Every corner of Venice is enchanting and deserves a visit: the canals, the baroque architecture and the history showing on every corner make Venice a unique place.
When visiting Venice, the first stop should be Piazza San Marco home to the famous San Marco Basilica, which combines elements of Romanesque and Byzantine architecture and is one of the most unique churches in Italy, the Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale), the Correr Museum and the Campanile or Bell-Tower of St. Mark. The original Campanile built by Galileo collapsed suddenly during restoration works in 1902 and the present structure was rebuilt in 1912; the tower is the tallest building in Venice and can be climbed to enjoy the views from the top.

Piazza San Marco

Rialto, the highest district in Venice, with the picturesque fish and vegetable market and Rialto Bridge that offers a splendid view over Canal Grande. The Bridge of Sighs connecting the Doge’s prison with the inquisitor’s rooms in the main palace dates back to 1600, but its name came much later when Lord Byron helped to popularise the belief that the name was inspired by the sighs of condemmed prisoners who crossed that bridge for the last time before their execution.

The Bridge of Sighs

Take a cruise on the famous gondolas with gondoleers singing in the background or simply on one of the many vaporettos (water buses) available, which are less romantic but certainly cheaper. At the church of Frari you can admire one of Titian’s masterpieces, “The Ascension”. San Rocco School was the workshop of Tintoretto, another great Venetian painter.
Excursions to the islands of Murano, famous for the mouthblown glass, and to Burano famous for the hand made lace make a pleasant outing.