🏛️ Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square)
- Overview: Venice’s main public square, surrounded by iconic landmarks.
- Address: Piazza San Marco, 30124 Venice, Italy
- How to Get There: Vaporetto lines 1 or 2 to “San Marco” stop.
- Highlights: St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Campanile, and historic cafés.
- Price: Free to enter the square.
⛪ St. Mark’s Basilica (Basilica di San Marco)
- Overview: A stunning cathedral known for its Byzantine architecture and golden mosaics.
- Address: Piazza San Marco, 328, 30124 Venice, Italy
- How to Get There: Vaporetto lines 1 or 2 to “San Marco” stop.
- Highlights: Golden mosaics, Pala d’Oro altarpiece, and the Museum-Loggia dei Cavalli.
- Price: €3 for basic entry; additional fees for specific areas.
🏰 Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale)
- Overview: A Gothic masterpiece that served as the residence of the Doge and the seat of Venetian government.
- Address: Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice, Italy
- How to Get There: Vaporetto lines 1 or 2 to “San Marco” stop.
- Highlights: Grand Council Chamber, Bridge of Sighs, and prison cells.
- Price: €30 for standard admission.
🌉 Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto)
- Overview: The oldest and most iconic bridge spanning the Grand Canal.
- Address: Sestiere San Polo, 30125 Venice, Italy
- How to Get There: Vaporetto lines 1 or 2 to “Rialto” stop.
- Highlights: Stone arch design, nearby market, and panoramic views.
- Price: Free to cross.
🚤 Grand Canal (Canal Grande)
- Overview: Venice’s main waterway, lined with historic buildings.
- Address: Runs through the city, no specific address.
- How to Get There: Accessible via Vaporetto lines 1 and 2.
- Highlights: Palaces, churches, and vibrant city life along the canal.
- Price: Free to view; Vaporetto ride costs around €9.50.
🖼️ Peggy Guggenheim Collection
- Overview: A modern art museum housed in Peggy Guggenheim’s former home.
- Address: Dorsoduro 701, 30123 Venice, Italy
- How to Get There: Vaporetto lines 1 or 2 to “Accademia” or “Salute” stops.
- Highlights: Works by Pollock, Picasso, and Dalí; sculpture garden.
- Price: €16 for adults.
🌀 Scala Contarini del Bovolo
- Overview: A unique spiral staircase offering panoramic views.
- Address: Calle della Vida, 4299, 30124 Venice, Italy
- How to Get There: Short walk from Rialto or San Marco areas.
- Highlights: Architectural marvel and city vistas.
- Price: €8 for adults.
✡️ Jewish Ghetto of Venice
- Overview: The historic Jewish quarter established in 1516.
- Address: Campo del Ghetto Nuovo, 30121 Venice, Italy
- How to Get There: Vaporetto line 1 to “Guglie” stop.
- Highlights: Synagogues, Jewish Museum, and cultural heritage.
- Price: Free to explore; museum entry fees apply.
📚 Libreria Acqua Alta
- Overview: A whimsical bookstore with books stored in bathtubs and gondolas.
- Address: Calle Longa Santa Maria Formosa, 5176b, 30122 Venice, Italy
- How to Get There: Short walk from Piazza San Marco.
- Highlights: Unique book displays and charming ambiance.
- Price: Free entry.
🏝️ Murano Island
- Overview: Renowned for its glassmaking tradition.
- Address: Murano, Venice, Italy
- How to Get There: Vaporetto lines 4.1 or 4.2 from “Fondamente Nove” stop.
- Highlights: Glass factories, Museo del Vetro, and artisan shops.
- Price: Vaporetto fare applies; museum entry fees vary.
🎨 Burano Island
- Overview: Famous for its brightly colored houses and lace-making.
- Address: Burano, Venice, Italy
- How to Get There: Vaporetto line 12 from “Fondamente Nove” stop.
- Highlights: Vibrant streets, lace shops, and seafood restaurants.
- Price: Vaporetto fare applies.
🏛️ Torcello Island
- Overview: A tranquil island with ancient churches and sparse population.
- Address: Torcello, Venice, Italy
- How to Get There: Vaporetto line 12 to Burano, then line 9 to Torcello.
- Highlights: Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and Byzantine mosaics.
- Price: Vaporetto fare applies; cathedral entry fees vary.
🌳 Giardini della Biennale
- Overview: Gardens hosting the Venice Biennale art exhibitions.
- Address: Sestiere Castello, 30122 Venice, Italy
- How to Get There: Vaporetto lines 1, 4.1, or 5.1 to “Giardini” stop.
- Highlights: National pavilions and contemporary art displays.
- Price: Free to enter gardens; exhibition fees vary.
🌲 Parco delle Rimembranze (Sant’Elena)
- Overview: A peaceful park dedicated to fallen soldiers.
- Address: Viale IV Novembre, 30132 Venice, Italy
- How to Get There: Vaporetto lines 1 or 4.1 to “Sant’Elena” stop.
- Highlights: Green spaces, playgrounds, and memorials.
- Price: Free entry.
🌅 Fondamenta Zattere
- Overview: A scenic promenade along the Giudecca Canal.
- Address: Dorsoduro district, Venice, Italy
- How to Get There: Vaporetto to “Zattere” stop.
- Highlights: Waterfront views, cafés, and relaxed atmosphere.
- Price: Free to stroll.
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