Venice

1. St. Mark’s Basilica: Built in the typical Gothic style architecture, the basilica also boasts of Byzantine, Italian Gothic, and Venetian Gothic architectures in its structure. The charming domes and walls of the building are decorated in gold mosaics, which draw the attention of visitors to its precincts. You will also find the structure decorated with more than 2000 precious gems and stones that are a sight to behold! Click here to book: St Marks Basilica Tickets

- Location: Piazza San Marco, 328, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy

2. St. Mark's Square: This is the one place in Venice city where you will get to see the beauty of Venetian architecture, spread massively on all sides of the structures. This is the largest square in Venice, beautified by the extraordinary charm of architectural uniformity surrounding the square on all three sides. The square is a common ground for locals and tourists to arrive at, have drinks, stop to chat and socialise, meaning you will find some of the best eating joints nearby. 

- Location: Piazza San Marco, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy

3. Bridge of Sighs: Get prepared to be impressed by this section of Venice City, which never fails to charm tourists, both in terms of its size and architectural magnificence. You can take a private tour to explore the Bridge of Sighs, a walk that takes you back to the historic times, making everything around you seem precious and magnificent. Also look out for the dark cells of the Prigioni, the famous prison, known for the escape of Casanova.

Location: Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice, Italy

4. Grand Canal: The Grand Canal draws its significance from historic events  that put it on course of a prominent river. The giant ‘reverse S shape’ of the canal sweeps across the heart of the city, providing a connection between the Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge. You can take a gondola ride between different points across the bridges, all the while feasting your eyes upon the Venetian Gothic and Renaissance facades decorating the buildings along the way.

- Location: Venice, Italy

5. Ponte di Rialto (Rialto Bridge) and San Polo: It is believed that at one point, this was the only bridge across the Grand Canal. Today, the marvellous stone arch provides a connecting point between two busy streets of Venice. The bridge serves as one of the favorite vantage points for tourists who love to click pictures here and watch the gondola rides passing under the bridge. You will find some of the busiest and popular food shops at this side, making it a must visit spot for tourists. On the other hand, San Polo is a neat district, famous as a meeting joint for the locals. There are a number of markets and eateries here that are frequented by tourists.

- Location: Sestiere San Polo, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

6. Scuola Grande di San Rocco: Built gracefully in white marble, this historic building has been dedicated to Saint Roch. Within the Church you will find many masterpiece paintings and artwork, including the Crucifixion. Besides this, the building is also home to many scenes from the testament, making this a wonderful place for someone who admires art and desires to revisit the works of historic artists. 

- Location: Salizada San Rocco San Polo 3052, 30125 Venice, Italy

7. Murano: Get aboard a vaporetto (Venetian waterbus) and ride across the lagoons to reach these destinations, without which your trip to Venice might be incomplete. You will come across the Palazzo Giustinian, within which is a glass museum in Murano, home to the largest and highly important collection of Venetian Glass dating back to the time of the Romans. In Murano, you must visit the church of Santi Maria e Donato, built with intricate craftsmanship and take part in a tour inside which will reveal the highly praised artwork from the 14th century. 

- Location: Municipality 1 Venezia-Murano-Burano, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

8. Peggy Guggenheim Collection: Visit this place if you are a history buff and want to take a first hand account of the art collections of heiress Peggy Guggenheim. Unlike most other museums in Venice, this one emphasizes on European and American artworks from the first half of the 20th century. The fancy white interiors of the museum are home to a number of collections from Picasso, Leger, Klee, Pollock and more artists. Outside the museum are beautiful sculpture gardens where you can take a stroll and find works of Calder and Hepworth.

- Location: Dorsoduro, 701-704, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy

9. Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari: This church is built in the Gothic style of architecture and boasts of multiple structural elements that draw visitors to its perimeter. The façade, interior walls, chapels and the campanile of the church, which is the second-highest in the city, bearing beauty to the sculptures of St. John the Baptist by Florentine and St. John the Baptist. You will also find several other important works of arts and renowned figures on display within the church. 

- Location: San Polo, 3072, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

10. Gallerie dell'Accademia (Fine Arts Museum): This museum is situated side by side to the Grand Canal and houses some of the most important collections of Venetian artwork from the 15th to 18th centuries. The gallery has collected all these artworks from many different places, including some of the royal families. The galleries have beautifully gilded ceilings, which are truly admired only when you stand under them for real. They truly inspire awe and admiration from the visitors. 

- Location: Campo della Carita, 1050, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy

11. Torcello Island: This peaceful and heavenly island is highly recommended for visitors, and is among the most popular islands in the lagoon. One of the most remarkable features of history and architecture to visit here are the Byzantine mosaics.

- Location: 30142 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

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Embarking upon Venice Tourism this holiday season? Here are the top things to do in Venice that you must not forget to explore.

1. Climb the Campanile di San Marco: It is the famous bell tower in Venice that climbs high and dominates the skyline of the city. You can get to the top via an elevator, for which you will have to purchase a ticket. Reaching the top, you will be able to get a bird’s eye view of the entire city around you. However, please note that the Campanile is closed during harsh weather conditions such as high winds and cold temperature. It is highly recommended that you make your bookings for the bell tower as soon as you have decided your travel dates to Venice. There are only 12 tickets available for a particular time slot. 

- Location: Piazza San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

- Timing: 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM (Subject to change during different seasons, confirm before visiting) 

- Price: Euro 13 (Advance booking recommended)

2. Stand atop the Rialto bridge: The Ponte di Rialto is the most popular bridge that spans the Grand canal. When you stand on top of the bridge, you can take in some of the most unique views of the canal and the city around you, which are otherwise hidden from another angle. Sunrise and sunset are the best times to visit this bridge and relish the most enchanting views of the city. While it might sound ordinary but simply watching the gondolas, vaporettos and ferries pass by under the bridge in the grand canal is a mesmerising sight that you can only experience in Venice City. 

- Location: Sestiere San Polo, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

3. Take a ride through the grand canal: The grand canal runs for 2 miles, along which it attracts tourists in large numbers, each of whom loves to click innumerable pictures of themselves with the canal. It is one of the most iconic attractions in the city and riding through the Canal is one of the top things to do while you are in Venice City. While the ride can be a bit expensive, it is definitely worth it. The best time to take a gondola ride is during the evening. If you want something cheaper than this, you can hop aboard the Vaporetto, which is a water bus service in Venice that plies between the Grand Canal, stopping at different locations on its way. It is up to you to decide how you wish to experience the Grand canal but the fact remains that the experience is entirely worth it. 

- Location: Venice, Italy

- Price: 80 – 100 Euros

4. Visit the Jewish Ghetto: This is one of the most amazing sightseeing experiences in Venice, which holds an intense history of events behind it. The neighbourhood today consists of many restaurants and shops that offer kosher products, among other things. Here, you will also find a Jewish museum in the precincts, along with many synagogues that are best for visiting by tourists. Moreover, You can book yourself a walking tour around the ghetto, where a travel guide will explain everything about the history of the destination.

- Location: Calle Ghetto Vecchio, 1139, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy

5. Visit the Correr Civic museum: This is one of the most popular elements of Venice Tourism, offering a large collection of arts, artefacts and other collections from the historical times of Venice. If you have already purchased a ticket to visit the famous Doge’s palace, you can also visit this museum, since the price of which is included in the ticket. While, this museum might not be on the top things to see in Venice, you might regret not going there after all. This place is an excellent escape from the crowds of the city as it is quite peaceful, which is why people thoroughly enjoy coming over to this place.

- Location: Piazza San Marco, 52, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

6. Listen to the opera: If you are in the mood to explore the romantic side of Venice, then there cannot be a better way than to spend an evening listening to the Opera with your loved one! The most popular and revered opera house in Venice is the Teatro La Fenice, which is the most frequented by visitors and tourists, owing to its series of unfortunate events. The thing to relish here is not only the performances but also the great ambiance of the opera house which is a remarkable spectacle in itself. Everything from the visual to the audio is top in class here, which gives the visitor a beautiful experience that remains unmatched with everything else. 

- Location: Campo San Fantin, 1965, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

7. Attend the famous carnival: Known as the ‘carnival of Venice’, the popular annual festival is held in the month of February and goes on for weeks of celebrations. This is the only festival where attendants wear fancy masks, simply looking at which is an experience in itself. You will find the locals and even some of the tourists dressing up in fancy costumes, elaborate masks, to attend different masquerade balls. Beside the masquerade balls, included in the festival is a water parade, a re-enactment of the flight of the angel and more. Plus, there is a lot of food to try and experiment with, including some of the best local delicacies of Italy and Venice. This festival sums up the culture and festival traditions of Venice, in its true form.

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1. Take a Gondola ride: For couples who are visiting Venice for the first time, taking a gondola ride is one of the most delightful experiences which lets you get cosy together and hold hands, while riding along the city and getting charmed by its beauty. If your gondolier permits,  you can take some wine along with you to relish the ride with every sip. 

2. Take it to the Rialto Bridge: The oldest and most popular bridge along the Grand Canal, you can get spectacular views of the city with your partner by your side. Relish the picturesque beauty of the city while standing at this memorable landmark.

3. Visit the Alberoni beach: If you are on your honeymoon, do not forget to visit this iconic beach which has many good things to offer. While the city mainly boasts of its architectural structures, this beach takes you away to an exquisite experience. This beach offers a different and exciting chance to soak under the sun and sky.

4. Dine at the Terrazza Danieli: For couples who are looking for romantic experiences in Venice, dining at this opulent location is an ideal activity. The Danieli stands apart from all the restaurants in the city, featuring marvellous views around it. Add to this a variety of delectable food choices and a luxurious ambiance and you have the perfect dinner date idea ready for you.

5. Take a wine tour: A mandatory addition to your Venice Tourism with your partner is a tasting session of different wines from some of the finest locations in the city. There are multiple tour options that you can choose from, where you will get to taste the famous red wines, white wines and other zesty varieties of the liquid.

6. Take a walk to remember at the Zattere: Venice is a city known for its romantic appeal and one of the ways to explore it down to every corner is by strolling around its landmarks. The southern shore of the main island is one of the best places to walk hand in hand. You will also encounter a number of churches on your way and it is a good idea to visit them as well. 

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Venice is easily accessible by air, train and road. The closest airport is Marco Polo Venice Airport serving international routes. The nearest water bus service operates from St. Mark’s Square and the closest train station is Venezia Santa Lucia Train station. 

The following documents shall be required to apply for a visa to Italy:

- Visa application form

- Photographs

- A valid passport

- Copies of previous visa

- Travel visa insurance

- Proof of travel

- Proof of accommodation

- Proof of financial means to survive during the stay in Italy

- Proof of civil status

- Additional documents, depending on the status of occupation of the individual

The city of Venice is quite expensive to visit, especially when you are on the main island. On your vacation to Venice, be prepared to shell out an average of $120 on a daily basis,  or equivalent to 107 Euros. The average spend on meals can go up to $40 and the cost of local transportation can also be as high as $25 for a single day.

For a 7 day trip, the average price will come down to $1837 for a solo traveller and $3299 for a couple.