Venice interesting places. Scuola Grande San Rocco. Museum of Naval History

Venice is a unique city, there is nothing like it in the world. This is an axiom. You can safely devote your entire life to understanding Venice. This city manages to become different every second. The play of nuances happens here all the time.

Of course, not everyone manages to visit Venice for a long time and often. Someone comes literally for a day or two, and he really wants to capture this visit in his memory for a long time. But Venice is such a city that, once it has penetrated you, it will not let you go. Therefore, a short visit to the capital of the Adriatic needs to be carefully structured in order to try to get the most complete impression of this city as possible.

In this material, I have collected a kind of TOP - 10 places in Venice that are a must-visit in order to get to know this city more deeply. Read more about these attractions in our guide. Here I will try to briefly talk about the main, in my opinion, places in Venice in order to help you see as many faces of this multifaceted city as possible. So...

1. Piazza San Marco complex

The complex of St. Mark's Square is the ceremonial face of Venice. The same face that she has shown to the world for centuries. Piazza San Marco is rightly called the “heart of Venice”. The largest square of Venice contains the main “calling cards” of the city: the Cathedral of San Marco, the bell tower, the Clock Tower, the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, the Correr Museum, the Florian cafe, the buildings of the Old and New Procurations.

Cathedral of San Marco- a symbol of the greatness of Venice, its wealth, art and long history - full of wonders: mosaic ceilings, Golden Altar, marble floor, museum and treasury. WITH bell tower of San Marco offers a breathtaking view of the city. clock tower- a masterpiece of engineering and architectural art of the 15th century. Doge's Palace today it is a grandiose museum of Venetian fine and applied arts, a museum of the history of the Most Serene Republic. From one of the halls you Bridge of Sighs walk into the prison building and understand why the bridge is called that. Correr Museum will tell and show the history of Venice through objects, documents, furniture, costumes, engravings, paintings, sculptures.

In the oldest in Italy cafe "Florian" you can drink a cup of coffee while listening to live music and enjoying the atmosphere of “the most sophisticated salon in Europe” - as Napoleon called this square.

2. Rialto Bridge

View of the Rialto Bridge from the canal

The Rialto Bridge is not just a visiting card of Venice, it is the embodiment of its essence: the fusion of art, politics and commerce. The Rialto Bridge and the adjacent market square have always been the busiest place in Venice. If Piazza San Marco is the respectable living room of this city, then the Rialto is its kitchen, workshop and office all at once. Here trade affairs were carried out, deals were concluded, the most important news was announced, and the fate of the world was decided.

The bridge connects two completely different areas in spirit - San Polo And San Marco. Today, the Rialto Bridge is full of people from morning to night: for citizens it is an opportunity to quickly get from one part of the city to another, for tourists it is a commercial expanse. There are many souvenir, jewelry and leather goods shops right on the bridge and on both sides of it. Near the bridge are the Church of San Giacomo di Rialto (considered the oldest church in Venice), Campo San Giacomo with a marble figure of a hunchback who holds a pedestal for heralds on his shoulders, the Rialto market and access to the Canal Grande embankment.

3. Academy Gallery

The Gallery of the Academy of Fine Arts is the most important of the Venetian art museums, one of the most famous museums in the world. It is included in the TOP of the best galleries along with the Louvre, Prato, and the Uffizi Gallery. Almost all Venetian painting from the 13th to the 18th centuries is collected here. Through the Gallery's collection one can trace the history of the development and formation of the Venetian school of painting.

The list of artists' names is far from complete: Titian, Carpaccio, Bellini, Veronese, Tintoretto, Vivarini - attracts many lovers and connoisseurs of art and history to the Gallery's halls. Walking through the halls of the Gallery, you can feel the soul of Venice.

4. San Zaccaria

San Zaccaria among the city's rooftops

The Church of San Zaccaria is very ancient. It was founded in the 9th century to repose the relics of St. Zacharias, father of John the Baptist. It was completed and rebuilt several times, so today we see a Gothic façade with Renaissance decoration. Inside, the church resembles an art museum: the paintings on the walls hang so close to each other that it seems as if the walls are replacing the paintings.

The sacristy and chapels also contain many masterpieces: a collection of paintings, the Golden Altar and a half-submerged crypt with the sarcophagi of the Doges, who ruled Venice in the 9th-12th centuries. San Zaccaria is located in the very center of Venice, but the square in front of the church is quiet and full of decorum. The collection of paintings by artists, including Tintoretto, Palma the Elder and Palma the Younger, Bellini, together with the holiness of the place, will cleanse the heart and soul.

5. Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

A fragment of Titian’s masterpiece “The Assumption of the Virgin Mary” (“Assunta”), located in the altar part of the temple

The name of this church is translated as “Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary among the Brethren.” In Venice they call it briefly - Frari. This is one of the largest and most important churches in Venice. The Gothic building, a rarity for this city, dominates the quiet Campo dei Frari. There was once a Franciscan monastery here; the church, founded in the 13th century, was expanded several times as the number of Franciscan parishioners grew. But the silence and reverence of this place have apparently remained since then. Maybe because Frari is a kind of necropolis.

Today in the church you can see many beautiful sarcophagi and tombstones of noble citizens, some doges. Almost next to the entrance is the tombstone of Antonio Canova, the famous Italian sculptor. In addition to paintings by Bellini, Titian and other great painters, in this church you can see an amazingly crafted choir, decorated with bas-reliefs and equipped with carved seats for the church choir singers.

6. Scuola Grande San Rocco

Venetian scuoli is a topic little studied even by Venetian historians. It is known that these were fraternities, and not schools (as one might think, judging by the name), but the fraternities were not religious, but communities of interests, beliefs and passions. Something between a club, a medieval workshop and public organization. Their creation began in the 11th century. They all had their own buildings, and the best artists were invited to decorate them. There were about 400 scuola in Venice, but now there are only 4 left.

One of the most famous of the remaining scuola is considered to be the Scuola Grande di San Rocco. For visitors to the city, this Scuola is interesting because today it is a museum of the works of one artist. Several of its large halls are decorated with works by the famous Tintoretto, which won the competition announced by Scuola for the decoration of its halls. Instead of sketches, the artist brought a finished painting, thereby outwitting both his rivals and the jury.

60 paintings by the frantic Tintoretto decorate not only the walls, but also the ceilings of Scuola. This is the largest collection of the artist's works in the world. In addition to Tintoretto’s works, here you can see paintings by Titian, Giorgione, Tiepolo and other masters, and admire Scarpagnino’s amazing interiors and staircase.

On the islands near Venice

You need to go to this island, no matter what anyone tells you. It’s not close to sailing to it - about 40 minutes by vaporetto, but when you know where you’re sailing and what you’ll find there, the long journey is completely justified. It helps to collect thoughts and move away from the noise and diversity of the central Venetian streets. Because Torcello is the place “where the Venetian land came from.” The first city in the lagoon arose here; the residence of the bishop was located on Torcello. Trade life was noisy and vibrant here. For seven centuries Torcello ruled these waters. Since the 12th century, everything has changed: the waters silted up and turned into a swamp, people dismantled their palaces and houses, and moved to the islands of present-day Venice.

The main attractions on Torcello today: the Devil's Bridge of the 15th century, two small palazzos housing the Torcello Museum, two ancient churches - Santa Fosca of the 12th century and Santa Maria Assunta, built in the 7th-9th centuries. The Church of Santa Maria Assunta has a grandiose mosaic wall. You won't find one like this in Venice. From the church bell tower you will have breathtaking views of the lagoon. And all around is an ancient, wise silence, for which you need to come here.

8. Zanipolo

This grandiose structure has been towering over the small square of the same name since the 15th century, although the temple was founded two centuries earlier. It is interesting because over time it became something of a Venetian pantheon. Within the walls of the cathedral, 18 Venetian doges and many famous figures of the Most Serene Republic found rest.

The tombs are made with great skill. It is often hard to believe that everything is made of stone and that it was created by human hands. The stained glass windows in the apse of the cathedral are beautiful. Among the paintings decorating the chapels are works by Giovanni Bellini, Giacomo Palma the Younger, Giuseppe Salviati, Titian and others. The chapel of the Virgin Mary of the Rosary is amazing: the gilded ceiling, carved wooden panels on the walls, paintings by Veronese, Titian, Bellini create, despite the luxury of the decoration, a feeling of peace and spiritual harmony. In general, the cathedral is stunning and even somewhat overwhelming with its grandeur and collection of masterpieces of sculpture and painting.

9. Goldoni House

The house-museum of the great Italian comedian and theater reformer Carlo Goldoni is located a three-minute walk from the church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. It is interesting not only because Goldoni himself lived here. You will be able to see with your own eyes how Venetian houses were built and understand the features of their architecture. After all, at first glance, there is not enough space in Venice, the houses are close to each other, therefore, everything inside the houses should be small. But after passing through the courtyard and climbing the stairs to the first (by our standards, second) floor, you will discover halls with high ceilings and exquisite interiors of the 18th century. You will be shown documents and personal belongings of the famous playwright. Even the puppet theater, which the author of “The Servant of Two Masters” loved to play since childhood, has been restored.

Carlo Goldoni - Venetian From and To. He combined practicality and breadth, seriousness of intentions and a colossal sense of humor, ambition and vanity. And his house is very similar to its owner. Therefore, to understand and feel Venice, you definitely need to look into the Goldoni House.

10. Santa Maria Formosa

Here we will talk not only about the Church of Santa Maria Formosa, but also about the square on which this church stands. If Piazza San Marco and the Basilica of San Marco are the salon of Venice, then the church and Campo Santa Maria Formosa are the boudoir.

This is a very cozy place. The church, despite its very advanced age (founded in the 7th century), is cozy. It, like butter dough, rests against its bell tower, which does not allow it to spread over a fairly wide area. "Formosa" means "curvy, full-bodied." The walls of the church are not lined with marble, they are whitewashed, which already reduces pathos and allows you to breathe freely. The church has two facades: one on the side of the square - strict and elegant, the second on the side of the canal - simpler and more homely. In addition, on this same side there is the entrance to the bell tower, over which from time immemorial one of the authors of the cathedral attached a stone face (either a spirit or a brownie, and it is not clear whether this face is scary or funny).

The church houses works by Tiepolo and Palma the Younger, an 8th-century Coptic cloak. Inside the church there is a lot of light, grace and comfort, thanks to the predominance of white, gold and red colors. Campo Santa Maria Formosa is just as cozy. There are several hotels, cafes and restaurants, and the square is crossed by tourist routes in the Castello area, but there is no fuss or noise at all. In this place, Venice shows us the face of a hospitable hostess.

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The fragile, unique, huge city of Venice is a city whose analogue can be found nowhere else in the world. If there is one place that you must visit at least once in your life, it is definitely Venice. And there are plenty sights of Venice, which are worth visiting.

This city was built at a time when access to water was necessary for trade and, ultimately, profit. Sometimes, huge profits. Thus, an entire civilization lived along the way, putting up with all the inconveniences of both life on the island and the inconvenience of moving along canals instead of streets, because this actively contributed to the development of trade. Since this is Italy, aesthetic beauty had to be observed in all local buildings: from grandiose palaces in the lagoon to tiny fishermen's cottages on the most remote islands. If residents could not afford to clad their house in expensive stone or metal, then bright colors and small decorative elements were used. In parallel, the city actively developed its unique cuisine, private crafts, immigration and multiculturalism, and, ultimately, tourism. If you are lucky enough to visit this city and you want to truly appreciate all its beauty, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with an overview of the most important attractions that every self-respecting traveler should visit in Venice.

1. Take photographs of the sights of Venice (as many as possible)

There are some cities where you feel a little embarrassed when you try to take out your camera so as not to look like a tourist. But in Venice there is no need to be ashamed of this, but you need to constantly take photographs sights of Venice. You are akin to a photographer here wildlife, or an anthropologist exploring a dying city. Beautiful Venice is sinking as its fragile foundations continue to be eroded by cruise ships, rising tides and climate change. Human destruction causes even greater harm, since tourists leave many tons of waste every year, and the city does not have time to properly dispose of it all. If you're wondering where to start in Venice, start photographing everything you see, from the exotic door handles that evoke the vast, global shopping mecca that Venice once was, to the black lacquered gondolas and cheerful striped bollards on the water. Take photos of the bridges and crumbling buildings, colorful cottages and water in the canals after taking the next gondola or water taxi. Take photos of winged lions, cicchetti bars and dead-end streets that end in canals. Observe, watch and remember.

2. Visit Piazza Venezia – San Marco

Central Venice Square located right on the water - St. Mark's Square is something special. Standing in the square and looking up at the extremely tall bell towers and towers, there is a feeling that Venice was built by giants. Long before colorful infinity pools were invented in luxury hotels, it was already happening in Venice - with its incredibly large central square which seems endless - the square smoothly turns into the sea, and it seems as if water is its integral part architectural element. Nowadays, when it rains, the water often overflows its banks, flooding the square and reminding everyone of the fragility of Venice.

If you don't want to give away most of your hard-earned money to local (and not-so-local) restaurant owners, don't go to the café on the square: the prices are extortionate. However, if you still want to try a local cafe, then we advise you to pay attention to the famous old Venetian-style cafe Lavena and order something from the bar, paying only a third of the price that they would have quoted you , when you sit down at a table on the street. Don't let the waiters talk you into sitting at a table in the square instead of having a drink at the bar like all the locals do. This is one of the favorite things to do in Venice.

3. Visit the Basilica of San Marco - St. Mark's Church

There are often long queues here, but this is an extraordinary church that definitely deserves your attention when visiting Venice. It is worth noting that if you are a Christian, when attending a church service you will be able to get through quite easily and avoid the queues. But you will still be expected to enter on a first-come, first-served basis. The most famous church in Venice, it was recognized as the Venice Cathedral only in 1807 - until then it was considered the Doge's Chapel. The latter, an excellent example of Italo-Byzantine architecture, its exotic forms and luxurious golden mosaics, make it a symbol of the commercialism, wealth and power of Venice.

Interesting fact: Did you know that San Marco is the only square in Venice? The Venetians call the square campi(campo san Polo, for example), unlike other cities that call it piazza, and what in other cities is called “ via"(street), the Venetians call " calle" Piazza San Marco is the only exception to the rule, and its name in Italian is “Piazza San Marco.”

4. Visit the Doge's Palace

If you have time and are looking for more attractions to visit in Piazza San Marco, this is definitely Doge's Palace in Venice. One of the most interesting museums city ​​- come here to experience Venice's rich political past, rich art and walk along the famous Bridge of Sighs. If you don't get to visit the Doge's Palace on your first trip, be sure to plan a visit on your next visit to Venice. Then you will have another reason to return to magnificent Venice.

5. Visit San Giorgio Maggiore and climb its tower

The iconic bronze statue at the top of San Giorgio Maggiore provides an excellent chance to enjoy its stunning views from anywhere in the city. But you can spend half an hour of your time wonderfully if you include this Venice attraction on your list of things to do in Venice. Visit the small island of San Giorgio to explore one of the city's most beautiful churches and climb the bell tower of San Giorgio Maggiore for enchanting views of Venice. This 16th-century Benedictine church houses two of Tintoretto's masterpieces - The Last Supper and The Gathering of Manna - plus his Burial of Christ in the Chapel of the Dead. Enjoy the opportunity to get up close to one of Venice's greatest artists and thank whoever made the elevator to the chapel (you used to have to go up on your own!)

6. Get lost :)

Venice is one of those cities where a tourist map is not fun, but a vital necessity. Enjoy the meaningless signs in Rialto and San Marco, which are located in abundance on every corner and choose every time new route. Enjoy the fact that dozens of narrow streets will end in dead ends with open access to the water. Explore the streets and tiny market squares, moving from crowded streets to deserted squares, creating your own unique route along the way. This is exactly what you should do in Venice.

7. Walk across the Rialto Bridge and visit the Rialto Market

“So, what's the news on Rialto?” You will be immersed in the times of Shakespeare while drowning in the cacophony of the Rialto Market. It's one of those timeless landmarks in Venice, where you can always hear the incessant shouting of the fishmongers, where the air is filled with the salty smell of fresh fish at the beginning of the day and the stench of rotten fish guts at the end of the day. On either side of the Rialto Bridge, trade continues to this day - although you may be surprised by the sheer concentration of international brands around. This great place For tourist shopping, so you must include it on your list of must-visit Venice attractions.

Lifehack: Once you cross the Rialto Bridge, go left and enjoy the aesthetic pleasure. The expensive shopping center that appears in front of you is fraught with a surprise: before it becomes chic shopping center, the building was an old German port and its incredible architecture fits perfectly with its old charm and modern shopping needs.
The building has several floors, each of which overlooks the main central courtyard, illuminated with elegant and bright lights. If the courtyard view isn't enough for you, the building also has a panoramic terrace accessible by elevator. Entrance to the terrace is free, but limited: so we advise you to arrive early, otherwise you may be asked to return after a few hours.

If you like chocolate, visit the chocolate makers at Vizio Virtu, near Rialto. This is a great chocolate shop where you can try all types of chocolate, including traditional chocolate.

8. Go boating. Any boat (not necessarily a gondola)

It's almost impossible to find cheap gondola ride options, but we can give you good advice. Rent a gondola with two other couples and it will save you and them a lot of money - gondolas can accommodate up to six people - but remember that only two people can sit on a settee! Gondoliers have standard prices everywhere - €80 for a 35 minute ride, so don't let them charge more. If you don't have the budget or the gondola is too much of a tourist attraction for you, buy a day ticket and enjoy the wonderful public system water transport Venice – vaporetto. Vaporino (water buses) zip back and forth along the Grand Canal and link together the most famous islands Venice. A one-way trip costs €7.50, so it's easier to buy one, two, three and seven day passes, which start from €20. This is one of the top attractions to visit in Venice.

You can also take a ride on ferries - traghetto. Traghetto means "ferry" in Italian, but the Venetian interpretation of a ferry crossing is more charming than what the word suggests. The "Traghetto" in Venice is a shuttle service between one side of a large canal and the other, and is in fact a gondola! While the tourist gondola costs 80 euros, the traghetto ride is much shorter and cheaper: the gondola will take you around in less than 5 minutes for just 2 euros per person (children under 6 years old are free).

9. Visit one of the best attractions in Venice - the island of Murano

One of popular places Venice, the island of Murano is famous for its glassblowing workshops, and many of them are free to visit. Enjoy peering into the dim workshops and watching local artisans twist molten glass into beautiful, intricate shapes.

10. Visit Torcello Island

Quiet and unspoilt, the island of Torcello is a kind of urban nature reserve with a magnificent church. When traveling by vaporetto to the islands of Murano and Burano, try to add the island of Torcello to your itinerary and enjoy one of Venice's lesser recommended attractions. If you're hungry, stop here for lunch at one of the beautiful local trattorias in Venice.

11. Visit the island of Burano

Burano is the furthest island from the center of Venice, but it's well worth the trip to stroll among the many colorful houses and buy handmade lace from local artisans - it's definitely one of Venice's most traditional must-see attractions. For a cheap lunch, go to the Laguna Bar and grab some fried fish for €6.

Tip: In addition to luxurious lace, Burano is famous for its biscuits. The place where you can taste them is the local pastry shop Palmisano Carmelina.

Murano or Burano?

The Venetian Lagoon has several islands, and among the most famous are Murano, famous for its glassblowing workshops, and Burano, famous for its colorful houses and lace. They're both worth a visit, but we personally recommend Burano (unless you're a huge fan of glassblowing): small, quaint and colorful, Burano is a photographer's dream and can easily be visited after lunch. Take the boat around lunchtime (the entire route takes about 45 minutes) and return by ferry as the sun begins to set over the lagoon for breathtaking, romantic views.

12. Visit the cemetery of the island of San Michele

On the way back, stop in San Michele, Venice's famous cemetery island where Stravinsky is buried and where local monks still produce their own wine. Just remember that photography is not allowed on the island out of respect for the dead. One of the most tranquil attractions to visit in Venice.

13. Walk on the sand at Lido

Another island worth visiting in Venice is the Lido, the main beach island and a place associated with the city's previously lost grandeur. Stroll along the sand and see the string of grand hotels lining the shore, one of which inspired Thomas Mann's iconic story, Death in Venice. These days the former Hotel Des Bains has been transformed into luxury apartments. One of Venice's most iconic landmarks and well worth a visit.

14. Visit La Fenice Opera

Even if you can't book tickets to an evening show at the fabulous La Fenice theater, take the daily tours or buy an audio-guided entry ticket and you can smell the theater's makeup and hear about the theater's fabulous history. The opera is usually open to the public every day between 9.30 and 18.00 (at later times a ticket for the show must be presented).

It takes place in the depths of winter - usually culminating in February - so the weather can be a major challenge for you. But gray skies even better reveal the extraordinary costumes worn by passionate Venetians, so be sure to add Carnival to your list of Venice must-see attractions. If you don't get an invitation to the masquerade ball, try to get to St. Mark's Square on the last Sunday of the Venice Carnival to catch the flight of an angel, a performance of the famous tightrope acrobats.

16. Buy a Venetian mask (from the right store)

Venice is awash with tacky mass-produced masks from kiosks designed to attract tourists. But there are also masks made here in the old fashioned way. Carlo Setta, at La Pietra Filosofale, is one of the few mask makers in Venice who still works in the traditional way. His store, which is not particularly distinctive in appearance, is a theatrical Aladdin's cave with branded masks made of leather. One of the most authentic Venice attractions to visit.

17. Visit the craziest bookshop in the world

Luigi Di Frizzo works in the chaotic bookstore Acqua Altra Libreria, where books are stored in gondolas and tubs, and a staircase on the back wall of the store is made of bound volumes of books, which in turn leads to sweeping views of the canal. Water is usually the enemy of bookstores, but in this unusual store, slightly damp books have made peace with their unusual location. Put this shop on your itinerary and buy a book or two - it's one of Venice's most eccentric must-see attractions.

18. Sigh on the Bridge of Sighs

In case you thought that the Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri) got its name from the many sighs of admiration from the crowds of tourists, think again. The bridge was the traditional route for prisoners that ran from the Doge's Palace to the old prison of Venice, and legend has it that when prisoners passed over the bridge, they could be heard sighing for their last moment of freedom. This is one of Venice's most iconic landmarks and worth a visit.

19. Immerse yourself in art at the Scuola San Roco

If you enjoyed the art of Tintoretto in San Giorgio Maggiore, go a little further and immerse yourself in the incredible rooms in the Scuola San Rocco, painted by the artist.

20. Walk through the Jewish ghetto

Venice's Jewish Ghetto, which was 500 years old in 2016, is located in the city's non-tourist district of Cannaregio, which is a fascinating mix of museums and cultural places, with typical bakeries and cafes hidden in the gateways. Grab a bite to eat at a typical Jewish trattoria here to get an idea of ​​this fascinating corner of Venice.

21. Explore Canareggio

Few guides will take you to Canareggio, so after exploring the Jewish ghetto, try to explore the rest of the area. Cannaregio is certainly one of the most attractive parts of the city, with good value wine bars and cafes where you can enjoy tranquil views of the promenade along the green canals. Try having lunch at bacaro, a typical Venetian bar, and try a kind of tapas called locally called cicchetti - slices of baguette topped with sausages and pickles, vegetables and fish, but can also be topped with meatballs or hard-boiled eggs. One of the most enjoyable attractions to visit in Venice.

22. Try Venetian tapas – Cicchetti

Venetian canapés may become something of an obsession for you whenever you visit Venice. In the old days, wine sellers moved all day around Piazza San Marco, following the shadow, which in Italian is called ombra. So the wine came to be called “ombra bottle,” while cicchetti (cicheti in dialect) comes from the Latin word ciccus, which means “very small.” To enjoy traditional ombra and cicchetti at their best, visit Venice's Vino Vero café, in the Fondamenta Misericordia, a popular spot specializing in delicious whole grain cicchetti bread and organic wines. In the evening, head to Venice's cozy wooden café Al Timon (open from 6pm) for €2.50 a glass of red wine (ask for Ombra) and a plate of cheese and charcuterie to satisfy your hunger. One of the most delicious attractions in Venice that you must visit.

23. Visit one of the last original gondola makers in town

In a cult Venice cafe bacaro – Gia Schiavi, pay just a euro for a glass of Ombra and get cicchetti, which start at €1.20 each. This timeless place is located along the Fondamenta Nani, opposite the workshop of one of the first gondola manufacturers in the city, Lo Squero di San Trovaso. Grab a glass of wine and cross the canal to see Venice's famous boats taking shape and being primed before launching. Definitely one of the most exciting attractions to visit in Venice.

24. Visit a Venice cafe and drink a syringe (preferably several)

You cannot leave Venice without visiting one of the cafes in Venice and without drinking a classic aperitif, widely known in the world as a spritz. It is made from prosecco, soda water and a ruby-colored bitter spirit - usually Campari or Aperol. Try the cheap bars along Fondamenta Ormesini or Misericordia in Canareggio, or go straight to any side street bar you come across and enjoy this legendary drink for the local price of €3.50.

25. Visit Giudecca Island

If you don't like visiting tired tourist attractions, try visiting Giudecca Island, which is located on the opposite side of Piazza San Marco. Take a stroll around this fairly quiet island, which is today home to some great five-star hotels as well as trendy hostels. The simple eatery La Palanca usually fills up quickly with visitors, and this is not surprising: in addition to comfortable tables along the shore, from which a magnificent view of the bell towers of San Marco opens, you can eat freshly caught fish or polenta with black squid ink.

The Giudecca is home to three beautiful churches, one of which, Il Redentore, is the central theme of Venice's biggest summer party, La Festa del Redentore, which takes place every year in mid-July, when it seems the whole city takes to the boats to drink and celebrate this holiday is on the water. Definitely one of the most interesting and fun Venice attractions to visit in this incredible city.

St. Mark's Basilica is a unique cathedral in Venice, which was the court chapel of the Doge's Palace until 1807. It represents a rare example of Byzantine architecture in Western Europe. The temple is located on St. Mark's Square, not far from the Doge's Palace.

The cathedral is decorated with numerous mosaics, which are made in the Byzantine style and is home to the relics of St. Mark the Apostle, as well as many valuable objects of art that were taken from Constantinople during the Crusades. In 1987, the temple became one of the objects World Heritage UNESCO.

The long construction of the cathedral influenced its architectural style. At first it was built as a Greek classical basilica, with a severe Romanesque façade, but over the years of reconstruction it acquired its modern image, in which a variety of styles were mixed. This can be explained by the fact that oriental marble and columns were used in the decoration of the temple, as well as Romanesque and Greek bas-reliefs brought to Venice at various times. The architecture of the building contains Italian and Byzantine sculptures.

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Piazza San Marco is the main square of Venice. The famous Cathedral of San Marco. Evangelist Mark is considered the patron saint of Venice. Now it's active temple. The Cathedral of San Marco has become the symbol of Venice. Nearby is the Doge's Court.

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Doge's Palace

The Doge's Palace has been and remains the hallmark of Venice for centuries. After all, it was this building that opened up to the eyes of those who came here by sea. The rulers of Venice lived here, the Great Council, the Senate and Supreme Court. From the balcony overlooking the bay from the Great Council Hall, the Doge personally greeted the guests arriving in Venice.

In the middle of the 16th century. Venice was already an almost fully formed integral urban area. By this time, the area adjacent to the Palace of the Rains and St. Mark's Cathedral was already completely in order. The disorderly development of the quarter was eliminated thanks to the efforts of the Florentine architect Jacopo Tatti. The creation of the magnificent ensemble of the Piazzetta was also completed, which, together with St. Mark's Square, is the true pearl of the center of Venice. It was the best place for the construction of one of the most magnificent architectural structures of the city - the Doge's Palace, the residence of the lifelong rulers of the Venetian Republic.

The construction and decoration of the Doge's Palace lasted several centuries. Almost nothing remains of the original structure, built before 1000 on the basis of Roman walls and destroyed by fire. The building we see now was built between 1309 and 1424. The intention of the creators of luxury palace complex Venice was to surprise foreign ambassadors, which is why the interior decoration of the palace was so luxurious, on which the best craftsmen of that time worked

Bridge of Sighs - ancient arch bridge, located in Venice, Italy. The bridge is very beautiful and is very popular among tourists.

The Bridge of Sighs spans the Palace Canal. It connects the Doge's Palace, where the city court used to be located, and the building of the former Venetian prison. The bridge got its name precisely because of the sorrowful sighs of convicted criminals who were sent to serve their sentences.

However, despite sad story origin of the name, the architecture of the bridge cannot be called gloomy. The Bridge of Sighs was built in 1602 under the direction of the architect Antonio Conti, who richly decorated his creation with Baroque carvings and white marble. The bridge looks very light and airy.

Today, the Bridge of Sighs is one of the most romantic attractions in Venice and a popular place for dates. According to local legends, a couple in love who kissed on this bridge will never break up. In addition, the Bridge of Sighs is especially loved by tourists - it is truly very beautiful, and rarely does any excursion around the city complete without visiting it.

Rialto Bridge

The Rialto Bridge is the oldest bridge that connects the two banks of the Grand Canal in Venice. The Rialto is also one of the most famous and popular attractions in Venice. Initially, the banks of the canal were connected by wooden bridges, but after several destructions, in 1591 the bridge was erected in stone.

The design of the bridge required that it be able to support the retail shops that could be located under its arcades. As a result, the bridge turned out to be not only durable, but also beautiful, still decorating the city. The length of the bridge arch is 28 meters, the maximum height on the water is 7.5 meters. There are 24 souvenir shops on the bridge. It is best to view the bridge in detail from the water, and from the bridge itself it opens beautiful view to the city.

Leaning Tower

The bell tower of one of the ancient churches in Venice is slowly but surely falling to one side. The Venice City Office for the Observation of Historical Monuments examined the bell tower of the Gothic Church of San Stefano, built in the 16th century. It turned out that over the past 60 years, since the last inspection, the bell tower has tilted sideways by 6.1 cm. To this we must add the tilt that has formed over several centuries since the building was built. In 1770, the slope was 80 centimeters, and by 1900 it had increased to 170 centimeters, and is now about 180 centimeters.

Venice Airport

On average, Marco Polo Airport serves 6 million passengers per year. The airport terminal was reconstructed in 2002 and now consists of three floors. The first floor receives arriving passengers. Registration and lounges, as well as shops duty free and a cafe occupy the second floor. And on the third there are airline representative offices. The airport accepts large number international charter and cargo flights.

You can get to the city from the airport by bus. Tickets are expensive by European standards: depending on the class of bus, they cost 3-4 euros, but they depart every 15 minutes. The travel time will be a little less than half an hour. If you need to get there faster and with maximum comfort, you can take a taxi, but here the prices are quite steep - on average, such a trip will cost 30 euros. For those who are not in a hurry and want to admire the local beauty, there is a water taxi - a motoscaf. A ticket to the city costs 6 euros and the journey takes about an hour.

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Fish market

The most famous market in Venice is La Pescheria, which means fish market.

Fish is the main thing here, but, of course, they sell everything - vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, spices, and in covered shops - meat and sausages. By the way, this is the oldest market in Europe - it existed in the Middle Ages. All guidebooks mark it as one of the attractions of Venice, so people come here not only to shop, but also to look and take photographs.

The market is located on the banks of the Grand Canal next to the Rialto Bridge and is open daily from Tuesday to Saturday from 7 am to noon.

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One of the most famous cities not only in Italy, but throughout the world. Venice.

Her historical center- a floating city, built on stilts made of alpine larch, on more than a hundred small islands connected by a web of bridges. A place where instead of highways there are canals that the locals use vehicles, replacing cars - gondolas and boats. A place simultaneously filled with airy romance and dark memories of the Middle Ages. Home of the most famous film festival.

Grand Canal

One of the main “streets”, stretching almost across the entire city and dividing it in two. The length of Canalazzo is 4 km, width - from 30 to 70 m. The azure artery, the banks of which are lined with masterpieces and palaces born from the 12th to the 20th century. Venetian-Byzantine style, Gothic, Baroque. The wind permeated with freshness, as well as gondolas, boats, water buses, water taxis. This is all .

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Golden House (Ca d'Oro)

One of the most charming and elegant palazzos built on the banks of the Grand Canal, it got its name from the gold leaf used in the original decoration of the façade. A wonderful representative of Venetian Gothic. This .

Inside is the Franchetti Gallery, opened in 1927. Here you can see works by Bartolomeo Bellano, Vittorino da Feltre, Titian and others.

Full ticket entry to the gallery costs 13 euros.

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Rialto Bridge

Without a doubt, you should see in Venice. The most famous and most visited bridge crossing in Venice, stretching just over the Grand Canal. This openwork 48-meter masterpiece in the form of an arch topped with trade tents appeared in the 16th century, and is now known as one of the most popular places in the city for a photo shoot.

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Piazza and San Marco Cathedral

A combined ticket for entrance to the museums in Piazza San Marco costs 20 euros.

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Bridge of Sighs

This passage, which connected the Doge's Palace, where the court hearings took place, and the prison, made the convicts sigh as they went to serve a long sentence in a stone bag. And no romantic groans under the moon!

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Church of Santa Maria della Salute

Erected at the mouth of the Grand Canal in honor of ridding the city of the plague. According to legend, the Virgin Mary personally saved the Venetians. (a word that can be translated as “salvation” or “health”), which appeared in the mid-17th century, is still considered one of the most beautiful and largest in the country.

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Cathedral of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

Built by members of the Franciscan Order in the 15th century. “Frari” (the affectionate name for the church among the townspeople) still remains one of the favorite religious buildings among the Venetians.

Inside are the most beautiful sculptures and paintings by famous artists of the 16th-18th centuries.

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Church of Santa Maria del Rosario (Gesuati)

The 18th century Dominican Temple of Santa Maria del Rosario, standing on 270 stilts, is decorated with beautiful statues, frescoes, and magnificent interior decoration.

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Academy Gallery

The ex-monastery and part of the church, which housed 25 halls filled with great paintings by famous Venetian artists. The Accademia Gallery is a mecca for lovers of Italian painting.

Entrance costs 12 euros.

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The island of San Giorgio Maggiore and the cathedral of the same name

The storage place for several paintings by the famous painter Jacopo Robusti (Tintoretto), for example, the famous “Last Supper”. It is also interesting for its magnificent panoramas of the city, opening from the bell tower of the cathedral.

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Murano Island

One of the islands Venice Lagoon, a center for the production of unique products from the famous Venetian blown glass. Amazingly light and almost weightless glass products fit perfectly into any surroundings. Nowadays, according to rumors, students of the descendants of the very masters whose works made the island famous throughout Europe work here.

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Lido di Venezia Island

Home of the famous Venice Film Festival. In addition to the streets, which have repeatedly hosted a wide variety of movie stars, it is interesting for its gentle beaches. Adriatic Sea, narrow green streets and the atmosphere of old, provincial Italy, which is rarely found in famous tourist places.

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Burano Island

In early times it was famous as the birthplace of the famous Venetian lace. Nowadays, all that remains of the lace wealth is a museum and souvenirs, roughly made according to ancient samples. But the bright and cheerful houses of local fishermen (according to rumors, served as landmarks when returning from the sea) have not gone away and still delight the eyes of tourists.

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St. Mark's Basilica

In the city center is the most visited attraction - St. Mark's Cathedral (in Italian: Basilica di San Marco). It was founded in 829, making the basilica one of the oldest in Venice.

The modern basilica was built in 1063 according to the design of Domenico Contarini. The height of the vaults is 43 meters, and the area is about 4 thousand square meters. The facade is made in the Romanesque architectural style and is lined with oriental marble. It is decorated with columns, bas-reliefs, sculptures and capitals in the Gothic style.

The interior decoration is represented by delightful mosaics on the vaults and domes. The main altar is made of gilded silver and inlaid with 2 thousand precious and semi-precious stones. The cathedral treasury contains more than 283 shrines, including a piece of the Life-Giving Cross.

• Opening hours: Mon - Sat 9:30 - 17:00, Sun 14:00 - 16:30 (October - May); Mon - Sat 9:45 - 17:00, Sun 14:00 - 17:00 (June - November)

Cathedral of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

In one of the city districts called San Polo there is the Cathedral of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari (in Italian: Basilica Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari). It was founded in 1330, but all construction work was completed only 100 years later.

The building of the basilica is made in the shape of a Latin cross. The facade is made in the Gothic architectural style, it is decorated with 12 large columns, bas-reliefs, pilasters and sculptures. At the end of the 14th century, a 70-meter-high bell tower was added to the cathedral. The rich interior decoration is presented a large number statues and paintings, the walls are decorated with stucco and stunning frescoes.

The basilica houses one of the famous Christian shrines - a crystal vase containing the “Holy Blood of Christ”. According to legend, it was collected after the crucifixion of Christ by his follower Mary Magdalene.

• Address: San Polo, 3072, Venice, Italy
• Opening hours: Mon - Sat 9:00 - 18:00, Sun 13:00 - 18:00

Cathedral of Santa Maria della Salute

One of the most beautiful buildings in the city is the Cathedral of Santa Maria della Salute (in Italian: Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute). It was founded in 1630 according to the design of Balthasar Longen in memory of miraculous salvation residents of the city from the plague.

At that time, a ruthless disease claimed over 100 thousand lives, and residents turned to Our Lady with prayers. The city Senate promised to build a luxurious church in honor of the Virgin Mary if the plague stopped. The requests were heard, and after some time the epidemic ended.

In the same year, construction of the cathedral began. Its facade was made in the Baroque style and decorated with a huge number of decorative elements: pilasters, columns and sculptures. The interior decoration is striking in its luxury: the floor is paved with marble slabs, and on the walls there are icons, sculptures and paintings by famous artists.

• Address: Campo della Salute, 1, Venice, Italy
• Opening hours: Mon - Sun 9:00 - 12:00, 15:00 - 17:30

Cathedral of San Giorgio Maggiore

On a small island of the same name, the Cathedral of San Giorgio Maggiore (in Italian: San Giorgio Maggiore) is located and almost completely occupies it. It was built in 1566 - 1610 on the site of an ancient Benedictine monastery, which was destroyed by a strong earthquake. The main facade of the basilica is made of white stone in the Renaissance style and decorated with 4 columns, the remaining walls are built of red brick. White stone was also used to decorate the interior, which visually makes the cathedral more spacious and brighter.

The interior is decorated with sculptures and busts of saints and local rulers, massive columns and paintings by the artist Tintoretto. At the end of the 18th century, a red brick bell tower with observation deck on the tower.

• Address: Isola San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice, Italy
• Opening hours: Mon - Sun 9:30 - 12:50, 14:30 - 18:30
• Price entrance ticket: 6 euros (visit to the bell tower)

Grand Canal

The most famous body of water in the city is the Grand Canal or Grand Canal (in Italian: Canal Grande). It covers almost the entire city and in fact is considered the most important “street” of Venice, along which gondolas and water buses move instead of cars. The total length of the canal is 3.8 km and the width is from 50 to 70 meters.

Initially it was a small channel between several islands, over time it was expanded and deepened to 5 meters, turning it into the main transport road cities.

On the banks of the Grand Canal are the most famous sights of Venice: more than 100 palaces (including Ca' d'Oro, Ca'Pesaro and others), 4 magnificent bridges (Academia, Constitution, Rialto, Scalzi) and many other buildings that are beautiful examples of Italian architecture.

• Address: Venice, Italy

Doge's Palace

On St. Mark's Square there is the former seat of the government of Venice or the Doge's Palace (in Italian: Doge's Palace). The first building, founded in the 9th century, was destroyed by a strong fire.

Construction of the modern palace began in 1309 and ended only in 1424. Its design was created by Filippo Calendario, and the work was supervised by architect Nicolo Barattieri. The façade is made of marble in the Gothic architectural style and is decorated with openwork arches, sculptures and other decorative elements.

A magnificent pointed arch or “Paper Door” (in Italian: Porta della Carta) leads into the courtyard. The staircase of the Giants rises to the entrance to the palace, on the platform of which rulers were once crowned. There are a large number of halls inside. The most famous is the Great Council Hall, whose area is more than 1350 square meters.

• Opening hours: Mon - Sun 8:30 - 19:00 (April - October); Mon - Sun 8:30 - 17:30 (November - March)
• Entrance fee: 19 euros

Ca' d'Oro Palace

On the banks of the Grand Canal is located one of the most beautiful buildings in Venice - the Ca' d'Oro Palace (in Italian: Ca "d" Oro). It got its name from the name of gold leaf, which was used in the first decoration.

Construction of the palace took place from 1425 to 1440 according to the design of Giovanni and Bartolomeo Bona. During its history, the building was rebuilt many times, only at the end of the 19th century the owner returned it to its original appearance. The facade is made in the Venetian Gothic style, its left side is decorated with openwork arches and columns, and the right side is distinguished by its severity and monumentality.

To get to the palace lobby, you need to go to the first floor through a magnificent loggia with columns. Above it is the balcony of the main hall, decorated with quatrefoil-shaped windows.

• Address: Cannaregio 3931—3932, Venice, Italy

Palace Ca' Rezzonico

On the banks of the Grand Canal is the Ca' Rezzonico Palace (in Italian: Ca "Rezzonico). In 1649, its construction began for the Bon family of aristocrats. The creation of the project was entrusted to the architect Baldassar Longhen, who also supervised the initial stage of construction of the palace.

In 1682, the Bon family went bankrupt, and Longen died without completing the construction. In 1751, the premises were bought by the Lombardian Giambattista Rezzonico, who completed the palace in 4 years with the help of the architect Giorgio Massari. The facade of the building is made in the Venetian Baroque style, complemented by columns and arches.

Famous artists Pietro Visconti, Gaspare Diziani, Giambattista Croasto and many others had a hand in painting the interior decoration of the palace. These frescoes have been perfectly preserved to this day. Since 1935, the building has housed the Museum of 18th-Century Art of Venice.

• Address: Dorsoduro 3136, Venice, Italy
• Opening hours: Wed - Mon 10:00 - 18:00 (April - October); Wed - Mon 10:00-17:00 (November - March)
• Entrance fee: 10 euros

Teatro La Fenice

The famous opera house La Fenice (in Italian: Teatro La Fenice) is located in Piazza San Marco. It is considered one of the most popular in Venice. In 1792, a new theater called “La Fenice” was inaugurated, which translates from Italian as “phoenix”.

This is very symbolic, since the building was completely destroyed by fire twice, but it was restored to its original form. The auditorium, designed in Baroque style, amazes with its splendor and luxury.

The premieres of many famous operas took place here: “Rigoletto” and “La Traviata” by Giuseppe Verdi, “The Rake’s Progress” by composer Igor Stravinsky and many others. Now the theater hosts not only world-famous plays, but also concerts of the best orchestras from different countries.

• Address: Campo San Fantin | San Marco 1965, Venice, Italy
• Opening hours: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 17:00
• Entrance fee: 10 euros (excursion)

Bridge of Sighs

Currently, one of the most popular places among lovers is the Bridge of Sighs (in Italian: Ponte dei Sospiri). According to legend, while swimming under it you need to kiss your loved one, then the feelings will last a lifetime. However real story this place is more sad.

The bridge was erected in 1602 under the leadership of the famous architect Antonio Conti. It is made of white limestone in the Baroque style, has blank (except for a few small windows) walls and roof. It is decorated with skillful carvings. The bridge connects the famous Doge's Palace, where the court was located, and the city prison, where convicts served their sentences. The prisoners were led along it, and through the barred windows they could see the city for the last time.

Few people left prison because there was a high mortality rate due to bad conditions content. But scientists cannot confirm or refute this story. Some attribute it to the imagination of the poet Byron.

• Address: Piazza San Marco, 1, Venice, Italy
• Opening hours: Mon - Sun 8:30 - 19:00

Rialto Bridge

One of the famous symbols of the city is the Rialto Bridge (in Italian: Ponte di Rialto). It is considered the first bridge built in Venice, and therefore the oldest.

In 1181 it represented ferry crossing, and after 100 years it was replaced by wooden bridge, which was named Rialto, in honor of the city market located nearby. Over the course of several centuries, it repeatedly collapsed and was restored again.

Only at the end of the 16th century did it appear stone bridge, which can still be seen today. Its length is about 48 meters, width - 23 meters, and height - more than 7.3 meters. To support the heavy bridge, a large number of piles were driven into the bottom of the Grand Canal - about 12 thousand. Now in the internal galleries there are 24 souvenir shops where you can inexpensively buy jewelry, leather goods and, of course, souvenirs.

• Address: Rialto Vaporetto Stop, Venice, Italy

Campanile of St. Mark's Basilica

Next to the famous St. Mark's Cathedral there is a bell tower or campanile (in Italian: Campanile di San Marco), which is part of it and has a height of more than 98 meters.

In the 9th century, this place was located watchtower, which also served as a lighthouse for ships entering the lagoon. In 1514 it was rebuilt and acquired its modern appearance.

In the 16th century, a weather vane made in the shape of a golden angel was installed on the bell tower. There are 5 bells on the tower that perform different functions. The campanile consists of a high shaft made of brick. In the Middle Ages it was used as a torture chamber for townspeople.

In the 16th century, a lodgetta was erected in front of the bell tower, in which the guards of the Doge's Palace were located. In 1902, the tower collapsed, but 9 years later it was restored to its original form.

• Address: San Marco 328, Venice, Italy
• Opening hours: October - November Mon - Sun 9:00 - 19:00, December - April Mon - Sun 9:30 - 15:45, May - June Mon - Sun 9:00 - 19:00, July - September Mon - Sun 9:00 – 21:00
• Entrance fee: 8 euros

Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo

In the lively district of San Marco is the unusual Contarini del Bovolo Palace (in Italian: Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo). It was erected in 1499 under the direction of Giovanni Candi for the aristocratic Contarini family.

Its uniqueness lies in the unusual spiral staircase, along which you can climb to the upper platform and admire the picturesque views of the city. The facade of the palace is made in the Renaissance style, and the architecture of the staircase is more reminiscent of Gothic.

The building is decorated with columns and arches in large numbers, and the round tower is undoubtedly main feature this palace. Local residents compare its spiral spans to the skin of a snake, which is why the palace has recently been more often called the “Snake House”.

• Address: San Marco, 4299, Venice, Italy
• Opening hours: Mon - Sun 10:00 - 13:30, 14:00 - 18:00
• Entrance fee: 7 euros

Church of San Zaccaria

One of the most beautiful examples of local architecture during the early Renaissance is the Church of San Zaccaria (in Italian: Chiesa di San Zaccaria). It was founded in the 9th century specifically to store the relics of St. Zacharias, who was the father of John the Baptist.

At the beginning of the 12th century, the church was almost completely destroyed in a fire, and its restoration began only at the end of the 15th century. Its facade combines Gothic and Renaissance features, since the construction was carried out by two architects: first Antonio Gambello erected the lower floors, then Mauro Coducci completed the upper part of the building.

The interior of the church is represented by frescoes of the 17th and 18th centuries, painted by famous artists: Giuseppe Porta, Antonio Balestra, Palma Vecchio and many others. The most important decoration is a painting by Giovanni Bellini, which depicts the Madonna with Jesus and saints.

• Address: Campo S. Zaccaria, 4693, Venice, Italy
• Opening hours: Mon - Sat 10:00 −12:00, 16:00 - 18:00; Sun 16:00 – 18:00
• Entrance fee: 1.5 euros

Academy Gallery

One of the most educational attractions in Venice is the Academy Gallery (in Italian: Gallerie dell "Accademia). It is an art museum with a unique collection of paintings from the 14th to 18th centuries.

In 1750 it was a school fine arts, sculpture and architecture. In 1807 it was moved to the premises of the church of Santa Maria della Carita, built in the 15th century, and the unfinished monastery of the 16th century.

At the beginning of the 19th century, the school was closed, and its buildings were turned into a museum; gradually it accumulated a large number of paintings that can still be seen. In 24 rooms, works by famous Venetian artists are exhibited - Bellini, Giovanni Batista, Tiepolo and many others.

• Address: Campo della Carita | Dorsoduro 1050, Venice, Italy
• Opening hours: Mon 8:15 – 14:00, Tue – Sun 8:15 – 19:15
• Entrance fee: 15 euros

Piazza San Marco

The most famous place The city is the most beautiful Piazza San Marco (in Italian: Piazza San Marco). It is considered the main one in Venice, which is formed by two parts: the piazzetta or small platform between the Grand Canal and the Campanile and, directly, the square itself. It appeared in the 9th century as a small area in front of the cathedral of the same name.

In the 12th century the square was significantly expanded to the size of the modern square. The pavement of San Marco was paved with light stone back in the 13th century. There are many famous attractions of the city here.

The square contains the main basilica of the city in the name of St. Mark, the residence of the rulers - the Doge's Palace, the largest library of Venice, the Campanile (bell tower) and Orologio (clock tower) of the cathedral, the column of St. Mark, topped with a statue of a winged lion made of bronze, and the column of the patron saint of the city of St. Theodore , which is crowned with his sculpture. The symbol of the square is pigeons, of which there are a large number.

• Address: Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy

Cathedral of Maria Assunta

On the island of Torcello is the magnificent Cathedral of Maria Assunta (in Italian: Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta). It is one of the oldest in Venice and was founded in the 7th century.

The façade is unique in that it combines three styles: Gothic, Byzantine and Venetian. It is decorated with columns that connect into arches. The first baptistery, which is adjacent to the cathedral building, has survived to this day.

The interior decoration is made in light colors, which makes the room more spacious and airy. The floor is made of gray marble with a pink tint. Thanks to the columns inside, the space is divided into 3 naves. The main decoration of the cathedral is an ancient mosaic depicting the Virgin and Child.

• Address: Via Torcello, 30175, Venice, Italy
• Opening hours: Mon - Sun 10:00 - 12:00, 16:00 - 18:00

Museum of Naval History

One of the most interesting exhibitions can be seen in the Museum of Naval History (in Italian: Museo Storico Navale). Its building was built in the 17th century and was used to store grain. Only after a while it was transferred to the Venetian Arsenal and began to be used as a warehouse for ship models.

At the end of the 18th century, during the occupation by French troops, the museum was looted, and all exhibits were taken to France. Over time, the collection was returned, and the museum reopened. There is a large anchor on the facade, and inside there are 42 halls on 5 floors. They store more than 25 thousand different items that are related to shipbuilding.

Next to the main building of the museum there is an additional pavilion “Oar Workshop”, with an area of ​​about 1250 square meters. Here you can see real ships and boats, including the famous ship "Bucintoro".

• Opening hours: Mon - Thu 8:45 - 13:30, Fri 8:45 - 17:00, Sat - Sun 10:00 - 17:00
• Entrance fee: 5 euros

Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli

In one of the city's districts called Cannaregio, there is the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli (in Italian: Santa Maria dei Miracoli). It was founded at the end of the 15th century under the design of two architects Pietro and Tullio Lombardo.

The church was intended to house the miraculous icon of the Holy Virgin Mary, which was painted by the famous painter Nicolo di Pietro. The façade is in early Renaissance style, with pilasters, a crescent-shaped pediment, elaborate carvings and magnificent marble mosaics.

The interior decoration of the church is made in white, pink and gray. The ceiling is decorated with magnificent frescoes, and on the stairs leading to the main altar you can see several sculptures. The image of the Virgin Mary is still in this church.

• Address: Campo Dei Miracoli, Venice, Italy
• Opening hours: Mon - Sat 10:00 - 16:45, Sun 10:00 - 17:30
• Entrance fee: 3 euros

Venetian Arsenal

In the eastern part of the city there is a large shipyard or the Venetian Arsenal (in Italian: Arsenale di Venezia). Its first building was erected in the 8th century and was intended for the construction and repair of military and merchant ships.

At the beginning of the 14th century, the New Arsenal was added to it, which received a monopoly on the construction of all ships for military needs. It was a huge production “city”, in which more than 16 thousand people worked simultaneously. The workers of this shipyard were among the first to begin producing firearms - pistols and cannons.

In 1460, an arched gate was built in front of the main entrance to the Arsenal. They are made in the Renaissance style and are decorated with pilasters and statues of winged lions. Since the end of the 19th century, the shipyard buildings have been used only partially as a naval base.

• Address: Campo San Biagio Castello 2148, Venice, Italy

Church of Santa Maria Formosa

In the eastern part of the city is the Church of Santa Maria Formosa (in Italian: Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa). It was founded in the 9th century, but the modern building appeared only in 1492.

Its construction was carried out by the architect Mauro Coducci. The church has unusual name in honor of the Slender Virgin Mary, which appeared after her appearance to Bishop Magno. During its history, the building was expanded and rebuilt several times. The façade is in Baroque style and is decorated with cream-colored apses.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the building was severely damaged by fire, but the most valuable masterpieces of painting survived. These are paintings by Palma il Vecchio called “Saint Barbara with Saints” and a triptych by the artist Bartolomeo Vivarini, called “Madonna Misercordia”. After restoration work was carried out inside the church, these works can still be seen today.

• Address: Castello, 5263, Venice, Italy
• Entrance fee: 3 euros

Correr Museum

In Piazza San Marco there is the Correr Art Museum (in Italian: Museo Correr). It was opened in 1830, when Teodoro Correr transferred his personal collection of paintings to the city.

At the end of the 19th century, the museum became the most visited due to its rich exhibition. At the beginning of the 20th century, the collection was moved several times until it was housed in a modern building in 1922. It was built on the site of a destroyed church; its original purpose was to become the residence of Napoleon, but the building was completed after the end of the occupation.

Its interior decoration amazes with its luxury. Now the Correr Museum combines several exhibitions: masterpieces of painting and ancient weapons are in the Risorgimento Museum, ancient objects from Egypt, Rome, Greece are in the Archaeological Museum, rare books are in the Marciana Library.

• Address: Piazza San Marco San Marco 52, Venice, Italy
• Opening hours: Mon - Sun 10:00 - 19:00 (April - October); Mon - Sun 10:00 - 17:00 (November - March)
• Entrance fee: 6 euros

Academy Bridge

One of the 4 bridges located on the Grand Canal is the Academy Bridge (in Italian: Ponte dell "Accademia). It was erected in 1854 according to the design of Alfred Neville, who made it entirely of metal. This caused a lot of controversy, since it did not fit into the surrounding architecture and, according to local residents, was too “modern”. Mussolini later ordered it to be dismantled.

In 1934, a temporary wooden bridge was erected on this site, which can still be seen today. Its design was developed by Eugenio Miozzi, but it was assumed that the wooden bridge would soon replace the stone one, which would blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. But this never happened, although local authorities have repeatedly raised the issue of building a permanent stone bridge.

In 1985, the wooden structures had to be replaced due to severe wear and tear, but the historical appearance was preserved - this is an arched bridge that is 48 meters long.

• Address: Venice, Italy

Burano Island

One of the most colorful places in Venice is the island of Burano (in Italian: Burano). He looks like fairytale city thanks to the bright facades of the houses. For several centuries, the island has had a strict rule that every house must be painted a certain color. If the owner wants to change the shade, he must obtain special permission from the island authorities.

According to legend, previously all local residents were engaged in fishing. After a successful catch was celebrated with copious amounts of drinking, some men often visited their beautiful, lonely neighbors by mistake. The wives quickly figured out what needed to be done so that their husbands would not get confused. Soon all the houses were painted in different colors. According to the official versions of some researchers, each shade symbolizes a specific family, while others say that the bright facades helped fishermen find their homes in thick fog.

The main pride of the island is the luxurious handmade lace made by local craftswomen.

• Address: Burano, Venice, Italy

Lace Museum

On the island of Burano there is a lace museum (in Italian: Museo del Merletto), which contains the most unique masterpieces lace making. It was opened in 1981, this collection features real works of local needlewomen.

In addition to the magnificent napkins, the museum houses a lace wedding dress of extraordinary beauty. The oldest laces date back to the 16th century, which are so light and graceful that they look very much like a weightless web.

The museum building used to house a school of lace weaving, where experienced craftswomen taught young girls from all over the country. The needlework technique was kept in the strictest confidence, so it was possible to learn only on the island.

• Address: Piazza Galuppi 187, Burano, Italy
• Opening hours: Tue - Sun 10:00 - 18:00 (April - October); Tue - Sun 10:00 - 17:00 (November - March)

Cafe "Florian"

On Piazza San Marco is located the first cafe in Venice called “Florian” (in Italian: Caffe Florian Venezia). It was opened in 1640 and was called "Arab". Coffee, which was imported from Turkey, was first served here.

Over time, it became popular among local residents. People came here to have a coffee drink, tie up interesting acquaintances, find out the latest news and just relax.

In 1720, Floriano Francesco bought it, and very soon visitors began to call the cafe after the owner. It could be visited by both men and women, which was rare in the 18th century.

In the mid-19th century, the cafe was restored, and its premises were divided into 5 rooms, each of them has an individual design. The most famous people of their time visited here: Ernest Hemingway, Byron, Igor Stravinsky, Casanova and many others. The mini-orchestra that plays under a small canopy gives the establishment a special atmosphere.

• Address: Piazza San Marco 57, Venice, Italy
• Opening hours: Mon - Sun 10:00 - 0:00

Church of Il Redentore

On one of the islands of Venice there is the church of Il Redentore (in Italian: Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore). It was founded in 1577 and named in honor of Christ the Savior. The construction work was carried out by the famous architect Andrea Palladio. The church was built a year after the miraculous divine deliverance of the city from the terrible plague that was raging at that time and claimed the lives of more than a third of the city’s inhabitants.

In 1592 it was completely finished and consecrated. The church is a large snow-white building, which is crowned with a dome with a sculpture of Christ the Savior. The interior decoration is characterized by gray marble and magnificent white stucco. On the walls hang paintings by famous artists Tintoretto, Giacomo Palma, Francesco Bassano, Paolo Veronese, Lazzaro Bastiani and others.

• Address: Campo Santissimo Redentore 1 | Giudecca, Venice, Italy
• Opening hours: Mon - Sat 10:00 - 17:00
• Entrance fee: 3 euros

Riva degli Schiavoni promenade

The most beautiful tourist place The city is the Riva degli Schiavoni embankment (in Italian: Riva Degli Schiavoni). It was founded in the 9th century on muddy soil, which was taken from the bottom of the Grand Canal.

It got its name from the names of the merchants who supplied fish and meat to the city's pier. The promenade offers stunning views of famous architectural structures, including the Thatched Bridge, the famous Bridge of Sighs and the Church of Santa Maria della Visitazione. It contains a large number of bronze sculptures created by the sculptor Ettore Ferrari.

Now the embankment is one of the centers of tourism in Venice: there are many different shops and small souvenir shops.

• Address: Riva degli Schiavoni | Between Doge's Palace and the Arsenale, Venice, Italy

Palace Ca' Pesaro

On the Grand Canal is the Ca' Pesaro Palace (in Italian: Ca "Pesaro). It was founded in the 17th century for the Pesaro family and designed by the architect Baldassare Longhena. Its construction lasted about 60 years and was completed in 1710.

The facade is made of Baroque marble and decorated with columns and arches. Inside the palace, fragments of paintings remained on the walls, and oil paintings on the ceiling. The building was later sold to the Gradenigo family and then to Duchess Felicita Bevilacqua of La Maza. It was she who, at the end of the 19th century, transferred the ownership of the palace to the local authorities to create the Museum of Modern Art there.

Now there is a large exhibition of paintings and sculptures from the 19th and 20th centuries, and the top floor is occupied by the Museum of Oriental Art, which houses rare objects from Japan, Indonesia and China.

• Address: Santa Croce 2076, Venice, Italy
• Opening hours: Tue - Sun 10:00 - 17:00
• Entrance fee: 10 euros

Cathedral of Santa Maria and San Donato

The most interesting building on the island of Murano is the Cathedral of Santa Maria and San Donato (in Italian: Basilica di Santa Maria e San Donato). It was founded in the 7th century, the building was later destroyed, and the modern cathedral was built only in the 12th century.

It received its double name due to the fact that the first basilica was named in honor of Our Lady, and then it was renamed in honor of St. Donatus. The façade is made of red brick and is designed in the Veneto-Byzantine style. Inside the basilica, the mosaic floor of the 12th century is perfectly preserved; on it you can see floral patterns and animals from myths.

The cathedral houses the relics of St. Donatus, which are housed in a marble sarcophagus. Behind the altar there are 4 large bones, the length of which is about a meter. According to local legend, they belonged to a dragon that was killed by a saint. However, scientists are confident that these bones belong to an extinct mammal that lived during the Pleistocene era.

• Address: Calle San Donato 11, Murano, Venice, Italy
• Opening hours: Mon - Sat 09:00 - 18:00, Sun 12:30 - 18:00

Church of San Pietro Martire

On the island of Murano there is the Church of San Pietro Martire (in Italian: Chiesa di San Pietro Martire). It was built in 1348, but due to a big fire in the second half of the 15th century, it was completely destroyed.

A new church was built here in 1511. It is she who has survived to this day. The facade is made of brick in the Renaissance style, it is decorated with columns and arcades, as well as a large rose window. Inside, the church space is divided into 3 naves, which are delimited by massive columns.

Here you can see beautiful paintings by local painters. Among them are the most famous paintings by Giovanni Bellini, Tintoretto, Paolo Veronese and Giuseppe Porta. Not far from the church building there is a bell tower, which was erected at the end of the 15th century.

• Address: Campiello Marco Michieli 3, Murano, Italy
• Opening hours: Mon - Sat 09:00 - 12:00, 15:00 - 18:00; Sun 15:00 – 18:00

Church of San Francesco della Vigna

One of the most beautiful buildings of the Renaissance is the Church of San Francesco della Vigna (in Italian: Chiesa di San Francesco della Vigna). It was erected on the site of a small dilapidated basilica, which was located on the territory of the monastery. Construction of the modern building began in 1534 according to the design of the architect Jacopo Sansovino.

The façade of the church is made in the Renaissance style; its main features are the sculptures of St. Paul and Moses. Inside, the walls are decorated in light colors and made of marble. The main decorations are the statue of Saint Louis of Toulouse and paintings of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which were painted by the famous 15th century painters Antonio da Negroponte and Giovanni Bellini. In addition, other painters took part in decorating the interior of the church.

• Address: Campo San Francesco Castello 2786, Venice, Italy
• Opening hours: Mon - Fri 08:30 - 12:30, 15:00 - 18:00

Church of Santa Maria del Rosario

In one of the city's districts there is the Church of Santa Maria del Rosario (in Italian: Chiesa dei Gesuati o Santa Maria del Rosario). This is a wonderful example of architecture, made in the Italian Baroque style. It was erected in 1725-1743 according to the design of Giorgio Massari specifically for the Dominican Order.

The facade of the building is very heavy; 270 piles were driven into the ground to support it. It is decorated with huge columns and 4 sculptures that symbolize justice, prudence, courage and moderation. Light walls visually expand the interior space of the church. The ceilings are decorated with magnificent frescoes by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.

The oldest painting was painted in 1560 by the famous artist Tintoretto and is called “The Crucifixion”. In addition to paintings, the interior is complemented by a large number of sculptures from the 18th century.

• Address: Zattere - Dorsoduro | See above, Venice, Italy

Casa dei Tre Ochi Palace

In the Dorsoduro district there is a building that stands out from the rest with its decoration. This is the Casa dei Tre Oci palace (in Italian: Casa dei Tre Oci), which was built in 1913 according to the design of the painter Mario de Maria. It was originally used as an artist's studio.

The facade is made in Art Nouveau style, complemented by Gothic decorative elements. The history of the creation of this house is connected with a tragedy in the Mario family - the death of his daughter. In memory of her, a palace was built, which has a very unusual look. Three large windows with small balconies symbolize the artist, his wife and son, and the upper window with Gothic elements symbolizes his late daughter. The building is now used to host exhibitions dedicated to 20th century art.

• Address: Fondamenta de Le Zitelle Giudecca 43 | Giudecca Island, Venice, Italy
• Opening hours: Wed - Mon 10:00 - 18:00

Murano Glass Museum

One of the most fascinating places in the city is the glass museum, which is located on the island of Murano (in Italian: Museo del Vetro). It was opened in 1923 in the Palazzo Justiniana. The building was erected in the Gothic style and decorated with decorative elements.

Initially, only one room was allocated for the needs of the museum, but over time the number of exhibits grew, and the exhibition occupied the entire palace. All that remains of the ancient interior are the paintings on the ceiling of the main hall, created by Francesco Zugno. In the museum you can see unique masterpieces of glass production, including famous masters from Murano. Their products are still very popular today.

• Address: Fondamenta Marco Giustinian 8, Murano, Italy
• Opening hours: Mon - Sun 10:00 - 18:00 (April - October), Mon - Sun 10:00 - 17:00 (November - March)
• Entrance fee: 12 euros

Palazzo Labia

One of the most recent palaces built in Venice is Palazzo Labia (in Italian: Palazzo Labia). It was built at the beginning of the 18th century for the Labia family according to the design of two architects Cominelli and Tremignon.

The main facade is made in the Baroque style, and the palazzo itself consists of 5 floors. The upper floors are decorated with pilasters, small balconies and balustrades. One of the facades is built in the Gothic style, so it contrasts sharply with the rest. The most beautiful room of the palazzo is the Salone delle Feste or dance hall. Its walls and ceiling are completely decorated with paintings by the artists Girolamo Mengozzi Colonna and Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.

The frescoes depict Queen Cleopatra dating her husband Mark Antony in a romantic setting. Other rooms cannot boast of such luxurious decoration, but some interior details deserve attention.

• Address: Campo San Geremia | Sede RAI, Venice, Italy
• Opening hours: Wed - Fri 15:00 - 16:00

Church of the Madonna dell'Orto

In the northern district of Venice called Cannaregio, the Church of Madonna del Orto (in Italian: Chiesa della Madonna dell "Orto) is located. It was founded in the 14th century and consecrated in honor of the patron saint of travelers, St. Christopher.

The name of the church changed due to an unexpected discovery in a neighboring garden. There they discovered a sculpture of the Mother of God and Child, possessing miraculous powers. It was transferred for safekeeping to the church, which began to be named after the Virgin Mary. The facade of the building is made in the Gothic style and is divided into 3 parts by columns. It is decorated with vaulted windows, arches, bas-reliefs and a rose window.

At the top of the facade there are 12 niches with sculptures of the apostles and 5 statues, symbolizing faith, justice, hope, nobility and moderation. The interior space is divided by columns. The apse is decorated with paintings by the famous artist Tintoretto, and the 19th century organ creates an amazing atmosphere.

• Address: Cannaregio 3512, Venice, Italy
• Opening hours: Mon - Sat 10:00 - 16:45
• Entrance fee: 2.5 euros

Church of the Holy Apostles

On the site of the very first settlements of the city's inhabitants is the Church of the Holy Apostles (in Italian: Chiesa dei Santi Apostoli). It was founded in 1021 according to the design of the architect Alessandro Vittoria, but during its history the building was rebuilt several times.

The church received its modern appearance in 1575. The facade is made in the Renaissance style, it is not burdened with additional decorative elements, therefore it is characterized by austerity and minimalism in architecture. Nearby are a mid-17th century bell tower and chapel, designed and built by Mauro Coducci.

The bell tower is considered one of the tallest in Venice; it is decorated with columns and elements made of white stone. Behind the main altar of the church you can see a painting by the famous artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo entitled “The Communion of Saint Lucia”.

• Address: Cannaregio 4542 | Campo Santi Apostoli, Venice, Italy
• Opening hours: Mon - Sat 8:30 - 12:00, 17:00 - 19:00; Sun 16:00 – 19:00

Basilica of San Pietro di Castello

In the city district called Castello is the Basilica of San Pietro di Castello (in Italian: Basilica Concattedrale di San Pietro di Castello), which occupies a small island. It was founded in the 7th century, but during its history the basilica was rebuilt several times and was destroyed by fire in the 12th century.

The modern building was built on the site of a burnt basilica and over time received the status of the main cathedral, which he owned until 1807. In the 16th century, a major restoration was carried out according to the design of Andrea Palladio. The facade of the building is made in the Renaissance style, and the main decoration is a large dome. Its internal space is divided into 3 parts.

The main altar features paintings by Luca Giordano, and the walls of the main nave are decorated with works by the artist Paolo Veronese. Particularly noteworthy are the 18th century armchair, which is carved from funerary stone, called the “Throne of St. Peter” and the ancient organ.

• Address: Castello 70, Venice, Italy
• Entrance fee: 3 euros

Scalzi Church

In the northern area of ​​the city there is the Scalzi Church (in Italian: Chiesa degli Scalzi) or the Church of Santa Maria di Nazareth (in Italian: Chiesa di Santa Maria di Nazareth). It was founded in 1672 by followers of the Carmelite Order, for whom walking barefoot was a prerequisite.

The church takes its name from the Italian word “scalzi”, which translates as “barefoot”. The facade of the building is made in the Baroque style, it is decorated with a large number of different elements: columns, niches, sculptures, porticos and others.

Inside the church you can see numerous frescoes, paintings and statues. The paintings were originally the work of the artist Tiepolo, but after bombing in the early 20th century they were completely destroyed. They were restored by Ettore Tito in 1934 and are currently in excellent condition.

• Address: Cannaregio, 54, Venice, Italy
• Opening hours: Mon - Sun 07:30 - 11:50, 16:00−19:00

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