Venice

Piazza San Marco, also known as Saint Mark's Square, is the largest and one of the most important tourist attractions of Venice. Being the widest swath of flat, open land in the water-bound city, the square has long been a popular destination for visitors to enjoy the true essence of Venice. Since the earlier Republic days, life has revolved around this piazza; then it was a market, as well as the center of social, religious and political life. Being of the finest squares in the world, Piazza San Marco is certainly Venice's prime attraction. The square is surrounded by the stately arcades of public buildings on three sides and on the fourth, by Basilica di San Marco's riot of domes, arches, and the soaring St. Mark's campanile. It is 180 m long and 70 m wide and is the only “piazza” in Venice, and the remaining squares are called “piazzales” or “campos”. The Piazza has been developed over a long period of time and under the leadership of many strong personalities, it started around 800 and the construction and reconstruction continued till the time of Napoleon and later. The great Napoleon marked this square as “the drawing room of Europe" for its incredible artworks. The Square was named after the unusual and stunning Basilica of St Mark that dominates the east end of the square. The slender Campanile di San Marco, the Basilica's bell tower, and the number of museums are the attraction for the visitors. The lines waiting to enter the basilica, always crowded piazza, ringing bells from the clock tower, fascinating waterline, all make the square the most popular attraction in Venice.

Doge’s Palace is one of the most ancient constructions we find in Venice, Italy. Located in the centre of the city, in Piazza San Marco, it is a remarkable masterpiece of engineering and architecture. This beautiful palace makes us think about how the man could create such mesmerizing structures without having any technology in that era. It is an impressive structure and an epitome of Venetian Gothic architecture, reflecting the local variant architectural style. Dating back to the 14th century, the palace used to be the residence of the Doge of Venice and was extended and modified for further centuries. The Palace consists of Doge's apartments, institutional offices, and judicial chambers with courts of law, administrative offices, prisons, and their layers of building elements and ornamentation. It was the heart of the political existence and local administration of the Venetian Republic. The Chamber of Great Council, in the Doge’s Palace, held all the political meetings of the most important republic body, the Great Council. Also known as The Chamber of The Council of Ten, this chamber is one of the largest rooms in Europe, having a size of 53 meters by 25 meters. In the boundary of this grand complex, there are other exciting rooms like the Scrigno Room, where they kept a Silver book that used to contain the names of all noble caste families. Discover the soul of Venice, behold stunning picturesque and experience the monumental history of Doge’s Palace.

Rialto Bridge or The Lover's Bridge is the oldest bridge spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. It is at the heart of the city of Venice and is considered an authentic dignity and ecstasy of the city. Built at the end of 16th century of the Renaissance period by Antonio da Ponte, the bridge is a magnificent one stone-arch that connects districts of San Marco and San Polo. On both the sides of this bridge are jam-packed shops and stalls that make up for the Rialto market. You can shop for some knick-knacks and souvenirs from them. It is quite crowded here but is worth climbing up the stairs and clicking some photographs for unforgettable memories. Especially during the sunset, you can get to see some amazing scenes of the boats and gondolas sauntering through the canal while you stand on the bridge. For a romantic experience, you can go for a gondola ride itself and click photos with the bridge as the background. You can also sit at the nearby restaurants lined on the streets and get a spectacular view of the bridge from an appropriate distance. As a top tourist place in Venice, Rialto bridge is included in most of the tours to Venice. The best time to visit here is Mid-Spring, that is, the first half of May or Last Week of September. One can also visit during Easter to enjoy the famous Carnival and Candlelit Parade of Boats along with Street Concerts and Performances.

The Basilica Di San Marco is said to house the remains of the Venetian saint, St. Mark. A Patriarchal Cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice, it is also known as St Mark's Basilica. It was erected next to Palazzo Ducale by the Doge - one of the most popular leaders of Venice, in 828.This splendid Cathedral built in Italo-Byzantine and Gothic style is known for its remarkable multitude of domes and over 8,000 meter square of luminous mosaics and ornamentation.Take a private or a group tour of the magnificent Basilica which houses some of the most precious artworks and relics in Venice. Or attend the Mass for that feeling of tranquillity and serenity, it comes with no entrance fees. However, reserving a spot for the Mass is recommended.The St. Mark's Basilica is located within St. Mark's square, one of Venice's oldest and most prominent locations and is confined by the Grand Canal in the north. Therefore, the Basilica is also in proximity to Venice's other significant attractions like The Campanile di San Marco, The Bridge of Sighs, Pala d'Oro and Doge's Palace.Furthermore, taking a tour of all the major sites within and around the Basilica complex amplifies the experience even more. If you are a history buff or an art enthusiast, you are sure to have a blast visiting the museums within the Doge's Palace or the Bridge of Sighs.Additionally, you cannot miss the panoramic views of the city and St. Mark’s from the top of the famous Bell Tower. Apart from this, another must-do activity is to take a gondola ride in the Canale Grande to get to the St. Mark's Basilica.

Teatro La Fenice is one of the most popular destinations in Venice, Italy. Indeed, it is an opera house that attracts thousands of theater fans every year. Because of its immense importance in the history of the country’s theater in general, and the history of the opera overall, Teatro La Fenice is a landmark attraction in Italy. In the 1900s, Tearto La Fenice was one of the most well renowned opera theaters in the world. In fact, the four biggest composers of the bel canto era had their opera premiered here, that is, Verdi, Bellini, Donizetti, and Rossini. The name of the opera theater is related closely to its history.  The theater was initially closed down due to a dispute over the ownership of the land on which it is built. But once the noble Veneers reclaimed the land, they rebuilt a more lavish and majestic opera house than the one that stood there before. The name of the opera still stands as a testament to its resilience and its ability to rise from its own ashes. The theater was burned down three times over the course of history, but to this day, it stands tall and proud. The first fire happened in 1774, the second in 1836, and the last one in 1996. After the 1996 fire, the theater was rebuilt again and opened in November 2004. To commemorate this occasion, Italians and Europeans started the tradition of the Venice New Year’s Concert that is now held annually.

Though it took nearly a hundred years to get in shape, Santa Maria Gloriosa Dei Frari is indeed the most impressive church and one of the valued Venice Tourist Places. The exterior of the church is extremely plain and yet tasteful, which contrasts with the super majestic interiors it possesses. The church is built in Italian Gothic architecture style with a life-size facade on its outer. In fact, the insides of the church are also unique with a large central nave, double aisles and seven apsidal chapels. Unlike the Italian design of the outsides, the insides of the church possess Franciscan-Gothic Style which came into existence while its re-modelling.Location: San Polo, 3072, 30125 Venezia VE, ItalyEntry Fee (Only if applicable): €3Timings (Only If any): 07:30 AM to 07:00 PM from Monday to Saturday and 08:30 AM to 07:00 PM on Sundays.Fact: There is a tomb inside the church dedicated to Antonio Canova as well as some paintings by some renowned artists too.

Cuddled between two ancient Venetian synagogues, Jewish Museum was established in 1953 by the Jewish Community of Venice and ever since is counted among the valuable Places to visit in Venice. The museum has very rich artefacts to be displayed for the public like precious objects, vital examples of goldsmith and textile from the era between the 16th and 19th century. Besides this, you would also spot a wide selection of ancient books and manuscripts related to the Jewish community. Moreover, the museum is divided into two areas out of which the first houses the artefacts related to the Jewish festivals and other objects which helped in liturgy and the second displays the rich collection of valuable textile.Location: Campo di Ghetto Nuovo, 2902/b, 30121 Venezia VE, ItalyEntry Fee (Only if applicable): 8 eurosTimings (Only If any): 10:00 AM to 07:00 PM on all days of the week except Saturday.Fact: All the artefacts are displayed in a way to enhance the experience of the visitors and make it turn into an educational tour.