La guida di Alvise
Sestiere San Marco
La Fenice Opera House opened its history on May 16, 1792 on the occasion of La Festa della Sensa. It has risen two times from its ashes and water. Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi, Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Britten, Nono, Maderna and in recently times Kagel, Guarnieri, Mosca, Ambrosini, Perocco have composed numerous works performed here for the first time. Eur. 11 to visit one of the most iconic theaters in the world!
323 locals recommend
La Fenice Theater
1965 Campo S. FantinLa Fenice Opera House opened its history on May 16, 1792 on the occasion of La Festa della Sensa. It has risen two times from its ashes and water. Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi, Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Britten, Nono, Maderna and in recently times Kagel, Guarnieri, Mosca, Ambrosini, Perocco have composed numerous works performed here for the first time. Eur. 11 to visit one of the most iconic theaters in the world!
The magnificent St. Mark's Square, named by Napoleon as "The most beautiful Drawing room of Europe", enchants with its beauty and grandeur any travel, at any time of the day or night.
344 locals recommend
Piazza San Marco
The magnificent St. Mark's Square, named by Napoleon as "The most beautiful Drawing room of Europe", enchants with its beauty and grandeur any travel, at any time of the day or night.
The twenty-eight meter high cylindrical tower containing the spiral staircase is the one of the most characteristic example of Venetian architecture. The style is among Renaissance, Gothic and Byzantine.
172 locals recommend
Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
4303 Scala Contarini del BovoloThe twenty-eight meter high cylindrical tower containing the spiral staircase is the one of the most characteristic example of Venetian architecture. The style is among Renaissance, Gothic and Byzantine.
The Venice historical connections between the Orient and the West are still reflected in its Oriental decorative elements with over 4000 square meters of precious mosaics, treasures and hundred of columns.
211 locals recommend
Treasury of St. Mark's Basilica
328 P.za San MarcoThe Venice historical connections between the Orient and the West are still reflected in its Oriental decorative elements with over 4000 square meters of precious mosaics, treasures and hundred of columns.
This magnificent Palace, housing hundred of masterpieces like Tintoretto's and Veronese's huge paintings, has been, for nearly 10 centuries, the seat of the Republic and maison of the Doges.
429 locals recommend
Doge's Palace
1 P.za San MarcoThis magnificent Palace, housing hundred of masterpieces like Tintoretto's and Veronese's huge paintings, has been, for nearly 10 centuries, the seat of the Republic and maison of the Doges.
The St. Mark's Bell Tower was rebuilt in 1912 after tragic collapse of 1902, exactly as it was and where it was. Standing 323 ft. (98,6 meter) high, is the tallest bell tower in town. A visit up to its terrace offers some of the best and breathtaking views of the city and its lagoon.
105 locals recommend
St. Mark's Campanile
Piazza San MarcoThe St. Mark's Bell Tower was rebuilt in 1912 after tragic collapse of 1902, exactly as it was and where it was. Standing 323 ft. (98,6 meter) high, is the tallest bell tower in town. A visit up to its terrace offers some of the best and breathtaking views of the city and its lagoon.
This unique tower clock is located over an arch that leads into one of the major shopping areas of the city. Its large Astronomical Clock is a masterpiece of engineering and technology, while the two giant statues in bronze (traditionally known as "The Moors", a young one and an older one) strike the bell hourly. Curiosity: the Old Moor strikes the bell two minutes before the correct time, to represent the time has gone, while the Young Moor strikes it two minutes later, to represent the time to come.
42 locals recommend
Clock Tower
Piazza San MarcoThis unique tower clock is located over an arch that leads into one of the major shopping areas of the city. Its large Astronomical Clock is a masterpiece of engineering and technology, while the two giant statues in bronze (traditionally known as "The Moors", a young one and an older one) strike the bell hourly. Curiosity: the Old Moor strikes the bell two minutes before the correct time, to represent the time has gone, while the Young Moor strikes it two minutes later, to represent the time to come.
The most presumable but uncertain story is about the last view from the prisoners of the city, probably the final time they could see the lagoon city, the most beautiful one in the world, and doing so they sighed - thus giving birth to the myth: at this moment the sighs emitted on the bridge are quite different, because they are mostly exclamation of amazement from tourists and lovers.
124 locals recommend
Bridge of Sighs
1 P.za San MarcoThe most presumable but uncertain story is about the last view from the prisoners of the city, probably the final time they could see the lagoon city, the most beautiful one in the world, and doing so they sighed - thus giving birth to the myth: at this moment the sighs emitted on the bridge are quite different, because they are mostly exclamation of amazement from tourists and lovers.
Located in the former Royal Palace and comprising the Napoleon's Wing and the Procuratie Nuove, the Correr Museum could easily be named the Museum of History and Venetian Tradition. It was founded on the collection that Teodoro Correr left to the city in 1830 and now houses one of the richest art collections of the city, from the very earliest days of Venetian Art up to the 16th century.
175 locals recommend
Correr Museum
52 P.za San MarcoLocated in the former Royal Palace and comprising the Napoleon's Wing and the Procuratie Nuove, the Correr Museum could easily be named the Museum of History and Venetian Tradition. It was founded on the collection that Teodoro Correr left to the city in 1830 and now houses one of the richest art collections of the city, from the very earliest days of Venetian Art up to the 16th century.
Sestiere Castello
To protect the many volumes from the water that gradually enters the shop, there are no shelves but gondolas, canoes, boats and tubs. It's open every day from 9 to 20.
189 locals recommend
libreria Acqua alta
5176b C. Longa Santa Maria FormosaTo protect the many volumes from the water that gradually enters the shop, there are no shelves but gondolas, canoes, boats and tubs. It's open every day from 9 to 20.
The Arsenal of Venice is an ancient complex of shipyards and workshops that constitutes a very large part of the island city of Venice.
38 locals recommend
Arsenale di Venezia
The Arsenal of Venice is an ancient complex of shipyards and workshops that constitutes a very large part of the island city of Venice.
The museum, established with a Royal Decree of 1923, collects historical vestiges concerning the history of national and Venetian navigation.
78 locals recommend
Naval History Museum of Venice
2148 Riva S. BiasioThe museum, established with a Royal Decree of 1923, collects historical vestiges concerning the history of national and Venetian navigation.
The 59th International Art Exhibition will take place from 23 April to 27 November 2022 curated by Cecilia Alemani.
325 locals recommend
Biennale Gardens
Calle GiazzoThe 59th International Art Exhibition will take place from 23 April to 27 November 2022 curated by Cecilia Alemani.
Sant'Elena is a district of the historic center of Venice, located at its eastern end. It can be considered part of the Castello district, although the civic numbering - a unique case in the historic center - refers to every single street.
104 locals recommend
Sant'Elena
Sant'Elena is a district of the historic center of Venice, located at its eastern end. It can be considered part of the Castello district, although the civic numbering - a unique case in the historic center - refers to every single street.
Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo is one of the largest fields in Venice, located in the district of Castello.
97 locals recommend
Basilica of Saints John and Paul (San Zanipolo)
6363 Campo S.S. Giovanni e PaoloCampo Santi Giovanni e Paolo is one of the largest fields in Venice, located in the district of Castello.
Sestiere San Polo
The oldest of the four bridges overlooking the Grand Canal. Year of construction 1588-1591.
564 locals recommend
Rialto Bridge
Sestiere San PoloThe oldest of the four bridges overlooking the Grand Canal. Year of construction 1588-1591.
This traditional market is held in one of the oldest parts of Venice, the heart of this trading city since the 10th century, located on the east bank of the Grand Canal.
108 locals recommend
Rialto Mercato station
Fondamenta Vin CastelloThis traditional market is held in one of the oldest parts of Venice, the heart of this trading city since the 10th century, located on the east bank of the Grand Canal.
Sestiere Dorsoduro
The Ponte dell'Accademia is one of only four bridges to span the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. It crosses near the southern end of the canal, and is named for the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia, which from 1807 to 2004 was housed in the Scuola della Carità together with the Gallerie dell'Accademia, which is still there. The bridge links the sestieri of Dorsoduro and San Marco.
66 locals recommend
Accademia Bridge
The Ponte dell'Accademia is one of only four bridges to span the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. It crosses near the southern end of the canal, and is named for the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia, which from 1807 to 2004 was housed in the Scuola della Carità together with the Gallerie dell'Accademia, which is still there. The bridge links the sestieri of Dorsoduro and San Marco.
This impressive and marvelous Baroque Domed Church, was commissioned by the Venetian to thank the Blessed Virgin Mary for the end the plague.
161 locals recommend
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
1 DorsoduroThis impressive and marvelous Baroque Domed Church, was commissioned by the Venetian to thank the Blessed Virgin Mary for the end the plague.
This imposing patrician palace on the Grand Canal now houses a museum dedicated to the 18th century Venice.
78 locals recommend
Ca' Rezzonico
3136 DorsoduroThis imposing patrician palace on the Grand Canal now houses a museum dedicated to the 18th century Venice.
The Gallerie dell'Accademia is the most influential art gallery in Venice. A museum mainly focused on Venetian art before the 19th century.
369 locals recommend
Gallerie dell'Accademia
1050 Campo della CaritàThe Gallerie dell'Accademia is the most influential art gallery in Venice. A museum mainly focused on Venetian art before the 19th century.
This collection is one of the most important museums in Italy for European and American art of the first half of the 20th century.
433 locals recommend
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
701-704 DorsoduroThis collection is one of the most important museums in Italy for European and American art of the first half of the 20th century.
Sestiere Cannaregio
The Venice Casino was founded in 1638 and is recognized as the oldest gambling house in the world.
96 locals recommend
Casino of Venice
2040 CannaregioThe Venice Casino was founded in 1638 and is recognized as the oldest gambling house in the world.
This was the area of the city where Jews were compelled to live by the Government of the Venetian Republic.
87 locals recommend
Jewish Ghetto
2882 Calle Ghetto VecchioThis was the area of the city where Jews were compelled to live by the Government of the Venetian Republic.
Ponte Chiodo
Rio di san FeliceIt's a very peculiar bridge without parapets.
Sestiere Santa Croce
This important Baroque Palace, houses the museum of modern art which hosts the most important collections of modern Japanese art existing in Europe.
101 locals recommend
Ca' Pesaro Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna
2076 Santa CroceThis important Baroque Palace, houses the museum of modern art which hosts the most important collections of modern Japanese art existing in Europe.
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