The Venezia Province holds an artistic and cultural heritage like few other areas in the world, its lagoon has been the cradle of local civilization and its coastline offers renowned seaside resorts. This province, rich in resources, hides elegant villas and pretty villages, even if the most precious and brilliant stone is represented by the island of Venezia, an island which has a beautiful fish shape which protect the most beautiful, romantic and mysterious city in the world.
It’s built on a series of marshy islets. Unfortunately it is subject to the tides of the Adriatic Sea and frequent floods but continues to survive in spite of all the predictions. Plan your holidays in Venezia, our tips and suggestive photographs will help you to take the right path for your trip.
The Contarini da Bovolo Palace is an elegant 15th century building, hidden among the alleys and calli of the San Marco district, a few steps from the Grand canal. Built by the Contarini family, also called “the philosophers”, it stands out above all for its external spiral or spiral staircase, which is considered the most …
The elegant and sumptuous San Giorgio Maggiore Basilica is located on the small island of San Giorgio Maggiore, not far from the peaceful Giudecca island. It overlooks the large San Marco Basin, once an inhospitable place, today it has turned into an unparalleled wonder, which the whole world sends us. A place surrounded by magnificent …
The Great Theater La Fenice is located west of San Marco Square, in a labyrinth of alleyways and fields to be explored, where you can find quaint shops, Italian high fashion shops and several excellent restaurants. At the center of the district we find Campo San Fantin, which overlooks the Renaissance church of the same …
The Clock Tower is a Renaissance building located on the north side of San Marco square above the vaulted passage leading to the Mercerie, a tangle of narrow and noisy alleys, full of small shops and boutiques. It is one of the most characteristic and curious buildings of the San Marco district, built between 1496 …
The Ducale Palace was also called Palazzo Dogale in the past, as it has always been the seat of the Doge, the highest office of the Republic of Venice, located a few steps from the famous Basilica of San Marco. It is one of the symbols of all of Venezia, and above all of the …
“Unreal, fantastic, solemn, incredible from top to bottom” (this was written by Charles Dickens for San Marco Basilica). Generations of writers have searched for the right words to describe this extraordinary creation that represents a millennium of artistic genius, political power and religious faith. The San Marco Basilica has the form of a Greek cross, …
From the top of the San Marco Bell Tower you can enjoy wonderful views of the city, the lagoon and, visibility permitting, of the snow-covered Dolomites as a World Heritage Site. It is one of the symbols of Venezia, and among the most visited places in the city, with its 98 meters high, it is …
Known as “the most beautiful drawing room in Europe”, San Marco Square has been the scene of splendid religious processions, political activities, craft fairs and countless Carnival parties, but was also a witness to the saddest and bitter moments of the city. Hundreds of paintings represent the square in all its aspects and, despite everything, …
In this chapter we will show you the Venezia cities, from the surprising Portogruaro, through Noale, to the villas of the Brenta river. The chapter of the Venezia Cities brings together the most characteristic products of the area and the many wonders of the Venezia province. A land with great traditions, which preserves a rich …
In this chapter we treat the Venezia Beaches. Among fishing villages, trendy bars, typical taverns and golden sand dunes. The Veneto coast offers tourists from all over the world golden beaches, clear waters, artistic treasures, relax, entertainment and typical products for all tastes. Every wish will be satisfied, whether for a weekend or a longer …