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What to do in Venice
17 vlogs from 16 channels mention 94 places in Venice; 9 of them appear in at least half of the vlogs. Places are ranked by how often the vlogs mention them. Press the play button on any place to watch that exact moment.
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94 places · most mentioned first
St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)
One of the world's great squares, surrounded by some of Venice's finest architecture; crowded by day and calmest early in the morning.
4:25· the tour guyin 15 vlogsSt. Mark's Basilica
Venice's greatest church, a treasure house of holy relics from the body of St. Mark to a lock of the Virgin Mary's hair.
12:47· grimmlifecollectivein 15 vlogsDoge's Palace
Venetian Gothic masterpiece that was the seat of the Republic's power for centuries, now a museum of Venetian achievement.
Grand Canal
Venice's main waterway, winding almost two and a half miles through the city past palazzos and churches.
4:53· Jan and Annin 13 vlogsRialto Bridge
The oldest crossing of the Grand Canal and the grand gateway to the Rialto Market, usually packed with visitors by day.
2:53· Jan and Annin 13 vlogsMurano
Lagoon island where Venice's glassmakers were relocated in the 13th century; artisans still craft delicate, colourful glass.
Bridge of Sighs
Venice's most famous bridge, an enclosed walkway from the Doge's Palace to the prison, named for the sighs of prisoners at their last view of the city.
14:22· grimmlifecollectivein 11 vlogsBurano
Tiny lagoon island famed for brightly painted houses, said to help fishermen find home in the fog.
9:18· Epic Explorations TVin 10 vlogsSt. Mark's Campanile
The bell tower of St. Mark's Square, facing the Basilica; an elevator to the top gives views over Venice's red-tiled rooftops.
13:22· grimmlifecollectivein 10 vlogsLibreria Acqua Alta
A bookshop that keeps its books in gondolas and bathtubs to protect them from high tides, creating a surreal atmosphere.
6:39· grimmlifecollectivein 7 vlogsAccademia Bridge
Bridge linking the San Marco district to the Accademia gallery, offering some of the Grand Canal's finest views.
5:23· Epic Explorations TVin 5 vlogsVenetian Ghetto
Venice's Jewish quarter dating from 1516, considered the first Jewish ghetto in Europe, with a historic square at its heart.
Rialto Market
Historic market reached via the Rialto Bridge, open Monday to Saturday mornings and known for its fishmongers and fresh seafood.
10:06· Exotic Vacationin 5 vlogsSan Marco
Venice's central district and the starting point of most visits, home to the city's grandest square and monuments.
0:54· Expediain 4 vlogsCastello
Quieter district with a waterfront promenade and sleepy canals, a place to escape the crowds.
17:10· Exotic Vacationin 4 vlogsSanta Maria della Salute
Domed church near the mouth of the Grand Canal, built in thanks to the Virgin Mary after a 17th-century plague lifted.
6:03· Epic Explorations TVin 4 vlogsSt. Mark's Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio)
Renaissance clock tower on St. Mark's Square whose display shows changing numerals.
San Giorgio Maggiore
An island church whose bell tower is a striking landmark, facing St. Mark's Square across the water.
17:55· Exotic Vacationin 4 vlogsCannaregio
District with a local vibe, full of authentic cicchetti bars and spots for a romantic canal-side dinner.
18:01· Where to Nauin 4 vlogsFondaco dei Tedeschi Rooftop Terrace
Former German merchants' headquarters by the Rialto Bridge, now a luxury department store with a rooftop terrace over the Grand Canal; free with a booked time slot.
Teatro La Fenice
Venice's famed opera house, which has risen from the ashes like its namesake phoenix.
2:08· World Wild Heartsin 3 vlogsColumns of San Marco and San Todaro
Twin columns topped by the winged lion of Venice and St. Theodore, the city's traditional gateway from the water.
2:26· Expediain 3 vlogsPeggy Guggenheim Collection
Peggy Guggenheim's former Grand Canal home, housing her renowned collection of modern art.
4:29· Expediain 3 vlogsTorcello
A quiet island in the Venetian Lagoon, visited as a day trip from Venice.
San Zaccaria Church
Church near St. Mark's Square whose crypt holds the tombs of many Doges and is permanently flooded by canal water.
21:44· grimmlifecollectivein 3 vlogsPalazzo Contarini del Bovolo
14th-century Contarini family palace known for its spiral 'bovolo' staircase, added later so the palace would stand out among the narrow alleys.
Calle Varisco
The narrowest street in Venice, only about 53 centimetres wide.
1:32· grimmlifecollectivein 3 vlogsDorsoduro
Venice's artistic district, home to many museums, picturesque canals and quieter bridges.
3:38· World Wild Heartsin 3 vlogsCa' Rezzonico
Grand Canal palazzo museum that lets visitors experience the opulence of 18th-century Venice.
4:00· Expediain 2 vlogsVenetian Arsenal
Historic shipyard complex where medieval Venice built the great ships behind its trade and naval power.
5:03· Hungry Passportin 2 vlogsCa' d'Oro
The 'Golden House' on the Grand Canal, a Gothic palace with a paper-thin, lace-like facade often called the most beautiful building in Venice.
5:33· Manuel Bravoin 2 vlogsGallerie dell'Accademia
Major art gallery across the Accademia Bridge from San Marco.
5:44· Epic Explorations TVin 2 vlogsBanco Rosso
Historic banking house in the Ghetto's main square, believed to be the world's first pawn shop.
Jewish Museum of Venice
Museum in the Venetian Ghetto covering the history of Venice's Jewish community.
1:02· Hungry Passportin 2 vlogsPalazzo Dario
Striking palace on the Grand Canal, one of the waterway's showpiece buildings.
26:38· grimmlifecollectivein 2 vlogsCantina Do Spade
One of the historic cicchetti bars near Rialto, serving inexpensive small plates of mostly seafood with traditional ombra wine.
12:09· the tour guyin 2 vlogsCaffè Florian
One of Venice's most historic cafes, dating from 1720, with views of St. Mark's Square and the Basilica and a live orchestra.
4:44· the tour guyin 2 vlogsSquero di San Trovaso
One of the oldest boatyards in Venice, where only small boats such as gondolas are built and restored.
Tintoretto's House
15th-century pink Gothic house where Tintoretto lived until his death in 1594, marked by an 1842 commemorative plaque.
Madonna dell'Orto
Gothic church founded in 1350 that holds 10 large Tintoretto paintings and the painter's tomb.
Santa Fosca
11th–12th-century Greek-cross church surrounded by a semi-octagonal portico.
Church of Santa Maria e San Donato
Veneto-Byzantine church rebuilt in 1125–1140, known for its colourful 12th-century floor mosaics.
San Polo
A district across the Rialto Bridge where crowds thin out and some of Venice's best local eateries are found.
8:38· Exotic Vacationin 2 vlogsVino Vero
A natural wine bar with a vibrant atmosphere, great music and a wide selection of local wines, with seating along the canal.
15:42· Where to Nauin 2 vlogsSuso
A popular gelateria regarded as one of the best gelato spots in Venice.
11:04· Jan and Annin 2 vlogs
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49 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.
Palazzo Grassi
Grand Canal palazzo with a bold restoration and contemporary artworks, blending Venice's past with the new.
4:12· Expedia1 vlogPalazzo Barbaro
Grand Gothic palace on the Grand Canal, built by one of Venice's wealthy families.
1:40· Hungry Passport1 vlogPortrait of the Four Tetrarchs
Porphyry sculpture from around 300 AD on St. Mark's Basilica, taken from Constantinople by the Venetians in the 13th century.
2:18· Hungry Passport1 vlogSan Francesco della Vigna
Church with an adjacent monastery built on a former vineyard.
4:56· Hungry Passport1 vlogVenice Biennale
Major international art exhibition held partly in the Arsenal's former pavilions.
5:39· Hungry Passport1 vlogNaval History Museum
Museum next to the Arsenal with a ships pavilion showing vessels built during Venice's golden era.
6:04· Hungry Passport1 vlogMurano Glass Museum
Museum on Murano dedicated to the history of Venetian glassmaking.
6:20· Hungry Passport1 vlogPunta della Dogana
Contemporary art gallery in the former customs house at the tip of Dorsoduro.
6:23· Hungry Passport1 vlogPonte dei Pugni
The Bridge of Fists, site of centuries-old fist fights between Venetian clans, where losers fell into the canal.
6:54· Hungry Passport1 vlogPonte del Paradiso
One of Venice's historic bridges with notable architecture.
7:20· Hungry Passport1 vlogSanta Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
Venice's great Franciscan church, home to Titian's Assumption of the Virgin, a Donatello statue of St. John the Baptist and a Bellini masterpiece.
13:31· the tour guy1 vlogScuola Grande di San Rocco
Called the Sistine Chapel of Venice, it holds over 50 Tintoretto paintings, ending in a grand hall of giant canvases.
13:35· the tour guy1 vlogAntico Gatoleto
A Cannaregio restaurant with outdoor seating on a quiet, beautiful square, away from the crowds.
17:23· the tour guy1 vlogEnoteca Osteria San Marco
A reliable wine bar and restaurant near St. Mark's serving Venetian comfort food.
17:40· the tour guy1 vlogRoyal Gardens (Giardini Reali)
A peaceful green space with ancient trees, flowerbeds and a view of the Venetian lagoon.
St. Mark's Museum (Museo di San Marco)
Museum inside St. Mark's Basilica holding the original bronze horses, with access to terraces overlooking St. Mark's Square.
Scuola Grande di San Marco (Ospedale Civile)
Former headquarters of a confraternity founded in 1260 that now serves as Venice's main hospital, behind a church-like facade.
Ca' Macana
Artisan workshop selling handmade Venetian carnival masks, a rarity among the many shops selling masks not made in Venice.
Constitution Bridge (Ponte della Costituzione)
One of Venice's famous Grand Canal bridges, offering great views of the canals.
3:24· World Wild Hearts1 vlogLa Zucca
A small, well-known restaurant serving traditional Venetian cuisine made with quality ingredients, with some healthy options on the menu.
5:55· Camden David1 vlogAll'Arco
A lively, standing-room cicchetti bar near the Rialto that serves mostly locals despite its touristy location.
6:36· Camden David1 vlogIl Mercante
A cocktail bar with kind staff and unique, well-made drinks, good for an after-dinner stop.
6:57· Camden David1 vlogLa Boutique del Gelato
A gelato shop serving authentic churned Italian ice cream with a dense texture.
3:54· BBC1 vlogHarry's Bar
A classic, understated Venetian bar where the Bellini of peach juice and Prosecco was invented.
5:07· BBC1 vlogRow Venice
Non-profit run by female Venetian rowers that teaches voga veneta, the standing, forward-facing rowing style used by gondoliers.
Mercerie
Venice's historic main commercial street, running from the clock tower's archway towards the Rialto.
Correr Museum
Civic museum at the far end of Piazza San Marco, opposite the basilica.
Venice Carnival
Venice's famous February festival before Lent, known for masks, costumes and masquerade balls held in historic palaces.
Campo dei Mori
Square named for the stone statues of the Mastelli brothers, three Moorish merchants set into its ancient walls.
Palazzo Mastelli
Palace on the Rio della Madonna dell'Orto with a bas-relief of a turbaned man leading a camel.
Palazzo Grimani
State museum in a Grimani family palace whose Tribuna holds over 100 ancient sculptures, lit only from above in the style of the Pantheon.
Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta (Torcello)
Founded in 639, the lagoon's oldest Byzantine basilica, with its earliest surviving mosaics, including a vast Last Judgment.
Torcello Museum
Small museum on Torcello next to the island's historic churches.
Attila's Throne
Ancient stone chair in front of Torcello's churches, probably the seat of the island's governor rather than Attila's.
Ponte del Diavolo
15th-century Devil's Bridge without railings, one of only two lagoon bridges that keep their ancient form.
Pasticceria Marchini Time
A charming local pastry café a short walk from St. Mark's Square, serving Venetian pastries and excellent coffee.
3:41· Exotic Vacation1 vlogCantina Do Mori
Open since 1462, one of Venice's oldest and most traditional wine bars, serving cicchetti at the counter.
9:30· Exotic Vacation1 vlogTrattoria Bar Pontini
A traditional Venetian trattoria in Cannaregio known for its seafood pastas and antipasti.
11:19· Exotic Vacation1 vlogIl Paradiso Perduto
A lively traditional Venetian restaurant focused on fresh seafood, with a buzzing atmosphere and an Italian-only daily menu.
13:28· Exotic Vacation1 vlogAi Promessi Sposi
A laid-back local bacaro serving a wide variety of cicchetti.
19:59· Exotic Vacation1 vlogSanta Croce
Sestiere at the 'nostrils of the fish', home to the Piazzale Roma transport hub.
Pellestrina
A long, narrow lagoon island with beaches, a summer escape from Venice's crowded historic centre.
4:18· Wolters World1 vlogPalazzo Pisani Moretta
A Gothic palace facing the Grand Canal, used as a filming location for The Tourist with Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp.
3:02· Where to Nau1 vlogRiva degli Schiavoni
A waterfront promenade lined with parked gondolas, close to St. Mark's.
4:07· Where to Nau1 vlogColumn of Grace
A column at the corner of the Doge's Palace tied to a local legend: condemned prisoners could win freedom by circling it while hugging it without falling.
