Blending the architectural styles of East and West, Venice's magnificent basilica was consecrated in 832 AD as an ecclesiastical building to house the remains of St. Mark.
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#1 of 172 attractions in Venice
Attraction type: Historic site; Landmark/point of interest; Religious site; Architectural building; Art gallery
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- Jun 12, 2008 "Best in Europe"
- May 9, 2008 "It just GLOWS inside, with every surface bathed in gold!"
- Feb 27, 2008 "Wow, historical and what a monument"
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#2 of 172 attractions in Venice
The most impressive secular building in Venice, this palace served as the senate house, administrative center, hall of justice, public archive and prison up until the fall of the Venetian Republic in 1797.
Attraction type: Castle; Landmark/point of interest; Architectural building; Historic home; Historic site; Museum; Art gallery
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- Jun 2, 2008 "A peak into Venetian government"
- May 16, 2008 "The quintessential Venice museum"
- Nov 22, 2007 "Interesting place"
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#3 of 172 attractions in Venice
Originally built in the mid-13th century, Santa Maria dei Frari (St. Mary of the Friars) houses many masterpieces of Venetian Renaissance art, notably Giovanni Bellini's triptych "Madonna and Child with Saints," and the "Pesaro Madonna" by Titian, who is buried in the church.
Attraction type: Religious site; Landmark/point of interest; Historic site
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- Mar 29, 2008 "Breathtaking"
- Dec 4, 2007 "Worth a visit"
- Jun 21, 2007 "A lovely treat"
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#4 of 172 attractions in Venice
Attraction type: Neighborhood; Historic site; History museum; Museum; Art gallery; Natural history museum
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- Apr 15, 2008 "my favorite place in Venice"
- Sep 1, 2006 "must see"
- Jul 2, 2005 "Hidden Treasure"
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#5 of 172 attractions in Venice
Venice's main water thoroughfare, lined with great Renaissance palaces, is a colorful and busy spectacle of gondolas and vaporetti.
Attraction type: Waterway
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- Mar 18, 2007 "This is Venice"
- Sep 27, 2006 "Grand Canal at Night"
- Sep 1, 2006 "travel on the Grand Canal"
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#6 of 172 attractions in Venice
Here you will find some of the beautiful works from the painter Tintoretto.
Attraction type: Art gallery; Educational site; Historic home; Historic site; Religious site
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- Feb 22, 2008 "Rivals Rome's Sistine Chapel"
- Mar 18, 2007 "beautiful"
- Sep 23, 2006 "Go, go, go!!"
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#7 of 172 attractions in Venice
In 1473, the Senate in Venice ordered the building of the Arsenale Nuovissino, in order to have a safe shed to store weapons and boats that would always be available in case of war.
Attraction type: Historic site; Landmark/point of interest
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- Jul 10, 2008 "How to see inside"
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#8 of 172 attractions in Venice
Undoubtedly the most photographed and famous plaza in Europe, St. Mark's is in the heart of the city, surrounded by chic sidewalk cafes and boutiques.
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza; Landmark/point of interest
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- May 9, 2008 "I'm a germ freak - still paid €1 for birdseed and had some fun!"
- Jan 17, 2008 "Lovely"
- Oct 16, 2007 "Should probably walk through it.."
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#9 of 172 attractions in Venice
This monumental marble mansion of the Grassi family on the Grand Canal, is now a world renowned art and history museum with a 600-seat garden theatre.
Attraction type: Art museum; History museum; Garden
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- Mar 18, 2007 "Excellent presentation of Picasso's work"
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#10 of 172 attractions in Venice
Attraction type: Island
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- Jul 5, 2008 "Amazing!"
- Oct 16, 2007 "Magical"
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#11 of 172 attractions in Venice
Originally built as a lighthouse to assist navigation in the lagoon, visitors can be whisked by elevator to the top of St. Mark's Campanile or bell tower to savor incredible views of Venice, the lagoon and the Alps in the distance.
Attraction type: Architectural building; Landmark/point of interest; Observation deck/tower; Historic site
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- Aug 27, 2007 "Great views but at a price"
- Jul 20, 2007 "Great views"
- Jul 2, 2005 "Great Views"
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#12 of 172 attractions in Venice
Known for its brightly colored houses & for its lace, Burano is a treat for the senses.
Attraction type: Neighborhood; Specialty shop; Historic walking area; Island; Historic home
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- Apr 15, 2008 "Visit Burano while in Venice"
- Apr 9, 2008 "Colourful and quaint!"
- Jul 13, 2007 "Away from the Venetian crowds"
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#13 of 172 attractions in Venice
A welcome break from the mixture of traditionally hugely ornate and Byzantine style of Venetian heritage is afforded by the Peggy Guggenheim collection. If one has become overloaded by the worthy...
Attraction type: Art museum; Landmark/point of interest; Historic home
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- Jun 30, 2008 "Wonderful -- Don't Miss It"
- Apr 28, 2008 "Peggy Guggenheim Collection"
- Jan 1, 2008 "Worth a visit but unfriendly staff"
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#14 of 172 attractions in Venice
Attraction type: Historic site; Religious site; Lookout
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- Dec 4, 2007 "Unique location"
- Sep 11, 2006 "Hors de San Marco avec vue sur San Marco."
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#15 of 172 attractions in Venice
The city's most important and prestigious art gallery features an impressive collection of Venetian paintings and works by such artists as Bellini, Titian and Mantegna.
Attraction type: Art museum; Movie theater
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- Jun 4, 2007 "Fantastic Museum But Pace Yourself"
- May 11, 2003 "Loved it"
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#16 of 172 attractions in Venice
Visiting La Fenice Theatre is a unique experience to discover another way to live the Theatre. The tour among the plasters and the golds of the prestigious halls allows to discover the grounds and...
Attraction type: Theater; Opera
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- Apr 27, 2007 "Fantastic Opera Experience!"
- Jan 22, 2007 "Booking through Divento"
- Jun 28, 2006 "Beware of rear seats in boxes"
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#17 of 172 attractions in Venice
Attraction type: Architectural building; Castle; Art museum
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- Dec 4, 2007 "Beautiful Building"
- Jun 19, 2007 "Romantic & Nice"
- May 28, 2007 "Das Schönste, was Venezia zu bitten hat!"
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#18 of 172 attractions in Venice
A popular piazza in Venice's Dorsoduro district.
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza
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- May 26, 2008 "The Best Pizza in Venice- perhaps the world"
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#19 of 172 attractions in Venice
Immerse yourself in Venice's Age of Decadence with a visit to this lavish palace of the Venetian aristocracy Rezzonico, which houses an unsurpassed collection of eighteenth-century Venetian art.
Attraction type: History museum; Historic home; Historic site; Landmark/point of interest; Castle; Museum
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- Dec 12, 2007 "Splendid!"
- Mar 18, 2007 "Iffy"
- Jan 27, 2006 "You must visit this wonderful museum"
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#20 of 172 attractions in Venice
Attraction type: Shop; Street; Neighborhood
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- Dec 26, 2007 "Dorsoduro, peaceful in Venice"
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