Main Attractions of Venice

Here is a description of the main attractions worth visiting in Venice.

Every tourist's dream is to visit the unique Italian city on the water, La Serenissima. "Most Serene" is the solemn name of the Venetian Republic. Majestic architecture with exquisite Gothic-style palaces, lively labyrinths of mysterious narrow streets, and canals with gondolas. All this creates an extraordinary, mesmerizing ensemble of beauty and charm. Once immersed in Venice's magical atmosphere, you'll want to return again and again. Some tourists fall so in love with the local color that they decide to move here permanently.  

Every tourist's dream is to visit the unique Italian city on the water, La Serenissima. "Most Serene" is the solemn name of the Venetian Republic. Majestic architecture with exquisite Gothic-style palaces, lively labyrinths of mysterious narrow streets, and canals with gondolas. All this creates an extraordinary, mesmerizing ensemble of beauty and charm. Once immersed in Venice's magical atmosphere, you'll want to return again and again. Some tourists fall so in love with the local color that they decide to move here permanently.  

Venice - City Features

Enchanting Venice is one of the most breathtaking and romantic corners of Europe. It is the homeland of the Italian traveler Marco Polo, composer and virtuoso violinist Vivaldi, and women's seducer Casanova. 

The unique feature of the city on the water is that there are no cars here. Transport between the islands is by Vaporetto, motonave - the main type of floating transport in the island part, and through the city by motoscafi, traghetto, or gondola. "Love boats" is how gondolas, a symbol of romantic Venice, are called.  

Venice is located on 118 small islands of the Venetian lagoon, separated by 180 canals and thousands of waterways, which connect 209 bridges of Sestieri. 

Thanks to its location in the Adriatic Sea, it is both a major Italian port and a seaside resort.

Main Attractions of Venice  

Venice is considered Italy's cultural, historical, and national treasure. The entire city is an open-air museum. The main monuments and attractions of Venice are located in the districts of Dorsoduro, Castello, Cannaregio, Santa Croce, San Polo, San Marco. Among other islands of the Venetian lagoon, Burano, Torcello, San Francesco del Deserto, and Murano especially deserve attention.

The Venetian atmosphere captivates at first glance with the grandeur and splendor of the luxury of ancient buildings. Most architectural and cultural monuments were created from the 12th to the 16th centuries. When time in the capital of the Veneto Province is limited, a blitz tour of the attractions will do. But if possible, it is better to see all the places worthy of visitors' attention.

Interesting Routes and Main Attractions in Venice That Will Appeal to Every Tourist: 

• The Riva degli Schiavoni embankment starts around the corner from the Doge's Palace (Palazzo Dandolo) at the ancient Straw Bridge made of Istrian stone on the Palace Canal (Rio di Palazzo). The observation deck offers a view of the magnificent lagoon, the Snow-White Bridge of Sighs, and a series of lace Venetian bridges Canonica, Cappello, Consorzi. Walking along the Riva degli Schiavoni, you can witness the impressive equestrian monument to the king of unified Italy, Victor Emmanuel II.
• The famous Santa Maria della Pietà church, where the great Venetian composer Antonio Lucio Vivaldi served as choirmaster. 
• San Giovanni in Bragora Church, where the future renowned maestro Vivaldi was baptized as an infant. 
• The single-arch Ponte del Vin bridge through the Wine Canal, where wine traders' ships docked. 
• Palazzo delle Prigioni - the former "Palace of Prisoners" now serves as a concert venue. Although the historic interior of the ancient casemate still reminds of the legendary escape of the adventurer Casanova from the Venetian prison. 
• Piazzetta San Marco - a small area with two mighty columns between the Campanile of Saint Mark's Basilica and the Grand Canal, adjacent to the promenade, where the Marciana Library is located.
• Main Square of San Marco with the Clock Tower, where the cathedral of San Marco with its massive silvery domes stands out in the architectural ensemble. On the south and north sides are the Procuratie buildings and Napoleon's Wing. Adjacent to the towering Campanile (Bell Tower), about 100 meters high, is a small triumphal arch of white and pink marble, the Loggetta. 
• The white stone patriarchal palace - the official residence of the Venetian archdiocese, located right behind the Basilica and Clock Tower, overlooking the Piazzetta dei Leoni. 
• Mercerie - a district of old shopping streets stretching from Piazza San Marco to the Rialto Bridge. 
• Palazzo Vitturi in Venetian-Gothic style - a palace-hotel with pointed windows on Campo Santa Maria Formosa.
• The Fondaco dei Tedeschi Palace on the Grand Canal.
• Piazza Santa Margherita in the Dorsoduro district.
• Peggy Guggenheim Collection inside the Venier dei Leoni mini-palace with valuable world art exhibits.
• Accademia Gallery - a real treasure house of artistic works from the 14th to the 18th century, representing the golden fund of Venetian painting.  

Where to Eat in Venice

You can relax from the impressions at Antica Trattoria Poste Vecie - a restaurant with an authentic atmosphere, founded back in 1608. For a hearty meal, visit the family-owned Osteria Ai Carmini Di Biasotto Daniele. To try incredibly delicious Italian desserts and ice cream, tourists head to Gelateria Grom. The wine bars Al Mercà and Estro offer an excellent selection of Italian wines. 

Churches of Venice

A separate day or even several should be dedicated to visiting the religious architectural monuments. These include numerous active churches in Venice: 

• Santa Maria della Fava. 
• San Zulian.
• Santa Maria dei Miracoli.
• San Canciano.
• San Giovanni Grisostomo.
• San Bartolomeo.
• San Salvatore.
• San Giacomo di Rialto.
• San Apollonia.
• San Polo.
• San Rocco.
• San Barnaba. 
• San Pantalon.
• Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo.
• Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari.  

Enjoying the beautiful views of La Serenissima is best from the water. The magnificent Venetian palaces were even built, with the facades facing the canals. Being acquainted with intriguing routes in Venice will make the journey more enriching, impeccable, just perfetto!