Venice is a city filled with canals, magnificent castles, ancient museums, cathedrals, art galleries, churches, and several other interesting sights. This makes Venice a city in Italy that is always on the list of places to visit when the holiday season arrives. If you are interested in going to this city, then here are 15 tourist attractions in Venice that must be visited when the holiday season arrives.
1. | Grand Canal
No visit to Venice would be complete without exploring the Grand Canal using a gondola. Gondola is one of the main transportation in this city. The Grand Canal runs through the city center from St. Mark's Basilica to the Church of Santa Chiara. Lined up on either side are numerous Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance-style structures. In addition, the Grand Canal is crossed by four bridges, the most famous of which is the beautiful Rialto Bridge.
2. | Basilika Santo Markus
St. Mark's Basilica is a historic building located in St. Mark's Square, and is known as one of the tourist attractions in Venice that you must visit. Formerly, this building served as a showcase of the wealth that Venice had accumulated as a military power. In addition, St. Mark's Basilica with a building structure that combines Byzantine and Gothic architectural styles in a unique way is also an Instagramable tourist attraction in Venice.
3. | La Fenice Opera House
La Fenice is one of the most important and famous opera houses in the world. The theater is named La Fenice in honor of the building's ability to rise (burned up to 3 times) from the ashes, and the current interior is truly stunning with its intricate ornamentation and intricate motifs. Watching a show at La Fenice is a memorable experience when you visit Venice.
4. | Doge’s Palace
Doge's Palace is one of the tourist attractions in Venice that you must visit. This historic building is a very beautiful and beautiful palace, situated on the shores of the Grand Canal. In the early days, this building was the seat of Government, the Palace of Justice, and the official residence of the Doge. In addition, the splendor & simplicity of the Venetian Gothic architecture and decoration makes it a unique and beautiful historical building.
5. | Rialto Bridge
The Rialto Bridge is known as a famous Venetian landmark which was built in 1588 and sits directly over the Grand Canal. The Rialto Bridge not only connects the two bustling streets of the city, it is also the best tourist attraction to visit in the city.
6. | Piazza San Marco
This location is one of the tourist attractions in Venice that must be visited. In general. Piazza San Marco is the busiest public square and one of the most visited places in Venice. This piazza is precisely in front of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Piazza San Marco also used to be the place where all the government buildings and other offices were located in Venice.
7. | San Giorgio Maggiore
Situated across the lagoon, San Giorgio Maggiore is a small quaint island in the city. San Giorgio Maggiore was designed by renowned architect, Andrea Palladio, with an interior covered in sparkling white marble. The open and spacious interior adds to the beauty of this place. In addition, there are many paintings that will greet you at the entrance.
8. | Santa Maria Della Salute
Santa Maria Della Salute is a church with a large octagonal structure consisting of a bell tower, dome and a stunning faade decorated with statues of the four evangelists. The church has a beautiful interior and consists of eight chapels and three decorated altars. with amazing paintings.
9. | Murano
In general, Murano is a group of islands in the Venetian Lagoon. For most people, Murano is also known as one of the most popular tourist attractions in Venice. This collection of seven islands connected by bridges and separated by eight canals is very popular around the world as a center for the manufacture of glass, glass products and mirrors of the highest quality.
10. | Ca’ Rezzonico
If you like historical themed tours, then you can visit Ca' Rezzonico. Ca 'Rezzonico itself is a public museum located on the shores of the Grand Canal and is known as the best tourist spot in Venice that you must visit. Ca' Rezzonico is also one of the 11 museums run by the Fondazione Musei Civici in Venice and has an excellent collection of paintings and sculptures including masterpieces by Titian, Mantegna, Van Dyck, Tullio Lombardo and Bernini. Apart from that, the museum also offers an amazing collection of Venetian glasswork and classy vintage furniture.
11. | Rialto Market
For those of you who like shopping, then your vacation will not be complete without visiting Rialto Market. This market is very popular because of the variety of small huts, shops and food carts, it is a great place to visit after a day of sightseeing. The market itself is located along the Grand Canal and is known as one of the busiest places in Venice.
12. | Gallerie Dell’Accademia
Gallerie Dell'Accademia is the most prestigious art gallery in the city. This is because, this gallery has a complete collection of Venetian paintings arranged in chronological order so that one can understand the evolution of the art form of the medieval period at that time.
13. | Chiesa Della Madonna Dell’Orto
Chiesa Della Madonna Dell'Orto is a church and also a must-visit tourist spot in Venice. Chiesa Della Madonna Dell'Orto was built in the 14th century and is dedicated to Saint Christopher Martyr. In addition, this church also has a beautiful exterior design with adobe construction, mullioned and rose windows, stunning arches, geometric themes, and marble pillars that will make you feel at home.
14. | Venetian Ghetto
The Venetian Ghetto is an area in Venice that was founded back in 1516 and is known as one of the most popular historical places. Today, the Venetian Ghetto is home to a large number of the Jewish population in Venice. The classy old building, the calm feel, and the friendly people will definitely make you want to stay here for a long time.
15. | Lido
The last tourist spot in Venice is the Lido. This location is perfect for visiting if you are bored with monuments and historical sites in Vebesia., Lido has a beautiful beach and is one of the best places to relax.
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