Sightseeing in Venice - what to see. Complete travel guide

One of the most creative and attractive hotels in Venice, Bauer Palladio Hotel & Spa, is open on Giudecca Island. This magnificent spa hotel has quite an unusual location – it is open in …
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It’s not so simple to stand from hundreds of hotels in Venice, but Liassidi Palace has managed to do that because of its unique design. It’s a true paragon of the classy Venetian …
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Venice is internationally famous for its luxurious hotels, some of which are targeted at the most high-income travelers. In order to stay at Centurion Palace, visitors need to pay no less …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Venice and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Venice
♥ Shopping area ' Calle Larga XXII Marzo' Venice, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Salizada San Moisé' Venice, 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Calle Valaresso' Venice, 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Piazza San Marco' Venice, 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Calle Larga XXII Marzo' Venice, 0.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Salizada San Moisé' Venice, 1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Calle Valaresso' Venice, 1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Piazza San Marco' Venice, 1 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Venice
♥ Castle 'Castello di Mestre' Mestre, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Residenza Il Castello' Fivizzano, 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Fortress of Sant’Andrea' Itri, 4.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Forte di Sant’Andrea' Venezia, 4.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello di Roncade' Roncade, 21.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello di Mestre' Mestre, 0.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Residenza Il Castello' Fivizzano, 1.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Fortress of Sant’Andrea' Itri, 4.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Forte di Sant’Andrea' Venezia, 4.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castello di Roncade' Roncade, 21.4 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Venice
♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale delle Dolomiti Bellunesi' , 84.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Landscape Park 'Krajinski park Strunjan' , 100.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'The Dolomites' , 114.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale delle Dolomiti Bellunesi' , 84.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Landscape Park 'Krajinski park Strunjan' , 100.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ World Heritage Site 'The Dolomites' , 114.3 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Venice and around
♥ Art museum 'Ca Pesaro' Venice, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museo Fortuny' Venice, 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Ca Rezzonico' Venice, 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Ca d Oro' Venice, 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Gallerie dell Accademia' Venice, 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Ca Pesaro' Venice, 0.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Museo Fortuny' Venice, 0.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Ca Rezzonico' Venice, 0.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Ca d Oro' Venice, 0.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Gallerie dell Accademia' Venice, 0.8 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Venice from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Burano
From the series “The Most Magical and Picturesque Cities in the World”
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Distance from Venice center - 8.6 km.
The population of the amazing island city is about 2700 people. The miniature town is interesting not only for its architectural peculiarities, but also for its cultural traditions. From the 16th century, Burano is considered a major center of lace production. In this craft locals reached incredible heights. Many tourists visit the island city especially to buy beautiful lace fabrics in local stores, as well as to visit the Venetian Lace Museum located on its territory. …
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Venetian Arsenal
From the series “Monuments of Byzantium: the most famous buildings”
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Distance from Venice center - 1.7 km.
It was at this shipyard that the legendary ship "Galleass" was built. It is a three-masted galley of incredible size. It was used to transport heavy guns and other weapons later. The Venetian arsenal was badly damaged during the war with Napoleon. Some of its buildings were destroyed. They were never able to recover. Interesting medieval exhibits are kept in the preserved buildings today. They are connected with the shipbuilding and military past of the Republic of Venice. Some historic buildings are used for various festivals and themed events. The Venice Biennale takes place here. …
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Piombi Prison
From the series “Famous prisons of the world”
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Distance from Venice center - 1.2 km.
Casanova immediately began to make a hole in the floor of his cell. He planned to escape from the empty palace one of the holidays. Casanova was suddenly transferred to another cell when almost everything was ready to escape. Prison guards discovered a huge hole in his former cell soon after. Casanova had to bribe the guards to keep this fact from becoming public. He escaped from his new cell through a hole made in the lead roof shortly after. …
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Saudi Arabia to Open 38 Hotels in Diriyah
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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23.09.2023
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.

23.09.2023
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