Weird Things To Do In Venice - Venice, Italy Travel Guide

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1. 1:32

   Calle Varisco

   🏢 Landmark · Cannaregio

   Barely appears on maps and was completely empty even in daytime; avoid touching the canal water at the far end.

2. 6:39

   Libreria Acqua Alta

   🛍️ Shopping · Castello

   Gets packed, and there is a queue for the book-staircase photo spot at the back of the shop.

3. 10:07

   Rialto Bridge

   🏢 Landmark · San Polo

   Go in the morning; midday crowds make photos nearly impossible and pickpockets work the bridge.

4. 10:07

   Grand Canal

   🏢 Landmark · Venice · brief mention

5. 12:47

   St. Mark's Basilica

   ⛩️ Temple · San Marco

   Ticketed entry; photos and filming may be restricted inside, and some areas were under restoration.

6. 13:22

   St. Mark's Campanile

   🏢 Landmark · San Marco

   The viewing level is called the highest point in Venice at 323 ft and has a plaque dedicated to Galileo.

7. 14:22

   Bridge of Sighs

   🏛️ Historic site · San Marco

   Best seen from the bridge looking down the canal; the opposite side shows the lagoon view the prisoners would have had.

8. 16:35

   Column of Grace

   🏛️ Historic site · San Marco

   Has no signs and is skipped by tour groups; visitors try the near-impossible challenge themselves.

9. 17:18

   Doge's Palace

   🏰 Palace · San Marco · brief mention

10. 21:44

    San Zaccaria Church

    ⛩️ Temple · Castello

    Reaching the crypt requires the small museum admission (around €3); the floor is wet and slippery, with a low ceiling.

11. 26:38

    Palazzo Dario

    🏰 Palace · Dorsoduro

    Closed to the public; the best view is from a water-taxi stop across the canal, since it can't be reached on foot.