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Ranked #1 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 1,544 reviews
Owner description: Venice's main water thoroughfare, lined with great Renaissance palaces, is a colorful and busy spectacle of gondolas and... more » Owner description: Venice's main water thoroughfare, lined with great Renaissance palaces, is a colorful and busy spectacle of gondolas and vaporetti. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
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Ranked #2 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 148 reviews
Owner description: Accessible Opera, as though it was in your sitting room, but its a palace in Venice. Stunningly personal. Fun fun fun with 3... more » Owner description: Accessible Opera, as though it was in your sitting room, but its a palace in Venice. Stunningly personal. Fun fun fun with 3 light and easy Operas to choose, 7 nights a week. It will make so many people's trip to Venice even more memorable. « less
Attraction type  Operas
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Ranked #3 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 210 reviews
Owner description: Originally built in the mid-13th century, Santa Maria dei Frari (St. Mary of the Friars) houses many masterpieces of Venetian... more » Owner description: Originally built in the mid-13th century, Santa Maria dei Frari (St. Mary of the Friars) houses many masterpieces of Venetian Renaissance art, notably Giovanni Bellini's triptych "Madonna and Child with Saints," and the "Pesaro Madonna" by Titian, who is buried in the church. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
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Ranked #4 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 854 reviews
Owner description: A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the building and its sculptural decoration date from various periods. The interior,... more » Owner description: A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the building and its sculptural decoration date from various periods. The interior, with works by artists such as Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto, A.Vittoria and Tiepolo, includes vast council chambers, superbly decorated residential apartments, and austere prison cells. Along the facades of the Palace run loggias that overlook St. Mark’s Square and the lagoon. The combined entrance ticket to the St. Mark’s Square Museums grants access to the Doge’s Palace, Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Marciana. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Museums; Art Galleries; Tours
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
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Ranked #5 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 98 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Art Galleries; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
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Ranked #6 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 86 reviews
Here you will find some of the beautiful works from the painter Tintoretto.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
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Ranked #7 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 105 reviews
Many famous and fascinating islands can be found on this large body of water located between Venice and the Adriatic Sea.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
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Ranked #8 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 900 reviews
Owner description: Blending the architectural styles of East and West, Venice's magnificent basilica was consecrated in 832 AD as an... more » Owner description: Blending the architectural styles of East and West, Venice's magnificent basilica was consecrated in 832 AD as an ecclesiastical building to house the remains of St. Mark. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
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Ranked #9 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 165 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites; Lookouts; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
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Ranked #10 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 49 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites; Religious Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
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Ranked #11 of 173 Attractions in Venice
5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
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Ranked #12 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 159 reviews
Rival to Castello for bragging rights as the largest of Venice's six sestieri (boroughs).
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
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Ranked #13 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 1,172 reviews
Owner description: It is said that Napoleon called San Marco "the drawing room of Europe." And it is a breathtakingly beautiful place. But the... more » Owner description: It is said that Napoleon called San Marco "the drawing room of Europe." And it is a breathtakingly beautiful place. But the square has long been a lure for massive numbers of pigeons, drawn by the massive numbers of tourists who readily feed them. While the tourists happily post for photos amid the flock, there are concerns that the birds' presence--and what they leave behind--will damage the centuries old architecture and art work. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
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Ranked #14 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 360 reviews
Owner description: Originally built as a lighthouse to assist navigation in the lagoon, visitors can be whisked by elevator to the top of St.... more » Owner description: Originally built as a lighthouse to assist navigation in the lagoon, visitors can be whisked by elevator to the top of St. Mark's Campanile or bell tower to savor incredible views of Venice, the lagoon and the Alps in the distance. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Observation Decks/ Towers; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
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Ranked #15 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 225 reviews

Teatro La Fenice is the most important opera house and one of the most prestigious concert venues in Venice, with a history dating back to 1789. The original architect was the... more »

Attraction type  Operas; Theatres
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
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Ranked #16 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 75 reviews
Owner description: This 14th-century clock stands on the north side of St. Mark's Square,and is known by its large clock face displaying the... more » Owner description: This 14th-century clock stands on the north side of St. Mark's Square,and is known by its large clock face displaying the hours of the day, phases of the moon and movement of the sun through the signs of the Zodiac. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
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Ranked #17 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 365 reviews

A welcome break from the mixture of Byzantine, Gothic, Renaissance, Empire, Rococo, glass work and other more traditional styles of Venetian art  is afforded by the Peggy... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
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Ranked #18 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 105 reviews
Owner description: Immerse yourself in Venice's Age of Decadence with a visit to this lavish palace of the Venetian aristocracy Rezzonico, which... more » Owner description: Immerse yourself in Venice's Age of Decadence with a visit to this lavish palace of the Venetian aristocracy Rezzonico, which houses an unsurpassed collection of eighteenth-century Venetian art. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites; Museums; Castles; History Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
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Ranked #19 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 153 reviews
Owner description: Designed by Baldassare Longhena in 1631-83, the church's façade is embellished with 125 statues, which form a sharp contrast... more » Owner description: Designed by Baldassare Longhena in 1631-83, the church's façade is embellished with 125 statues, which form a sharp contrast to the somber interior. « less
Attraction type  Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
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Ranked #20 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
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Ranked #21 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: Buy your mask for the next Venetian festival at this shop, which specializes in the traditional Commedia dell'arte, as well... more » Owner description: Buy your mask for the next Venetian festival at this shop, which specializes in the traditional Commedia dell'arte, as well as Venetian styles. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Shops; Factory Tours
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
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Ranked #22 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews

A must for all architecture fans as this is one of Palladio,s finest works.For mere mortals it is a wonderful serene church,unlike most Italian churches it is uncluttered and a... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
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Ranked #23 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 139 reviews
Attraction type  Islands
Distance  2.1 miles from city centre
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Ranked #24 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
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Ranked #25 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
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Ranked #26 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
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Ranked #27 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Owner description: Housed in the Fontego dei Turchi Palace at the Grand Canal, the museum is an institution that coordinates and conducts... more » Owner description: Housed in the Fontego dei Turchi Palace at the Grand Canal, the museum is an institution that coordinates and conducts scientific research in the territory, ensuring the maintenance and increase of scientific collections, organizing educational activities and services to the citizens. The new, evocative and engaging layout has a modern and original museological facility. « less
Attraction type  Museums; Libraries
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
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Ranked #28 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Owner description: Ca’ Pesaro, the most important baroque palace in the city, designed by Baldassare Longhena, has been the seat of Venice City... more » Owner description: Ca’ Pesaro, the most important baroque palace in the city, designed by Baldassare Longhena, has been the seat of Venice City Council’s collection of Modern Art since 1902. The collection was created in 1897 on occasion of the city’s second Art Biennale. The focus of the museum’s collections consists of works that won prizes or were acquired in the early decades of the Biennale. These include famous masterpieces, such as Klimt’s Judith II (Salomè, 1909) and Chagall’s Rabbi of Vitebsk (1922). One of the museum’s strengths is its vast collection of sculptures, including works in wax by Medardo Rosso, donated to the museum by the artist in 1914. Further acquisitions and bequests have endowed the museum with notable works, from Kandinsky to Klee, Matisse to Moore, as well as a rich selection of works by Italian artists and an important cabinet of graphic art. After restoration works in 2002, the exhibition area has been extended further to the second floor. The Oriental Art Museum, on the third floor, which can be visited with the same ticket. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
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Ranked #29 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4 of 5 stars 262 reviews
Owner description: Considered the true heart of Venice, this landmark bridge, characterized by its 24-foot arch, is built on approximately... more » Owner description: Considered the true heart of Venice, this landmark bridge, characterized by its 24-foot arch, is built on approximately 12,000 wooden pilings that still support the bridge more than 400 years after it was built. « less
Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
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Ranked #30 of 173 Attractions in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: Not for land-lubbers: this museum has filled its four floors with interesting maritime objects, including the banners that... more » Owner description: Not for land-lubbers: this museum has filled its four floors with interesting maritime objects, including the banners that were flown by the Venetian fleet at Lepanto. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
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