No place is like Venice in the world. Its narrow alley streets and water canals, its bridges and impressive squares make it really unique!
1) Piazza San Marco, St Mark's Square: Piazza San Marco (St Mark's Square) is the principal square of Venice, Italy. It is one of the few beautiful spots in Europe where you can hear yourself speak without being overpowered by the sounds of motorized city traffic. The district of San Marco is pretty much a labyrinth of narrow alleyways and canals.The Piazza originated in the 9th century as a small area in front of the original St Mark's Basilica. It was enlarged to its present form in 1177.
In the evening St. Marco square takes on a different atmosphere, with cafes orchestras that fill the night air with Jazz/Classical music. Go get a chair, have a cocktail and enjoy the great unique atmosphere that surrounds you. It's also a popular meeting point for locals and host many of Venice's festivals. A great popular place in Italy today.
The Piazza you see today was paved in the late 13th century with bricks laid in a herringbone pattern. It is believed the light-colored stones were probably used setting up market stalls and organizing frequent ceremonial processions.
2) Rialto Bridge, Grand Canal: The first bridge crossing the Grand Canal was a pontoon bridge built in 1181 by Nicol? Barattieri. It was called the Ponte della Moneta before being replaced three more times until the final model we see today hence the name "Rialto Bridge". The Rialto Bridge in Venice was the only of its kind (made of limestone) to cross the Grand Canal, which lead to the birth of the Rialto market. It was designed by Antonio da Ponte, and finally completed in 1591.
It became one of the main centres for trade in the city. The bridge has beaten all odds and has become one of the architectural icons of Venice. In this location, at sunset each day, many gather here to take in the sight of Venice as the sun disappears down into the far distance. It is also a perfect location for admiring the gondoliers as they make their way slowly down the Grand Canal. It is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful sites in the world.
3) Castello Area, Biennial Gardens: One of the largest of the six districts of Venice and among the oldest areas of Venice. This neighbourhood grew up from the 13th century around a naval dockyard. It was changed by Napoleon into what is now the Biennial Gardens, and still more recently the island of Sant'Elena has been created along with other parts of land drained at other areas of the quarter.
It's full of fascinating things to see. One in particular is Venice's Arsenal Naval History museum (Museo Storico Navale) and the former military shipyard of the Republic at Arsenal. In its glory days, was the core of the city's prosperous shipping industry. Visit the Public Gardens, the largest of their kind in Venice.
4) Accademia Area, Museum Gallery: The Accademia area is situated on the south bank of the Grand Canal, it gives its name to one of the three bridges that crosses the canal, the (Ponte dell'Accademia). The Accademia is best known for its museum gallery of pre-1800s art, famous architects, art paintings and sculptures in Venice, Italy.
It is believed that Venice's most respected ancient artists studied here, thus attracting other finest artists in Italy to study in this area. The Galleria dell'Accademia contains masterpieces of Venetian paintings and history.
5) Cannaregio Area, First Jewish Ghetto in Venice: The Cannaregio district of Venice is still inhabited largely by Venetians. It's the northernmost of the six areas of Venice and the second largest in terms of inhabitants, about 20 thousands people. Canneregio was the main route into the city until the construction of a railway to the mainland, which gave the district its name.
Development began in the 11th century when the area was drained and parallel canals were dredged. Here is the amazing church of Madonna dell'Orto, Palace of Ca' d'Oro and Tintoretto's masterpieces. The description of the first Jewish ghetto in the history is introduced here by the Ghetto's Jewish Museum (Museo Ebraico). Many restaurants offer some of the best cuisine in Venice at cheap prices.
6) Santa Croce Area, Piazzale Roma: Santa Croce is home to Venice's central bus station and car parks, around which is the only area of the city in which cars can travel, called "Terra Firma". The area was once part of the Luprio swamp, but slowly claiming land. It is the area most affected by the opening of the Lagoon Road 1933 due its steady grounds. It's an extension of San Polo and lies on the opposite side of the Grand Canal towards the main railway station of Venice, Piazzale Roma.
A location where you can soak up the authentic Venetian neighbourhood atmosphere and still close to the city's main attractions. It's a very pleasant area to take an evening stroll! Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio is a lively square full of people and music where sometimes couples can dance.
7) Giudecca Island, Exclusive Residential area and Beautiful Gardens: Giudecca Island was once known as the Long Thorn because of its shape. Giudecca was historically an area of big and elegant palaces with lovely gardens, gaining back its once most regarded reputation as an exclusive residential area. It is known for its long dock and its churches, including Il Redentore.
The Island offers some of the most stunning views of the mainland stretching across the 300 meters wide Giudecca Canal where the sun gorgeously sets. The celebration of "Festival of Redeemer" (the end of the plague in 1526), takes place every 3rd weekend of July every year, the Venetians gather a bridge of boats across the Giudecca canal with a display of fireworks. This spectacular sight can be seen from every corner in Venice.
1) Piazza San Marco, St Mark's Square: Piazza San Marco (St Mark's Square) is the principal square of Venice, Italy. It is one of the few beautiful spots in Europe where you can hear yourself speak without being overpowered by the sounds of motorized city traffic. The district of San Marco is pretty much a labyrinth of narrow alleyways and canals.The Piazza originated in the 9th century as a small area in front of the original St Mark's Basilica. It was enlarged to its present form in 1177.
In the evening St. Marco square takes on a different atmosphere, with cafes orchestras that fill the night air with Jazz/Classical music. Go get a chair, have a cocktail and enjoy the great unique atmosphere that surrounds you. It's also a popular meeting point for locals and host many of Venice's festivals. A great popular place in Italy today.
The Piazza you see today was paved in the late 13th century with bricks laid in a herringbone pattern. It is believed the light-colored stones were probably used setting up market stalls and organizing frequent ceremonial processions.
2) Rialto Bridge, Grand Canal: The first bridge crossing the Grand Canal was a pontoon bridge built in 1181 by Nicol? Barattieri. It was called the Ponte della Moneta before being replaced three more times until the final model we see today hence the name "Rialto Bridge". The Rialto Bridge in Venice was the only of its kind (made of limestone) to cross the Grand Canal, which lead to the birth of the Rialto market. It was designed by Antonio da Ponte, and finally completed in 1591.
It became one of the main centres for trade in the city. The bridge has beaten all odds and has become one of the architectural icons of Venice. In this location, at sunset each day, many gather here to take in the sight of Venice as the sun disappears down into the far distance. It is also a perfect location for admiring the gondoliers as they make their way slowly down the Grand Canal. It is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful sites in the world.
3) Castello Area, Biennial Gardens: One of the largest of the six districts of Venice and among the oldest areas of Venice. This neighbourhood grew up from the 13th century around a naval dockyard. It was changed by Napoleon into what is now the Biennial Gardens, and still more recently the island of Sant'Elena has been created along with other parts of land drained at other areas of the quarter.
It's full of fascinating things to see. One in particular is Venice's Arsenal Naval History museum (Museo Storico Navale) and the former military shipyard of the Republic at Arsenal. In its glory days, was the core of the city's prosperous shipping industry. Visit the Public Gardens, the largest of their kind in Venice.
4) Accademia Area, Museum Gallery: The Accademia area is situated on the south bank of the Grand Canal, it gives its name to one of the three bridges that crosses the canal, the (Ponte dell'Accademia). The Accademia is best known for its museum gallery of pre-1800s art, famous architects, art paintings and sculptures in Venice, Italy.
It is believed that Venice's most respected ancient artists studied here, thus attracting other finest artists in Italy to study in this area. The Galleria dell'Accademia contains masterpieces of Venetian paintings and history.
5) Cannaregio Area, First Jewish Ghetto in Venice: The Cannaregio district of Venice is still inhabited largely by Venetians. It's the northernmost of the six areas of Venice and the second largest in terms of inhabitants, about 20 thousands people. Canneregio was the main route into the city until the construction of a railway to the mainland, which gave the district its name.
Development began in the 11th century when the area was drained and parallel canals were dredged. Here is the amazing church of Madonna dell'Orto, Palace of Ca' d'Oro and Tintoretto's masterpieces. The description of the first Jewish ghetto in the history is introduced here by the Ghetto's Jewish Museum (Museo Ebraico). Many restaurants offer some of the best cuisine in Venice at cheap prices.
6) Santa Croce Area, Piazzale Roma: Santa Croce is home to Venice's central bus station and car parks, around which is the only area of the city in which cars can travel, called "Terra Firma". The area was once part of the Luprio swamp, but slowly claiming land. It is the area most affected by the opening of the Lagoon Road 1933 due its steady grounds. It's an extension of San Polo and lies on the opposite side of the Grand Canal towards the main railway station of Venice, Piazzale Roma.
A location where you can soak up the authentic Venetian neighbourhood atmosphere and still close to the city's main attractions. It's a very pleasant area to take an evening stroll! Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio is a lively square full of people and music where sometimes couples can dance.
7) Giudecca Island, Exclusive Residential area and Beautiful Gardens: Giudecca Island was once known as the Long Thorn because of its shape. Giudecca was historically an area of big and elegant palaces with lovely gardens, gaining back its once most regarded reputation as an exclusive residential area. It is known for its long dock and its churches, including Il Redentore.
The Island offers some of the most stunning views of the mainland stretching across the 300 meters wide Giudecca Canal where the sun gorgeously sets. The celebration of "Festival of Redeemer" (the end of the plague in 1526), takes place every 3rd weekend of July every year, the Venetians gather a bridge of boats across the Giudecca canal with a display of fireworks. This spectacular sight can be seen from every corner in Venice.
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