Venice Places

Contemporary art venue at the tip of the Dorsoduro district, blending modern exhibitions with waterfront views.

Tall bell tower with striking views over St. Mark’s Square, the lagoon, and Venice’s rooftops from the top.

Sandy barrier island with beaches, seaside promenades, and a relaxed contrast to Venice’s canals.

Lavish 18th-century palace museum showcasing Venetian life, period interiors, and Rococo art.

Gilded Gothic palace on the Grand Canal, now a fine arts museum with elegant interiors and notable collections.

Renowned for Tintoretto’s dramatic cycle of paintings that cover its halls — a masterpiece of Venetian religious art.

Quiet, historic island with ancient basilicas, sparse population, and a peaceful step back into early Venetian life.

Charming island of brightly painted houses and lace-making tradition — a photographer’s delight with relaxed canals.

Famous glassmaking island where artisans demonstrate centuries-old techniques and shops sell vibrant glassware.

Striking church on its own island, famed for Palladian design and panoramic views from its campanile.

Renaissance palazzo turned museum, notable for classical architecture, sculptures, and refined period rooms.

Historic opera house renowned for grand productions, ornate interiors, and a resilient history of rebirth after fires.

Home to Venice’s finest pre-19th-century paintings, featuring Venetian masters from Bellini to Titian and Tintoretto.

Modern art museum in a riverside palazzo, showcasing major 20th-century works and an intimate sculpture garden.

Enclosed white limestone bridge linking the Doge’s Palace to the prison — famed for its romantic and tragic lore.

Venice’s main waterway, a scenic boulevard of palaces and bridges best explored by vaporetto or gondola.

Iconic stone arch crossing the Grand Canal, lined with shops and offering classic views of Venice’s waterway life.

Lavish Gothic palace and former seat of Venetian power, with grand halls, artwork, and secretive prison passages.

A dazzling Byzantine-Gothic cathedral famed for gold mosaics, ornate domes, and Venetian ceremonial history.

Venice’s vibrant central square, framed by historic landmarks, cafes, and lively events — the city's social and architectural heart.