Places to visit in Venice

The style that is incorporated in modelling this church represents the Roman, Venetian and Byzantine history. It’s a copy of the church of the Twelve Apostles, the museum within pays respect to the saint in the manifestations of various exhibits telling about the saint.

This is called the heart of Venice because of its location near the famous Grand Canal. The place is always abuzz with tourists as it’s surrounded by wonderful historical monuments. St Mark’s Square has always been on the political map of Venice because of its strategic location.

The St. Mark’s Square, the Grand Canal, the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge and the Gondola are some of the major attractions of Venice.

To appreciate the natural environment of Venice, it is recommended to take a break on one of the lagoon islands. The Venetian nature can be explored on a boat trip to some minor island e.g. San Francesco del Deserto, remote place where you can’t avail any public transport to drive down to. A short trip to Sant’Elena is also a wonderful suggestion to experience the greenery of Venice.

Every year the locals march from the St Mark’s Square to this basilica commemorating the feast of Lady of Good Health celebrations. The church was built in 1630 near the entrance of the Grand Canal in honour of Virgin Mary.

This is also located on Piazza San Marco and is devoted to the civic history of Venice. Named after Teodoro Correr, the Venetian aristocrat, the house showcases a collection of his paintings, seals, coins and copperplates.

The Palace is situated on the Piazza San Marco and in fact consists of many smaller ones with convoluted statues and friezes. It also has a courtyard with awesome ceiling decoration. The visitors can see affluent apartments and paintings by Veronese, Titian and Tintoretto.

The taste of Venice tours by Helair swooping across the lagoon with overwhelming views would fascinate children and adults both.

Venice is synonymous with gondolas and they can be admired while on sail or when under repair at the boatyard of the church known as squero in Venetian. Model kits of the boats are sold by the San Polo shop for children in the age group of 8-16.

It’s a huge sprawling shipping yard that stopped operations in 1800s but produced a galleon a day during its peak. At present it is open to the public for boat rides and viewing of antique sailing vessels, famous more for its historical re-enactments.

This magnificent road of the water is the most wonderful street of Venice. Surrounded by lavish architecture, you actually glide within the atmosphere with its unforgettable splendour and unparallel beauty.

The basilica was built in as early as 828 AD after taking possession of the saint’s relics from Grado and Aquelia, though it was rebuilt in 1063 by Doge Domenico Contarini. The monument symbolizes the lagoon steeps in rich Venetian history.