24/08/2016
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The Grand Canal in Venice is the most common route of transportation here.
The Grand Canal in Venice is the most common route of transportation here.
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Venice: the Floating City, is one of the worldβs most romantic destinations. Itβs also famous for its canals, its art and its rich cultural heritage. It would take more than a lifetime to experience all the things to do in Venice. But if you only have time for a short visit, you can still make it very memorable. With some careful planning, covering a great deal of the best sights in less than 2 days is very doable.
Getting There and Where to Stay
As itβs the closest to central Venice, the Venice Marco Polo airport is your best choice for your arrival in Italy. If your flight lands at night, youβll be able to go straight to bed. Then you can wake up early giving yourself a full day to see the city. Choose a hotel within the main city to cut down on travel time. Why not splurge a little and really make the most of your short stay? Take a couple of hours in the morning to appreciate the sight of the waterways and narrow lanes before they get crowded in the morning traffic. You can also grab quick breakfast while you do so.
Things to do in Venice, Tours
Guided tours can be a great way to see the major sites when you donβt have much time to wander on your own. The Rialto Market and San Polo Walking Tour, for example, will take you through one of Veniceβs most interesting and historical markets, as well as one of its best neighborhoods, an area which is often overlooked by tourists.
The Murano Glassblowing and Burano Lacemaking Tour takes you out of Venice proper to two nearby islands, which have a long tradition of producing fine, handcrafted products of glass and lace. Youβll be treated to a demonstration of each of these old Venetian industries and have a chance to purchase a keepsake at a discount.
The vibrant colors of Murano Island are picture perfect.
The vibrant colors of Murano Island are picture perfect.
The Jewish Ghetto Tour will show you around the old Jewish section of town, which for centuries was one of the great centers of Jewish culture in Europe. Youβll learn about the history of this neighborhood and take in its unique architecture, and youβll have the chance to sample some of the local food.
The Jewish ghetto in Venice is great for Jewish history and food.
The Jewish ghetto in Venice is great for Jewish history and food.
There are loads of tours in Venice, it can get quite overwhelming if you donβt plan ahead to find the best one for you. I like these Venice Tours because they not only offer tours in Venice but, if youβre hopping onto Rome, Milan, or Florence they have tons for that as well. Plus they are easy to work with as I have personally asked them questions while researching this and they were happy to answer.
Things to do in Venice, Major Sites, Museums, Historic Sites and Landmarks
The real reason to come to Venice, however, is to see is famous historical buildings and museums. A good choice for a first stop is St. Markβs Basilica, the religious center of Venice. Arrive early to see mass being celebrated, then look around when it opens for tourists at 9:45 a.m.. And donβt forget to check out the Museum of St. Markβs inside the basilica.
St. Mark's Basilica is just one of the many artistic points of interest in Venice.
St. Markβs Basilica is just one of the many artistic points of interest in Venice.
Next, youβll stop at Dogeβs Palace, a stunning Venetian Gothic building. Once home to Veniceβs rulers, the Palace has become a museum, holding many notable artifacts. It also has a good cafΓ© where you can rest for a while and enjoy the excellent coffee and cakes.
The stunning Venitian Gothic architecture of the Doge's Place.
The stunning Venitian Gothic architecture of the Dogeβs Place.
After this, visit the Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni, an art gallery with a memorable series of 16th-century paintings that narrate the story of the patron saints of Dalmatia: George, Jerome and Tryphon.
From there, head to the Riva degli Schiavoni waterfront, taking in the sights and then taking a water bus to San Giorgio Maggiore Island, where you can visit another beautiful and historic church. Climb to the top of the churchβs clock tower for a stunning view of the city.
San Giorgio !
If you get hungry, visit one of the eateries on the Zattere waterfront while and enjoy the view as the leisurely boat traffic passes by.
Close to Zattere is one of the most famous museums of Venice, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. There you can find works by famous European artists including Picasso and Matisse.
After relaxing on the canal banks, book a boat tour on the Grand Canal. Sit back and enjoy as some of the worldβs most famous landmarks glide past you.
At night, explore some non-tourist destinations to see what modern Venice has to offer. The locals can help your find interesting bars and restaurants where you can sample more of the cityβs amazing food and wine.
After dinner, make one last stop at the church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, whose polychrome marble exterior will take your breath away.
When you go back to your hotel, youβll have earned a yearβs worth of memories in just one busy but unforgettable day!