On the map is marked: Top Venice Pictures - Renowned worldwide for its canals and bridges, Venice is definitely one of Europe's most important cities, there is no other city like Venice. Venice is art, culture, romance, emotions. Venice is a conveniently small walking distance city and the best ways to explore Venice is on foot.
On the map is marked: Gondola Venice - Venice has 150 canals with 400 bridges, the most traditional way to explore Venice is by Gondolas that has been became one of the most significant symbols of Venezia.
On the map is marked: Piazza San Marco - Definitely the most important Venice's landmark, St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco) is one of Venice's most crowded places, especially during the Carnival of Venice. Piazza San Marco is surrounded on one side by St. Mark’s Basilica (Basilica San Marco) with its impressive St. Mark’s Campanile (tower).
On the map is marked: St. Mark’s Basilica - The basilica of St Mark’s or St. Mark’s Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) built between 1063 and 1094 is the most revered Byzantine building in Italy. The inside is completely full of mosaics with millions and millions of small golden tiles… astonishing!
On the map is marked: St. Mark’s Clock Tower - Two statues ring the bell by hammers every hour on the top of St. Mark’s Clock Tower (La Torre dell'Orologio). St. Mark’s Clock Tower was built between 1496 and 1499 by the architect Mauro Codussi.
On the map is marked: St. Mark’s Campanile - Stretching 98 meters into the air, the impressive St. Mark’s Campanile (campanile di San Marco) overlooks the city from its top. The building of St. Mark’s Campanile was finished at the end of the 17th century.
On the map is marked: View From Campanile - A lift climbs the St. Mark’s Campanile offering fantastic views over the city, the lagoon and St. Mark’s Square. The powerful bells ring every half hour destroying your eardrums!
On the map is marked: Doge’s Palace - The Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale) was built in 9th century, this Gothic masterpiece is one of the most important Venice's palaces. The Doge’s Palace stands close to St. Mark’s Basilica, between St. Mark’s Square and the see.
On the map is marked: Bridge of Sighs Ponte Sospiri - The Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri) links Doge’s Palace with the building on the opposite side of the canal.
On the map is marked: Grand Canal (Canal Grande) - The Grand Canal (Canal Grande) is the biggest and the most important channel of Venice. Along its sides marvellous palaces, buildings and churches astonish art lovers and visitors from all over the world.
On the map is marked: Venice Romantic Night - Venice is definitely one of the most romantic city of Italy, the perfect place for boyfriends and girlfriends to go. You must not miss a boat-trip on the Grand Canal and a coffee in Piazza San Marco at night.
On the map is marked: Rialto Bridge (Ponte Rialto) - The Rialto Bridge (Ponte Rialto) is the biggest and the most famous Venice's bridge. The Rialto Bridge offers marvellous views over Grand Canal.
On the map is marked: Venice Sunset - One of best places where wait the sunset is on the St. Mark’s Campanile.
On the map is marked: Cemetery Island of Venice - The Cemetery of Venice is situated on the Island of San Michele. The island is between Venice (which is an island too) and the island of Murano.
On the map is marked: Water Buses Venice - One of the best ways to explore Venice is by foot, but if you want to discover the marvellous Grand Canal and to reach the islands of Murano, Burano, San Giorgio Maggiore and others ones, the best way is by Water Bus known as ''Vaporetto''. Venice Water Bus are very efficient and frequent.
On the map is marked: Criuse to Venice - Majestic Cruise ship pass near Venice.
On the map is marked: San Giorgio Maggiore - Church and monastery of San Giorgio Maggiore stand on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, which is near Piazza San Marco, on the opposite side of Canal Grande.
On the map is marked: Murano the Glass Island - Murano also known as the island of the glass is renowned worldwide for its glassblowing workshops.
On the map is marked: Murano Glassblowing - Murano offers a wide range of glassblowing workshops, glass shops and exhibitions. Everywhere you go you will find glass, glass and glass, even the main square contain a coloured glass pine tree near the ancient tower!
On the map is marked: Murano Vetreria Ducale - One of the most interesting Venice’s experience is watch artisans blowing the hot glass in order to produce bottles, lamps, jewellery. The majestic Vetreria Ducale and its Masters offer free exhibitions for all tourists. Thank you very much Vetreria Ducale for free visit you gave us.
On the map is marked: Murano Pubblic Park - Murano has a nice green Public Park called Parco Navaghero. This could be a good idea for a relaxing break.
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