Venice Attractions

Simply known as 'The Piazza', the important historic buildings surrounding this square are a testament to the power and wealth of the Venetian Empire.    Read More...

Venice's most famous church is nicknamed 'Church of Gold' for its opulent design and gilded interior mosaics.    Read More...

This palace was the center of power in Venice. From here the Doge and the government of Venice ruled over the Venetian Republic.    Read More...

Once described as 'the most beautiful street in the world', this wide, winding canal is lined with beautiful historic buildings.    Read More...

Venice's most photographed bridge connects the San Marco district with San Polo.    Read More...

In its heyday, Venice’s Arsenal was the largest shipyard in the world, playing a crucial role in the city's role as a naval power.    Read More...

This legendary bridge connects the palace of the Doges with the prison cells at the other side of the Rio di Palazzo.    Read More...

This 15th century palazzo, known as Ca' d'Oro or House of Gold, is one of the most beautiful buildings along Venice's Grand Canal.    Read More...

St. Mark's Campanile - Venice's tallest bell tower - is one of the city's most recognizable buildings.    Read More...

Once an essential means of transportation, the gondolas today are one of Venice's biggest tourist attractions.    Read More...

One of the great opera houses of Europe, La Fenice was rebuilt in 2003 after it was destroyed by arson.    Read More...

Lido's long beach draws both locals and tourists to the island during the warm summer months.    Read More...

Named after a miraculous statue found in an orchard nearby, this gothic church is one of Venice's most charming buildings.    Read More...

The country's prime naval museum showcases the city’s rich maritime history.    Read More...

Venice’s most vibrant waterfront promenade is ofte, swarmed with tourists.    Read More...

This beautiful church was built in the 15th century in the Venetian Renaissance style.    Read More...

An iconic structure, built in the 17th century after a wave of the plague had killed one third of Venice's inhabitants.    Read More...

One of Venice's largest churches, often referred to as the Pantheon of Venice for its many entombed notables.    Read More...

The former confraternity building turned hospital is fronted by a magnificent 15th century facade.    Read More...

This site is one of the last boatyards where workers still make and repair gondolas.    Read More...

Gondolas are not the only way to get around in Venice; the city's most popular transportation system is the Vaporetto or water bus.    Read More...

This beautiful waterfront promenade is a great place for a stroll and a meal along the water.    Read More...