What to visit in Venice in 3 days. What to see in Venice

Venice is a city rich in history and tradition. Although it is not very large in itself, there is a lot to see and do. With 3 days at your disposal in Venice, you should think in advance about organizing it in the best way. Do not forget that in Venice there are so-called “must-haves” that are worth doing and seeing in order to make your vacation unforgettable. For this I have prepared for you venice itinerary for 3 days that will help you discover the Serenissima... If you follow the tips in this article, you will get to know the most personal and special sides of this lagoon city.

Upon arrival in Venice, you will find yourself in the historic center of the city. Piazzale Roma, where you come by taxi, car or bus, or venice Santa Lucia train station -the beginning of your exploration of the Venetian lagoon. After all, the city is an open-air museum. So just the fact that you have arrived already means that you have begun your immersion in its history.

Piazzale Roma and the Piazzale Roma Constitution Bridge - entry point by transport to Venice

Think that three days is more than enough to see Venice... You will also have time to travel outside of it. Thus, you can discover the islands of the Venetian lagoon. Follow the advice on the itinerary that I have prepared for your Venice holiday in 3 days. I can assure you that your trip will be unique and unrepeatable.

First day in Venice

The route starts the moment you arrive by train (Venice Santa Lucia Station) or by car or bus to Piazzale Roma. From here, you can get a first glimpse of the city if you climb constitution Bridge (also called Calatrava)... It is one of four bridges that cross the Grand Canal. Take some good photos here. You probably know that Venice was built on water and is crossed, far and wide, by canals along which vaporettos go. Tickets for them can be purchased for 1, 2, 3 days or for a week. You can also use quite expensive water taxis.
You can download the vaporetto lines diagram in English from the links: Otherwise, you can walk around the city. So as not to feel completely overwhelmed by fatigue in the evening, I advise you to switch between these two modes of movement. In other words, walk a little and take a vaporetto a little.

Visit the heart of Venice

Once you arrive in Venice to stretch your legs a bit, you can hike towards Piazza San Marco. You need to cross in front of the train station, barefoot Bridge (ponte degli Scalzi)... Its name is due to the fact that the bridge is located next to church of St. Mary of Nazareth (Chiesa di Santa Maria di Nazareth), which belonged for many centuries to the Order of the Discalced Carmelites. This is one of four bridges that cross the Grand Canal. It allows direct access to the city center. There are 435 bridges in Venice in total.

Venice route map on the first day

I offer you a map of the route through Venice on the first day. The map contains all the places to visit listed in the article. Walking routes are also marked with a blue line. If you click on the icon in the upper left corner of the map, then all the legend will open.

Rialto bridge

Follow the signs on the buildings and head towards San Marco / Rialto. Go until you get to the oldest and most beautiful bridge in Venice - Rialto... It also crosses the Grand Canal. On the bridge, make your way among the many tourists and take some nice "souvenir photos" with a beautiful view of the lagoon. It is best to photograph from the middle of the bridge. The area around the Rialto Bridge offers many entertainment options:

• shopping,
• visit to typical Venetian Bakari;
• fish market. It only takes place in the morning.

Bridge of Sighs

In a few minutes you will reach st. Mark's Square... First, however, take a look at Bridge of Sighs (ponte dei Sospiri)... Legend has it that if two lovers take a gondola ride under a bridge at sunset, their love will last forever. Although, in fact, it was the last sad sigh of the prisoners who crossed the bridge as they were led to their execution. They knew that they were seeing Venice for the last time.

Bridge of Sighs

San Marco square

After crossing the bridge, you can make a short visit to Palazzo delle Prigioni.To see where the prisoners were kept. You can also walk there along the routes that each prisoner was taken.

Palazzo Dei Prigioni

Close to Palazzo dei Prigionieri worth a visit Palace Doge (Palazzo Ducale)... Beforehand, I advise you to book your online ticket on the official website to save time. It also provides timetables, closing days and other information, including tourist availability. The site is available in English and Italian.

Hall of the Doge's Palace in Venice

On the website of the Palace you can also find a ticket that will allow you to pass the "secret routes". If you do not want to spend too much time in the line at the entrance, then it is better to purchase the salta fila skip-the-line ticket!

What else to see in the San Marco area

Below you will find a list of other Venice attractions in 3 days worth visiting in the San Marco area. I recommend that you first visit the official websites of these places to find out prices, schedules, closing days and other information.

• Basilica of San Marco - the most magnificent of the Venetian monumental structures. More than any other landmark, it symbolizes the greatness of the Serenissima. Given the high influx of tourists that flock here every day, I recommend buying a skip-the-line ticket. It will allow you to take a guided tour of not only the Basilica but also the Doge's Palace with a specialized guide. Kill two birds with one stone.
• The Clock Tower, also known as Torre dei Mori. It is one of the most famous architectural buildings in Venice. It goes like a triumphal arch to the city's main shopping street - ancient Merceria. The centers of the city's political and religious power were located here. The tower with its precious clockwork is available by appointment for small groups.
• Isle San-Giorgio-Maggiore (San Giorgio Maggiore)... It is very easy to visit as it is only 5 minutes from San Marco. The island is easily accessible by vaporetto line 2. It can be said that this is not a tourist destination because there are no bars or restaurants. However, a visit to San Giorgio Maggiore is recommended for those who want a special look at Venice. For those who love Palladio or who are attracted by observation in close proximity, the serenity of monastic life.

Facade of the monastery of San Giorgio Maggiore

It was only in 1951 that the island regained its cultural significance thanks to the Giorgio Cini Foundation. It was created by the Venetian Count Vittorio Cini. It is thanks to this private institution that the island's monumental and cultural values \u200b\u200bare being restored.

Lunch on San Marco

The area is not very suitable for an inexpensive lunch... Especially everything is very expensive in the bars around the square. The best option would be to simply walk in any direction from Piazza San Marco. Walk a few minutes' distance. You will immediately find trattorias or osteria where you can have a decent snack.

Trattoria Alla Basilica

You can walk along Calle degli Albanesi. A few dozen meters from Piazza San Marco, there is Ristorante alla Basilicawhere the menu offers a great selection. You can choose from a variety of different meat or fish dishes to suit your taste. Everything is freshly prepared. The chef uses only fresh ingredients. What attracts travelers to this place the most is the fixed-price menu. Here you can choose the first, second course and snacks at a bargain price. Of course, Venice is an expensive city, but if you want to save some money and eat less typical, but at the same time, "glamorous" food, go to Hard rock cafe... My advice in this latter case is to book a priority seat admission ticket. Because here, as in other hard rock bands all over Europe, there are always long queues. Incidentally, this is the smallest Hard Rock Cafè in all of Europe.

Afternoon in San Polo

The best way to get to and immerse yourself in the San Polo atmosphere is definitely on foot. It can also be reached by gondola and ACTV vaporetto. Historic district Campo San Pololocated next to the Rialto. Here you can find some bakari - typical Venetian bars). Here you can enjoy cichetti snacks and a glass of good wine. This is when you want to take a delicious break for yourself.

Cichetti to try

Campo San Polo is located in the smallest area of \u200b\u200bVenice. However, it is the largest campo (field) in the city. In ancient times, it was intended for crops and pastures. Nowadays, it often hosts performances, fairs and special events. The historic walls of Campo San Polo bear witness to a very curious part of the city's history, also called the Venice of Libertina. Her main character is Casanova.

What to see in San Polo

Today in Campo San Polo you will find ancient stately buildings. Such as:

• Scuola Grande di San Rocco. It was the center of the fraternity of the wealthy Venetians. They devoted themselves to charity in the arts. The name comes from the burial place of Saint San Rocco, which is located here. In 1564, the Brotherhood commissioned the artist Tintoretto to decorate the school. He fully realized his talent in the painting of the Sala dell'Albergo in the Scuola di San Rocco. This cycle of his works is considered by everyone as Sistine Chapel of Venice... You can reach it on foot or by vaporetto line 2 (stop San Tomà)
• Palazzo corner mocenigo Is a very beautiful museum. Located in a palace that belonged to a noble Venetian family. Located near the Rialto Bridge. It is easily accessible on foot from the train station or by vaporetto (stop S. Stae). The museum has created a route that leads through beautiful rooms with original furnishings and tells the story of Venetian fashion and eighteenth century costumes. Here you can also visit the hall, which tells about the creation of perfumery. It is also possible to personally smell the aromas of the raw materials from which the perfumes were created. I would definitely recommend this museum to anyone looking for an unusual visit to this area of \u200b\u200bthe city.

Venetian aperitif and dinner in a typical Osteria / Trattoria

There are essentially two options that I propose. This is either an aperitif in some bakari, or dinner in an osteria or trattoria. So I immediately link to the article that tells. In order for you to be able to choose an institution, depending on the area, and the dinner option you have chosen.

Excursion by vaporetto at night

I decided to offer you a night, not a day, excursion to the vaporetto. In any case, if you want to do it during the day, you can always do it. In my opinion, to see Venice fully illuminated with bright lights at night is a very exciting sight.

With line 2, you will be able to drive through the main canals in a short time (60 minutes).

During this excursion you will be able to see the main Venetian sights from the perspective of the canals. In addition, at night, Venice is lit up with colorful lights, creating a unique atmosphere. Be sure to take some great pictures.

Second day in Venice

Breakfast

Breakfast is the highlight of the day and even more so in Venice... Especially if you intend to walk up and down the bridges and streets of the city all day long. Among the various alternatives where to have breakfast in Venice (for those who don't have much time), you can enjoy pastries in any classic Venetian bar. For lovers of classic Venice who don't really count money, i advise you to sit at a table at one of the historic cafes of Piazza San Marco, Caffè Florian... Do the same as the heroes of Italian and foreign literature and art did in previous years.

At the Florian Cafe during the Venice Carnival

Traveling the islands of Venice

The most convenient way to get to the islands is by vaporetto... Just go to the ACTV website and look for a map with different vaporetto lines and timetables. From the information provided, you can easily understand how to get to a particular island. Above you will find links to download the Venetian vaporetto route map. Read all the detailed information on the islands of Venice in the section of the site dedicated to this topic. There you will find not only descriptions and attractions of the 10 islands of Venice to visit, but also directions on how to get to them.

Walking tour to Dorsoduro

After returning from a trip to the islands of Venice, I suggest getting to know the Venetian region of Dorsoduro better. You can go on foot from San Marco or, if the island hopping bored you, take the vaporetto and get to the Accademia stop. To get to Dorsoduro you must go accademia bridge... It was preliminarily planned to be a temporary bridge and had to last only a few years. Instead of this, it's been almost 80 yearsand after costly refurbishment, its wooden structure is still firmly in place. Plus, it blends well with the rest of the landscape. Once you reach the highest point of the bridge, be sure to stop and take a 360-degree look around to admire the surrounding beauty.

Academy Bridge

Academy Gallery

At the foot of the bridge, you will find Academy Gallery (Galleria dell'Accademia). The gallery contains a fantastic collection of paintings by artists from Venice and the entire Veneto region, from the fourteenth to the eighteenth century. It is worth visiting this gallery to see firsthand all the masterpieces that it presents. Here you can admire the works:

• San Giorgio di Manteina,
• San Girolamo Piero della Francesca,
• Our Lady of Cosmi Tura,
• La Tempesta, Giorgione;
• Pieta Titian;
• and works of art by Tintoretto and Veronese.

Inside the Academy Gallery

Ca Rezzonico

In addition to the gallery, you can visit Ca 'Rezzonico - eighteenth century museum building... This is a magnificent building overlooking the Grand Canal, which houses some of the finest pieces from this golden age. Inside the museum, you will find beautiful rooms filled with paintings, ceiling frescoes, and furniture from the time.

You can get to the museum on line 2 vaporetto. Stop "Ca Rezzonico". By visiting the official website of the museum, you can get all the information you need (prices, schedule, closing days, etc.).

Ca 'Rezzonico from the inside

The Dorsoduro area brings together tourists, university students and indigenous Venetians. It is the perfect place to relax. On central square, Campo Santa Margherita, Venetians call local establishments by color. There is a blue, red, orange or black bar. Here you can stop to take a break from your long hikes in the lagoon city. Here you can try the famous local snacks in the Venetian bakari. There are also many art shops and great restaurants.

Campo santa margherita

Aperitif overlooking the lagoon in Giudecca

Giudecca is an island opposite the Dorsoduro district.

It is easy to get to on the 2 or 4.1 vaporetto lines. A one-time ticket for 75 minutes costs 7.5 euros. Giudecca can also be reached from the S. Zaccaria ”, taking line 2 or 4.2. The stop you need to get off is "Zitelle".

Once you arrive on the island, you can try an aperitif and snacks at one of the many bars along the banks of the Canal. Also try gianduiotto or ice cream, or spritz and cichetti. The most impressive view of Venice that can be enjoyed without leaving the lagoon is on panoramic terraces of the Hilton Molino Stucky Venice. Skyline Rooftop Bar the hotel is ready to accept both hotel guests and outside visitors.

View of Venice from Skyline Rooftop Bar

From two terraces of the Skyline Rooftop Bar, the view of Venice is truly extraordinary... The Marghera Terrace is a place from where you can admire the sunset. The Venezia Terrace offers a unique view of the city due to its height. This is one of the highest points in the city.

Venice at night

During the day this city is full of magic, Venice at night is mysterious and intriguing!

Not everyone knows, but Venice at night is a fascinating city, different from many other places and has its own special character.

If you are used to the idea of \u200b\u200bVenice, where hordes of tourists walk in single file to see the city's main attractions, then you will be surprised. That night dress that the lagoon will offer you at night. It will seem to you that you are in another dimension.

Venice places with nightlife

Young people, university students and many Venetians prefer the Campo Santa Margherita area. If you are looking for real Venice nightlife, this is the place not to be missed. Here you will find bars, clubs, restaurants and wine bars where you can have fun with your friends. It's also a great idea to have a romantic evening.

Nightlife in Venice

Those who love beer shouldn't miss il Bevitore pub... It is located a few minutes from the train station. The beer is of excellent quality. Live music is often played. If you love jazz, don't miss the opportunity to visit Venice Jazz Club.It is located near Campo di Santa Margherita, in Dorsoduro. Live concerts, cocktails and fine wine are the main ingredients of your evening at this interesting venue. For romantics, get lost on the streets of Venice. Sit down somewhere on the bank of the canal. Perhaps while sipping a glass of wine. You will be accompanied only by the sound of water and silence. Choose the least touristy areas - Castello and Cannaregio.

Third day in Venice

Gondola ride

You cannot say that you have been to Venice if you do not experience this unforgettable experience of gondola sailing. Plus, it's another option to discover Venice from the water level. The trip will allow you to see the city from an angle that you would never be able to see when crossing Venice on foot or by vaporetto.
For more information on gondola rides, see the section on this subject.

What to see in the Castello area

Castello district bordered to the north by the Cannaregio area, and is located in the space between Fondamenta nove and Campo Santa Marina. In the south, it borders on the San Marco area, between the Parrocchia di San Lio and the famous Piazza San Marco. It connects to the Cannaregio area via the ponte dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo, and to Riva degli Schiavoni via the ponte della Paglia bridge. Let me remind you that this is the only area that does not overlook the Grand Canal. However, it covers the entire Arsenal complex.

Castello churches

In the northern part there are the following monasteries:

• Monastery saints John and Paul (Convento dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo)... It was rebuilt between 1660 and 1675. Includes two monasteries and a courtyard. Today it houses the Venice State Hospital.
• Abode San-Francesco della Viña (Convento di San Francesco della Vigna)... Its creation dates back to the middle of the fifteenth century. It is currently the center of the Institute of Ecumenical Sciences. In summer, organ concerts and Gregorian chants are organized here.

What else to see in the Castello area

• In the eastern part there are Public Gardens (Giardini Pubblici)... Most of the city's vegetation is concentrated in these gardens. The gardens were created in 1807 thanks to the decree of Napoleon.
• In the same 1807, it was built Via Garibaldi (ViaGaribaldi)... Today it is very lively, full of life, shops, bars and restaurants of all kinds. In addition, every morning is held here fruit, vegetable and fish market.
• Among other things, the area has, Arsenal of Venice (Arsenale di Venezia)... It is an ancient complex of shipyards and workshops that make up a very large area of \u200b\u200bthe island city of Venice in its eastern part. It has been the heart of the Venetian maritime industry since the 12th century, and is associated with the most prosperous period in the life of the Serenissima.
• The Arsenal complex now includes exhibitions of contemporary art "Venice Biennale"... The exhibition area occupies about a quarter of the entire complex. I highly recommend visiting them, both art historians and all curious tourists. This can be very interesting.

Lunch at Cannaregio

The Castello area borders the Cannaregio area... This is a bit outside of the usual tourist routes. Stay in secluded Campo Widman l'Ostaria Boccadoro... After a day of walking the streets and bridges discovering the treasures of magnificent Venice, there is nothing better than relaxing in this true oasis.

Dine at Ostaria Boccadoro

Of course, in this case, opening a window in the room, you will not see the canals and gondolas sailing along them, but you will be able to save money by paying about 200 euros for two for three nights, including breakfast, in a modern comfortable hotel. If you book a hotel well in advance of your trip, you can always find great budget deals.

How to get there and what time to choose

Many buses leave from Venice Marco Polo Airport or Treviso Airport to the center of Mestre or Venice itself.

However, when planning a trip to this city, one should take into account the time of the year (the best periods are spring and early summer), as well as periods of the so-called high water, when the sea tides are increased by autumn and winter winds, which causes the water to rise and flood part of the city. Unfortunately, "high water" can only be foreseen for a few days.

First day in Venice

Let's make a reservation right away that the proposed route can be changed at your discretion, choosing from it only the most attractive for yourself and removing unnecessary things.

So, after waking up and having breakfast at the hotel, we will go to Piazzale Roma, which is a stone's throw from the Santa Lucia railway station and is connected to it by the modern Ponte Calatrava bridge.

Calatrava Bridge. Photo comune.venezia.it

It is best to immediately purchase a 48-hour pass, which costs 30 euros. This will save on travel around Venice, since each separately purchased ticket for one boat trip costs 7 euros. Young people between the ages of 14 and 29 can even benefit from discounts.

Vaporetto on the way. Photo medeaonline.net

So, the ticket is in your pocket, now you can go to explore the most beautiful places in Venice. This vaporetto boat trip chart will help you navigate.

From Piazza Roma we will take the N1 shuttle in the direction of Piazza San Marco, but get off at the famous Rialto Bridge.

Rialto Bridge. Photobritannica. com

After walking along the oldest Venetian bridge, you can step back a bit from the traditional tourist route and, if you wish, turn towards the nearby city market, which is open every morning until 13:00 from Monday to Saturday. Here, among the noise, colorful colors and smells, you can, if not even buy, then just admire the freshly caught seafood, as well as buy something from fruits, greens and vegetables.

Returning to the N1 boat, we continue towards Piazza San Marco and get off at the San Marco Vallaresso stop. The first thing to do here is to see the Cathedral of St. Mark (Basilica di San Marco). The entrance to the cathedral itself is free, a visit to the unique in its beauty "golden altar" (pala d'oro) costs 1.5 euros, climbing to the roof of the cathedral - 3 euros.

Piazza San Marco is surrounded on all sides by monuments of architecture and art, such as the Doge's Palace, the bell tower of St. Mark's Cathedral, the Correr Museum, the Archaeological Museum. To visit them, you can buy a single ticket (including on the Internet), which costs 16 euros and allows you to visit the Doge's Palace, the Correr Museum, the National Archaeological Museum and the monumental halls of the Marciana National Library once for three months.

St. Mark's Square. Photo it.wikipedia.org

After exploring Piazza San Marco and its surrounding attractions, it's time to grab a bite to eat in one of the many cafes located nearby, remembering that Venice is an expensive city, but no more expensive than Rome or Florence. For example, a half-liter bottle of water will cost 1 euro, and you will have to pay 3-4 euro for a sandwich bought and eaten on the go. By the way, in some hotels, at your request, you can prepare breakfast in the form of "dry ration", which will be a good reinforcement during a difficult tourist life.

Right there, on the square, there are two historic cafes: Florian and Quadri. Not far from the square, on Calla Vallaresso, there is another famous cafe called "L'Harry's Bar". These places have not only a special charm, but also keep the memory of the celebrities who visited them - great artists, poets and musicians. That is why the prices here are slightly overpriced, for example, they will ask you for a cup of 7 euros, and for fruit juice - 10. Musical accompaniment in the hall will increase the bill by another 12 euros. But this is just a small premium for the special atmosphere of the cafe, which, perhaps, is not found anywhere else in the world and which, in fact, has no price.

Florian Cafe. Photo koffiemagazine.nl

When it's time for lunch, you can choose from one of the many trattorias that the Venetians call "Bàcari". Usually they are little known among tourists, although recently some guests of Venice have also appreciated them. "Eat like a local" - the British would say about the trattorias of "Bàcari" and would be right: here the tourist feels at home and pays no more for lunch than a local resident.

In these small taverns, you can taste what is called cicheti, accompanied by a glass of Ombret wine or the popular Venice aperitif of Prosecco with Aperola or Campari added to give it a red or orange color. The most popular "chiketi" are small grilled cuttlefish, beans with sauce, polyps, sardines, herring, deep-fried anchovies, toasted bread, Venetian cutlets.

Venetian Chiketi. Phototripadvisor. it

Let's return to the same river tram N1, which connects Piazza San Marco with Piazza Romana, and again get off at the Rialto Bridge, or even better, walk to it on foot. Because besides the beautiful bridge, there are two excellent Bàcari in the area: Osteria alla Botte - at the corner of Calle de la Bissa and Campo San Bartolomeo, and Osteria al Portego at Calle della Malvasia, where you can have a tasty and inexpensive lunch.

After refueling yourself with local dishes, you can continue your walk or return to boat N1 and sail a little more towards Piazza Romana to get off in the Cannaregio area near the elegant Ca 'd'Oro palace, also called the Golden home. " This is one of the jewels of Venice and definitely worth a visit. There is a museum within the walls of the palace, the entrance ticket costs about 6 euros.

After visiting the palace, walk along Strada Nuova to Rio Terrà San Leonardo.

Ponte delle Guglie bridge. Photodinociani.com

At the Ponte delle Guglie bridge, turn right and then right again to get into the old Venetian ghetto, built at the beginning of the 12th century. On its territory there is a monument to the victims of the Holocaust, a Jewish museum, a kosher restaurant.

Opposite the Venetian Ghetto, on the sidewalk along the canal called Fondamenta della Misericordia, there are many restaurants serving food. For example, you can recuperate after a difficult tourist day in the restaurant "Ostaria da Roba", where the excellent value for money (from 30 to 60 euros per person for a full lunch or a multi-course dinner).

And end your first day in Venice in one of the many bars with live music. The train station and Piazza Roma are just ten minutes' walk away.

Second day in Venice

The route of the second day will start from the Santa Croce area, located in the northwestern part of the city, a stone's throw from Santa Lucia train station. The eastern part of the Santa Croce district, old and typically Venetian, has always been of great importance for trade, as it connects Venice with the mainland.

We will board the familiar N1 vaporetto again to get off at the San Stae stop and see the sights of the area. From the same pier, you can also admire the facade of the Ca 'd'Oro palace overlooking the Grand Canal (Canal Grande). But the first thing that catches your eye from the pier is the magnificent Church of San Stae (Chiesa di San Stae).

Church of San Stae. Photo redheadeddesigner.blogspot.com

Not far from this church is the ancient Ca 'Pesaro palace, which houses the International Museum of Contemporary Art (entry about 6 euros) and the Museum of Oriental Art (entry about 8 euros), which also deserve attention.

From here on the speedboat N1 or N2 (towards the island of Lido), you can reach the San Tomà stop. Following the signs for Frari, in just one minute you will be in front of the majestic Cathedral of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari.

After the first half of the day, it was time to take a lunch break. If you head towards the small Piazza Santa Margherita (Campo Santa Margherita) located next to the Frari Cathedral, you can find yourself in the area of \u200b\u200btrattorias and osteria. The Pier Dickens Inn Restaurant-Pizzeria-Pub, located in Santa Margarita Square, is one of the best places for this purpose, offering a wide variety of dishes and different pizza options at reasonable prices.

Piazza Santa Margarita, where you can have a good meal. Photo flickriver.com

And having regained our strength, we will continue our journey in the direction of the Gallerie dell'Accademia, which is also called the Academy Museum (entrance - about 14 euros). Here masterpieces by Titian, Tintoretto and many other masters are exhibited. From here you can also admire the third bridge of the Grande Canal - the Accademia Bridge (Ponte dell'Accademia), made in wood and metal.

Bridge Academies. Photo venetoinside.com

Now, after the 17th century painting, it is worthwhile to devote a little time to contemporary art at the Peggy Guggenheim Museum (entrance - about 12 euros), which is located in the building of the Venier dei Leoni palace. In the Peggy Guggenheim collection, you can see works by Picasso, Boccioni, Mondrian, Kandinsky and many other contemporary artists.

Continuing our walk through this quiet and aristocratic area of \u200b\u200bthe city, we will reach the nearest Basilica Santa Maria della Salute, a 17th century masterpiece by the architect Longuen.

Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute overlooking the Canal Grande. Photoit. wikipedia. org

If you continue along the Grande Canal, you can go to one of the most panoramic places in Venice, from where you can see a small triangular promontory called Punta della Dogana or Punta della Salute and separating the two Venetian canals. From here you can see the Bay of San Marco, the Doge's Palace, the island of St. George.

Punta della Dogana Photo alloggiareavenezia.com

Le Zattere promenade offers a romantic stroll to Punta della Salute.

Le Dzattere embankment. Photo panoramio.com

And if you take a short gondola ride along the Giudecca Canal, which runs parallel to the Grande Canal, you can immerse yourself in a relaxing and mysterious atmosphere and, possibly, experience the very sensations that Joseph Brodsky described in his Venetian essay "Embankment of the Incurable." On the way, you will meet the eponymous island of Giudecca.

If you just want to relax and enjoy something at the same time, you should pay attention to the famous gianduja (a type of chocolate with nuts) ice cream parlor "Nico", comfortably sitting at a table with a delicious dessert right on the canal embankment.

You can come back to the hotel after a busy day even very late in the evening, because the scheduled vaporetto boats scurry through the canals all night. And even if you have not managed to see everything in two short days, you will still have a huge amount of impressions and emotions and ... the opportunity to return to this unique city.

Many tourists come to one of the most unusual and beautiful cities in the world. What to see in Venice on your own in 1, 2 and 3 days? Find out about the top attractions and admission prices.

Saint Mark's Square

Each city has its own center. In Venice, this is the old Piazza San Marco. All the roads that lead to the ancient city on the water converge here. The architectural ensemble of the main square is formed by the famous Doge's Palace, the picturesque Cathedral of St. Mark, a library, a clock tower and some other historical buildings.

The spacious square in front of the cathedral appeared in the 9th century, and the gray paved pavement "herringbone" was made in the 13th century. People come to the square to see the slender columns of St. Mark and Theodore, climb the observation deck of the Campanile, listen to the melodic chime of the clock on the tower and feed the pigeons.

It is easy to reach this part of the city by waterbus - vaporetto from Santa Lucia train station or Piazza Roma. You need to get off at the S.Marco Vallaresso stop.

Mark's Square and Cathedral (Photo © unsplash.com / @dimush)

What to see in Venice? Particularly noteworthy is the beautiful cathedral - the most popular and famous Christian church in the city. She received a high status at the beginning of the 19th century, and before that she was the doge's court chapel.

Admire the facades of the sumptuous building and look inside. The multi-colored mosaic paintings cover 4000 sq. m of the temple. The earliest of them were laid out in the 11th century. On the huge dome of the Creation of the world there are 26 mosaic scenes from the Bible. The "Golden Altar" consists of religious miniatures made using cloisonné enamel technique. The unique treasury of the basilica has been converted into a museum.

The cathedral rises on St. Mark's Square. The entrance to the basilica is free. A ticket to the museum costs 5 €, entrance to the Golden Altar - 2 €, and the rise to the bell tower - 8 €.

The graceful walls of St. Mark's Cathedral (Photo © unsplash.com / @timounesays)

Not far from the Basilica of San Marco is the picturesque residence of the rulers of the city - the Doge's Palace, or Palazzo Ducale. If you have not yet decided what to see in Venice, consider taking a walk through the museum inside the palace.

The ceilings of the residence are decorated by renowned artists Tintoretto and Veronese. The Hall of Cards leaves a great impression. On its walls are old maps compiled by the best Italian masters.

The palace is located in Piazza San Marco. A full ticket costs 20 €.

The inner courtyard of the palace (Photo © cedlambert / pixabay.com)

Tower of San Giorgio Maggiore

Venice is built on 118 islands, and one has an old 17th century cathedral. The square brick tower of San Giorgio Maggiore is understood at 60 m. It serves as a bell tower and serves as an excellent observation deck from which a wonderful view of the central part of Venice opens. The lift lifts the tourists upstairs. Several paintings by the famous painter Tintoretto are kept inside the three-nave church.

The tower is located on a small "cypress" island in the city center. The entrance to the temple is free, and the rise to the tower is 6 €.

Rialto Market

What to see in Venice to experience the daily life of the Venetians? Visit the old market, which has been operating in the city center since the 16th century. Translated from Italian, its name means "high coast". They sell fish, vegetables, herbs and fruits here. The largest selection of fresh seafood is available in the morning.

A chocolate shop "Visio Virtu" was opened near the market. Taste different types of chocolate made according to traditional Venetian recipes. Visit the Parmesan Palace shop, which sells delicious cheeses.

The market is located on the right bank of the Grand Canal, west of the Rialto Bridge. It is open from Tuesday to Saturday in the morning. The entrance is free.

Murano island

Murano attracts history buffs and art lovers. It was here, in the artisan part of the city, that the mirrors and glass decorations were invented, which made Venice glory. Glass souvenirs are still sold in Murano today.

Wander the narrow streets and admire the medieval temples and the summer residence of the Venetian rulers, Palazzo Da Mula. On a factory tour, see how the famous glass is made.

The island town is 1.5 km from the historic center of Venice. The entrance to the Glass Museum costs 4 €.

Torcello island

We advise you to see the island of Torcello in Venice yourself, where the oldest churches in the city are located. Since the 7th century, Torcello has been one of the most prosperous settlements in the lagoon. There was an active trade on the island, and wool products were made. Then two rivers flooded the land, and most of the inhabitants moved to the larger islands.

Visit the ancient Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. See massive stone shutters and golden doomsday mosaics Walk over the water along the Devil's Bridge and visit the Temple of Santa Fosca.

Torcello is located in the north of the Venetian Lagoon and can be reached by vaporetto.

Colorful buildings on the island (Photo © juliacasado1 / pixabay.com)

Cemetery of San Michele Island

What to see in Venice for lovers of secluded walks? Perhaps the quietest place is on a square island named after the Archangel Michael. The old cemetery is surrounded by a brick wall and occupies the whole of San Michele.

The area with cypress trees is divided into Orthodox, Catholic and Jewish sections. The graves of many Venetians are located here. Tourists from Russia visit the burial places of Joseph Brodsky, Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Diaghilev. Out of respect for the dead people in the cemetery, you cannot take pictures.

The island is reached by vaporetto, which goes towards Murano.

Lido island

If a walk through the San Michele Cemetery is a little sad, then a trip to Lido Island will help you to relax. There are luxurious beaches and huge hotels, often referred to as the Venetian Riviera. If you are in the city in the summer - go there to sunbathe!

The beach island is located south of the Venetian Lagoon. It closes the central part of the city from the Adriatic Sea.

Lido Island - the beach corner of Venice (Photo © somkuti / flickr.com)

Many tourists dream of seeing a performance at the La Fenice opera house. The theater appeared at the end of the 18th century and, like the fabulous Phoenix, was rebuilt three times after the fires. If time is short, a visit to the performance can be replaced by an excursion - the theater has a permanent exhibition about the opera diva Maria Callas. The guide will show you the temple of the arts and tell entertaining theatrical stories. Don't forget the dress code!

The theater is located in the San Marco area. Tickets cost 15-110 €, a guided tour with audio guide in five languages \u200b\u200b- 13 €. Children under 6 years old are admitted free of charge.

Full house in the La Fenice hall (Photo © wikimedia.org / Youflavio)

Carnival mask shop

Where do you buy accessories for the famous Venice Carnival? Multicolored paper and plastic masks are sold on the streets of the city, but most of them are Made in China. For a truly exclusive look, head to the old Venetian mask shop.

The small shop Il Canovaccio makes and sells painted masks for carnival participants. Traditional materials for them are leather, papier-mâché, ceramics and metal. True, today plastic is often used. Visitors are allowed to photograph any product, but masked people cannot be filmed!

The mask store is located in the city center, on Calle Larga Rosa, 6076. On the streets, masks are sold for 15-20 €, and in the store an empty blank costs 30 €. You can paint it yourself. The prices for large masks in the form of luxurious animal heads go up to 1,500 €.

Colorful bookstore

For connoisseurs of good books, we recommend that you look at the real Aladdin's shop for book lovers in Venice - the Libreria Acqua Alta store. The unusual shop is popular with tourists. The editions are displayed in wooden boats and gondolas, and one of the stairs is made of paper volumes. Two thirds of the books are new. Cats sleep on the shelves.

The bookstore is located near Piazza San Marco, on Calle Longa Santa Maria Formosa, 5176 - Castello.

What to see in Venice for lovers of unusual places? A suitable attraction is the small bridge between the Doge's Palace and the old prison. It was built at the beginning of the 17th century in the best Baroque traditions and decorated with marble carvings.

The graceful bridge is closed from the eyes by walls and has only four windows - two on each side. Once upon a time, criminals were taken across the bridge. Through small windows they looked at the waters of the canal and said goodbye to freedom. City legends tell about the sad sighs of the prisoners. The old building causes sighs of admiration for modern tourists.

The bridge runs over the Rio di Palazio canal. Attend it for free.

Bridge over the Palace Canal (Photo © unsplash.com / @nickkarvounis)

Scuola San Rocco

Venice is a real Klondike for art lovers! What to see on your own? Connoisseurs of beauty are advised to go to the most beautiful gallery of San Rocco. The two-storey building in the Venetian Renaissance style was founded in 1515. Walk through the huge halls and admire the gilded stucco, decorative panels, paintings by Tintoretto and Titian.

The gallery is located in Piazza San Rocco. Take vaparetto to the S. Toma stop and walk towards the museum. A ticket with an audio guide costs 11 €.

View this post on Instagram

Giudecca island

The large island is separated from the historical part of the city by the Giudecchi Canal. They come here to admire the views of the buildings of San Marco and see three medieval churches.

There is a luxury hotel on Giudecca. The neo-Gothic building was built in the 19th century and was originally intended for a pasta factory. Lovers of Art Nouveau architecture cannot indifferently pass by the spectacular Casa dei Tre Oci.

The colorful island is part of the urban area of \u200b\u200bDorsoduro.

Peggy Guggenheim Collection

This is the name of a small museum, where 400 paintings by Picasso, Dali, Modigliani, Rothko, Miro, Chagall, Malevich, Ernst, Kandinsky and other famous artists of the 20th century are exhibited.

The exhibition is located in the Venier dei Leoni palazzo, which is located in the Dorsoduro district. The ticket costs 16.5 €.

Palazzo Venier dei Leoni (Photo © wikimedia.org / Jean-Pierre Dalbéra)

One of the places on the Grand Canal that is worth seeing in Venice is called the "Golden House". The fact is that in the 15th century, gold leaf was used to decorate the palace. The richly decorated Gothic walls were visible from afar and reflected in the waters of the canal.

Since the 20s of the last century, the Franchetti Gallery has been located inside, where rare art objects and old paintings are collected. Minus one - you can't take pictures.

The elegant palace stands in the San Marco area. Ticket price -11 €.

Ca-d'Oro Palace (Photo © wikimedia.org / Didier Descouens)

Old shipyard

Squero di San Trovaso is a 17th century building where artisans still work. Squero means a team of people who make boats together. The shipyard produces long gondolas and other types of Venetian traditional ships. The craftsmen make 10 boats a year. Tourists are not allowed inside, but the entire shipyard is clearly visible from the canal.

The place where the boats are made is in the Dorsoduro area, 1097.

Venice is oversaturated with sights - we offer you to see only the very best in 1 day:

• St. Mark's Square and the Cathedral of the same name.
• Tower of San Giorgio Maggiore - at least from the side.
• The Grand Canal.
• Bridge of Sighs.
• Rialto Bridge and Rialto Market.

• Burano island.
• Murano island.
• Giuzhekka island.
• Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
• Merchery.

• Scuola San Rocco
• Jewish ghetto.
• Teatro La Fenice.
• Cemetery of the island of San Michele.
• Torcello Island.

Venice sightseeing map

Introductory image source: © unsplash.com / @canmandawe.

If it seems to you that the impressions of travel are not the same, there is no such delight as you had on the first trips, then come to Venice - this city will surprise anyone, even someone who has seen almost everything, even someone who is sure that he is a fan of miraculous natural masterpieces and city landscapes will not surprise him.

Venice exactly as it is customary to imagine it - old, amazingly beautiful houses, the foundation of which has turned green from damp and it is not clear what it is holding on, these are hundreds of extremely impudent pigeons in Piazza San Marco, these are gondolas that seem much more alive than in the pictures and postcards.

Venice landmarks - these are its streets, its inhabitants, who can live peacefully in a city in which the sidewalks are flooded from any rain, these are its quiet canals, which can suddenly end any alley in the maze of the central part of the city.

Grand Canal, Venice

Breakfast in Venice

But today there will be just a real Italian breakfast in an Italian coffee house - in the opinion of us and not only us, here the most delicious coffee in Venice.

Gondola ride

Yes, if you are in Venice, it is simply necessary to ride a gondola. Someone will say that this is corny and not justifiably expensive, but you know - when you find yourself there and see this colossus, which for all its size remains elegant, you forget that it is a stamp and start running in search of a free gondola.

Gondola ride through the canals of Venice

So, cost of 30 minutes of gondola ride - 80-85 euros.

Central parking lots are located next to the Rialto bridge and on the waterfront Grand Canal opposite Doge's Palace... There are always a lot of free gondolas, but we advise you to “catch” it somewhere on the narrow canals and when you sit down, be sure to tell the gondolier before starting the trip that you want to ride along the small canals too. This is because they have several routes and they mostly lead the gondola along Grand Canal, and there is very noisy and big waves from passing boats. You will not feel the charm of gondola riding here. But when a huge gondola, with the ease of a ballerina, glides absolutely silently along the quiet and empty canals in the center of the island, this is really something magical.

A little about gondoliers - there is a stereotype that these are the same hucksters and even rude ones. This is not true. Very friendly and good-natured, real masters of their craft, who will gladly tell about sights of Venicewho will meet on the way, and themselves will offer you to photograph, and will answer all questions. For example, it was from the gondolier that we learned that the channels are not deep at all - a maximum of only 3 meters.

Murano island

Another picturesque and interesting corner Venice, to which we recommend to devote the second day of the Venetian weekend.

It is on this small island that, for more than 7 centuries, the famous Venetian glass has been made according to ancient Byzantine technologies.

Get to Murano you can take the "vaporetto" - water trams, which we talked about above, choose routes 4.1, 4.2, 12 and 18.

Murano, Venice

Muranolike the central part Venice, all intertwined with a network of canals, the main one is the Glass Canal (Rio dei Vetrai) - along it are concentrated not only the most beautiful buildings, but also shops selling Murano glass souvenirs (they are actually sold throughout Venice, but here is the largest selection).

Murano, Venice

Still on Murano there is Glass museum, but not to say that it evokes more emotions than glass products on display in countless shops. If you are not a huge connoisseur of history and a professional archaeologist, then you will be slightly interested in this museum.

It is better to ask one of the workshops next to the Lighthouse and observe the process of the birth of an elegant glass figurine or vase, and for a small fee (2-3 euros), you can even feel like a glassblower and take a little part in the process.

Many tourists come to one of the most unusual and beautiful cities in the world. What to see in Venice on your own in 1, 2 and 3 days? Find out about the top attractions and admission prices.

Saint Mark's Square

Each city has its own center. In Venice, this is the old Piazza San Marco. All the roads that lead to the ancient city on the water converge here. The architectural ensemble of the main square is formed by the famous Doge's Palace, the picturesque Cathedral of St. Mark, a library, a clock tower and some other historical buildings.

The spacious square in front of the cathedral appeared in the 9th century, and the gray paved pavement "herringbone" was made in the 13th century. People come to the square to see the slender columns of St. Mark and Theodore, climb the observation deck of the Campanile, listen to the melodic chime of the clock on the tower and feed the pigeons.

It is easy to reach this part of the city by waterbus - vaporetto from Santa Lucia train station or Piazza Roma. You need to get off at the S.Marco Vallaresso stop.

Mark's Square and Cathedral (Photo © unsplash.com / @dimush)

What to see in Venice? Particularly noteworthy is the beautiful cathedral - the most popular and famous Christian church in the city. She received a high status at the beginning of the 19th century, and before that she was the doge's court chapel.

Admire the facades of the sumptuous building and look inside. The multi-colored mosaic paintings cover 4000 sq. m of the temple. The earliest of them were laid out in the 11th century. On the huge dome of the Creation of the world there are 26 mosaic scenes from the Bible. The "Golden Altar" consists of religious miniatures made using cloisonné enamel technique. The unique treasury of the basilica has been converted into a museum.

The cathedral rises on St. Mark's Square. The entrance to the basilica is free. A ticket to the museum costs 5 €, entrance to the Golden Altar - 2 €, and the rise to the bell tower - 8 €.

The graceful walls of St. Mark's Cathedral (Photo © unsplash.com / @timounesays)

Not far from the Basilica of San Marco is the picturesque residence of the rulers of the city - the Doge's Palace, or Palazzo Ducale. If you have not yet decided what to see in Venice, consider taking a walk through the museum inside the palace.

The ceilings of the residence are decorated by renowned artists Tintoretto and Veronese. The Hall of Cards leaves a great impression. On its walls are old maps compiled by the best Italian masters.

The palace is located in Piazza San Marco. A full ticket costs 20 €.

The inner courtyard of the palace (Photo © cedlambert / pixabay.com)

Tower of San Giorgio Maggiore

Venice is built on 118 islands, and one has an old 17th century cathedral. The square brick tower of San Giorgio Maggiore is understood at 60 m. It serves as a bell tower and serves as an excellent observation deck from which a wonderful view of the central part of Venice opens. The lift lifts the tourists upstairs. Several paintings by the famous painter Tintoretto are kept inside the three-nave church.

The tower is located on a small "cypress" island in the city center. The entrance to the temple is free, and the rise to the tower is 6 €.

Rialto Market

What to see in Venice to experience the daily life of the Venetians? Visit the old market, which has been operating in the city center since the 16th century. Translated from Italian, its name means "high coast". They sell fish, vegetables, herbs and fruits here. The largest selection of fresh seafood is available in the morning.

A chocolate shop "Visio Virtu" was opened near the market. Taste different types of chocolate made according to traditional Venetian recipes. Visit the Parmesan Palace shop, which sells delicious cheeses.

The market is located on the right bank of the Grand Canal, west of the Rialto Bridge. It is open from Tuesday to Saturday in the morning. The entrance is free.

Murano island

Murano attracts history buffs and art lovers. It was here, in the artisan part of the city, that the mirrors and glass decorations were invented, which made Venice glory. Glass souvenirs are still sold in Murano today.

Wander the narrow streets and admire the medieval temples and the summer residence of the Venetian rulers, Palazzo Da Mula. On a factory tour, see how the famous glass is made.

The island town is 1.5 km from the historic center of Venice. The entrance to the Glass Museum costs 4 €.

Torcello island

We advise you to see the island of Torcello in Venice yourself, where the oldest churches in the city are located. Since the 7th century, Torcello has been one of the most prosperous settlements in the lagoon. There was an active trade on the island, and wool products were made. Then two rivers flooded the land, and most of the inhabitants moved to the larger islands.

Visit the ancient Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. See massive stone shutters and golden doomsday mosaics Walk over the water along the Devil's Bridge and visit the Temple of Santa Fosca.

Torcello is located in the north of the Venetian Lagoon and can be reached by vaporetto.

Colorful buildings on the island (Photo © juliacasado1 / pixabay.com)

Cemetery of San Michele Island

What to see in Venice for lovers of secluded walks? Perhaps the quietest place is on a square island named after the Archangel Michael. The old cemetery is surrounded by a brick wall and occupies the whole of San Michele.

The area with cypress trees is divided into Orthodox, Catholic and Jewish sections. The graves of many Venetians are located here. Tourists from Russia visit the burial places of Joseph Brodsky, Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Diaghilev. Out of respect for the dead people in the cemetery, you cannot take pictures.

The island is reached by vaporetto, which goes towards Murano.

Lido island

If a walk through the San Michele Cemetery is a little sad, then a trip to Lido Island will help you to relax. There are luxurious beaches and huge hotels, often referred to as the Venetian Riviera. If you are in the city in the summer - go there to sunbathe!

The beach island is located south of the Venetian Lagoon. It closes the central part of the city from the Adriatic Sea.

Lido Island - the beach corner of Venice (Photo © somkuti / flickr.com)

Many tourists dream of seeing a performance at the La Fenice opera house. The theater appeared at the end of the 18th century and, like the fabulous Phoenix, was rebuilt three times after the fires. If time is short, a visit to the performance can be replaced by an excursion - the theater has a permanent exhibition about the opera diva Maria Callas. The guide will show you the temple of the arts and tell entertaining theatrical stories. Don't forget the dress code!

The theater is located in the San Marco area. Tickets cost 15-110 €, a guided tour with audio guide in five languages \u200b\u200b- 13 €. Children under 6 years old are admitted free of charge.

Full house in the La Fenice hall (Photo © wikimedia.org / Youflavio)

Carnival mask shop

Where do you buy accessories for the famous Venice Carnival? Multicolored paper and plastic masks are sold on the streets of the city, but most of them are Made in China. For a truly exclusive look, head to the old Venetian mask shop.

The small shop Il Canovaccio makes and sells painted masks for carnival participants. Traditional materials for them are leather, papier-mâché, ceramics and metal. True, today plastic is often used. Visitors are allowed to photograph any product, but masked people cannot be filmed!

The mask store is located in the city center, on Calle Larga Rosa, 6076. On the streets, masks are sold for 15-20 €, and in the store an empty blank costs 30 €. You can paint it yourself. The prices for large masks in the form of luxurious animal heads go up to 1,500 €.

Colorful bookstore

For connoisseurs of good books, we recommend that you look at the real Aladdin's shop for book lovers in Venice - the Libreria Acqua Alta store. The unusual shop is popular with tourists. The editions are displayed in wooden boats and gondolas, and one of the stairs is made of paper volumes. Two thirds of the books are new. Cats sleep on the shelves.

The bookstore is located near Piazza San Marco, on Calle Longa Santa Maria Formosa, 5176 - Castello.

What to see in Venice for lovers of unusual places? A suitable attraction is the small bridge between the Doge's Palace and the old prison. It was built at the beginning of the 17th century in the best Baroque traditions and decorated with marble carvings.

The graceful bridge is closed from the eyes by walls and has only four windows - two on each side. Once upon a time, criminals were taken across the bridge. Through small windows they looked at the waters of the canal and said goodbye to freedom. City legends tell about the sad sighs of the prisoners. The old building causes sighs of admiration for modern tourists.

The bridge runs over the Rio di Palazio canal. Attend it for free.

Bridge over the Palace Canal (Photo © unsplash.com / @nickkarvounis)

Scuola San Rocco

Venice is a real Klondike for art lovers! What to see on your own? Connoisseurs of beauty are advised to go to the most beautiful gallery of San Rocco. The two-storey building in the Venetian Renaissance style was founded in 1515. Walk through the huge halls and admire the gilded stucco, decorative panels, paintings by Tintoretto and Titian.

The gallery is located in Piazza San Rocco. Take vaparetto to the S. Toma stop and walk towards the museum. A ticket with an audio guide costs 11 €.

View this post on Instagram

Giudecca island

The large island is separated from the historical part of the city by the Giudecchi Canal. They come here to admire the views of the buildings of San Marco and see three medieval churches.

There is a luxury hotel on Giudecca. The neo-Gothic building was built in the 19th century and was originally intended for a pasta factory. Lovers of Art Nouveau architecture cannot indifferently pass by the spectacular Casa dei Tre Oci.

The colorful island is part of the urban area of \u200b\u200bDorsoduro.

Peggy Guggenheim Collection

This is the name of a small museum, where 400 paintings by Picasso, Dali, Modigliani, Rothko, Miro, Chagall, Malevich, Ernst, Kandinsky and other famous artists of the 20th century are exhibited.

The exhibition is located in the Venier dei Leoni palazzo, which is located in the Dorsoduro district. The ticket costs 16.5 €.

Palazzo Venier dei Leoni (Photo © wikimedia.org / Jean-Pierre Dalbéra)

One of the places on the Grand Canal that is worth seeing in Venice is called the "Golden House". The fact is that in the 15th century, gold leaf was used to decorate the palace. The richly decorated Gothic walls were visible from afar and reflected in the waters of the canal.

Since the 20s of the last century, the Franchetti Gallery has been located inside, where rare art objects and old paintings are collected. Minus one - you can't take pictures.

The elegant palace stands in the San Marco area. Ticket price -11 €.

Ca-d'Oro Palace (Photo © wikimedia.org / Didier Descouens)

Old shipyard

Squero di San Trovaso is a 17th century building where artisans still work. Squero means a team of people who make boats together. The shipyard produces long gondolas and other types of Venetian traditional ships. The craftsmen make 10 boats a year. Tourists are not allowed inside, but the entire shipyard is clearly visible from the canal.

The place where the boats are made is in the Dorsoduro area, 1097.

Venice is oversaturated with sights - we offer you to see only the very best in 1 day:

• St. Mark's Square and the Cathedral of the same name.
• Tower of San Giorgio Maggiore - at least from the side.
• The Grand Canal.
• Bridge of Sighs.
• Rialto Bridge and Rialto Market.

• Burano island.
• Murano island.
• Giuzhekka island.
• Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
• Merchery.

• Scuola San Rocco
• Jewish ghetto.
• Teatro La Fenice.
• Cemetery of the island of San Michele.
• Torcello Island.

Venice sightseeing map

Introductory image source: © unsplash.com / @canmandawe.