Guide to the city of Venice

Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, a destination for tourists from all over the world.

There are countless corners to discover in this city: we will try to describe at least a part of it, the one that undoubtedly can not be missed if we plan a trip to the so-called “Serenissima”.

What to see in Venice

Here are some things that can not be left unseen once you set foot in Venice:

Piazza San Marco

Piazza San Marco is the only place in Venice that can be called a square rather than a field. It is one the most incredible places of the city. Here you can behold the Basilica.

All major events take place right here. In the historical period of the Serenissima, it was a place where there were fairs, tournaments and so on.

Today it is a place of tourism characterised by particularly sought-after coffees.

Grand Canal

Four kilometres of canal with excellent views and indisputable beauty. Its main characteristic is that it is older than the city itself, so it is the latter which arose around it.

It resembles an S put backwards, and you can experience it closely by participating in the Grand Canal tour. The route connects the Santa Lucia railway station to Piazza San Marco.

Ducal Palace

The peculiarity of the Palazzo Ducale is its resistance over time. At the time of the Republic it was already there, and over the years it underwent many changes due to fires that hit it several times, and to the various conflicts that involved Venice.

From the dominations to its annexation to the Italian state, Palazzo Ducale has resisted. Today it is one of the main symbols of the city, as well as being a beautiful place to see for the wonders it can show inside.

The Basilica dei Frari

In addition to the beauty of the Basilica itself, there are historical elements of high level. In this Basilica are buried famous artists such as Tiziano and Canova, several doges and valiant leaders, the musician Monteverdi and prominent personalities of the city of Venice.

There are of course also many works, both of the painters who are buried inside it, and of others such as Bellini. Considering all that has been said above it is one of the places undoubtedly to visit in Venice.

Peggy Guggenheim Museum

As a museum it is obvious that its characteristic is that of displaying works. Its peculiarity is to focus more on modern art. Not to be missed because it contains some of the most famous collections in absolute, that of one of the greatest collectors of the twentieth century, namely the Gianni Mattioli Collection.

At this point you just have to reach Venice and insert these places in your gear.