Venice things to do

The emblem of a former economic power. This was the commercial centre of the trading metropolis for many centuries: traders from far and wide sold their wares here, and the most important banks and bus...

Gold and silver splendour in St. Mark's Cathedral. The church, which is around 1000 years old and has five domes, has a splendour which bewitches the senses. Its interior features the richly adorned ic...

Fabulous fish dishes. Restaurant serving regional cuisine. Especially pleasant atmosphere. The restaurant, which contains simple furnishings and is not that easy to find, offers an excellent fish selec...

Venice's most traditional square. On the one hand, the main square in the district of Dorsoduro is a popular campo with a fish and fruit market and everyday life resembling that in a village. On the ot...

Where the heart of Serenissima beat for 1000 years. The palace of palaces, the centre of political and legislative power, the highest symbol of Venetian civilisation and an eye-catching sight of each c...

A famous luxury establishment with a rooftop terrace and a spectacular lobby. Especially pleasant atmosphere, and exciting view. Just a stone's throw from St. Mark's Square, with the lagoon and San Gio...

Reputedly the best - and smallest - gelateria in the city. Carlo Pistacchi uses purely natural ingredients to create dozens of exotic varieties of ice cream, from asparagus and ginger to artichoke, li...

address: Piazza San Marco 40/41, Venezia 30125

The history of the sea republic from the point of view of navigation. Highlight is the Bucintoro, the magnificent barque, which the doge used once a year to ritually wed the sea.