14 places · Italy
village
A fishing island of brightly painted houses, known for its lace.
The island of glassmakers, with workshops, a glass museum and canal-side shops.
A quiet island with a Byzantine cathedral and mosaics, once more populous than Venice itself.
palace
The Gothic palace that housed the government of the Venetian Republic, linked to the old prison by the Bridge of Sighs.
museum
The leading museum of Venetian painting, from the 14th to the 18th century.
A modern art museum in the unfinished palace on the Grand Canal where Peggy Guggenheim lived.
waterway
The main waterway of Venice, lined with palaces; the public vaporetto is the cheapest way to see it.
neighborhood
A long barrier island with sandy beaches, Art Nouveau villas and quiet streets, a short ferry ride from the centre.
The world's first ghetto, now a quiet corner of Cannaregio with synagogues and a museum.
square
The grand square at the heart of Venice, framed by the basilica, the bell tower and arcaded cafés.
bridge
The oldest bridge across the Grand Canal, lined with small shops.
market
The historic fish and produce market beside the Rialto Bridge.
religious_site
A Baroque domed church at the mouth of the Grand Canal.
A Byzantine-style basilica covered in gold mosaics, the cathedral of Venice.
