beautiful bookstore in the world" contains thousands of books, magazines and maps lying he...

Italy is known for its good food made from local high quality products. Prosciutto e Parmigiano is a tiny shop of Italian gastronomic specialities. Don't miss the dry cured Prosciutto di Parma and the...

As a city on the water, Venice could not be spared from the passage of pirates. Master jeweller Sigfrido has been creating rings, necklaces and other jeweller's masterpieces combining experience, orig...

The Venetian fleet is among the oldest in the world. If you have fallen in love with the typical Venetian boats or gondolas, head to Gilberto Penzo and buy an elaborate miniature to take home with you...

Located about 40km from Venice, this outlet offers the most luxurious brand names in fashion at reduced prices (by 35% to 70%) throughout the year. Brands like Costume National, Salvatore Ferragamo, ...