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Best Things to Do in Venice

Murano is a Venetian lagoon situated about 1.5 km North of Venice and is a group of seven islands linked with bridges and canals. The island is famous among tourists for its unique style of glass making which dates back to the 10th century. As per the story, the Venetian rulers banned glassmaking across Venice fearing that the furnace used to make glass might cause a dangerous fire across the island and so, moved all the glassmakers to Murano. However, the island made a great name and good money as the sophisticated glass items were a sign of luxury and royalty. The elite class as well as the royalty purchased glass items from Murano and made it a style statement.As a tourist, visiting Murano you can experience this stunning technique of artistic glass making by going to the glass factories, art showrooms as well as attending the expert workshops on Murano glass making by the glass masters. However, if you are checking out your exploration options in Murano beyond just glass making, the island certainly holds more to it with the architectural richness of historical sites, churches, European architecture. Just not that, the floating island houses many modern day cafes by the sea side with the venetain view making it a pretty destination to go to. Some of the activities you can participate in during your visit to Murano are enrolling in a master class of glass making, touring across the island learning about their life and culture and also giving the venetian cuisine a taste.

Lido di Venezia is a 7-mile long barrier island that is considered to be the most renowned summer destination in Venice. It is a vibrant island with an interesting history and is known worldwide for its beautiful beaches. Importantly, the Venice International Film Festival is held here every year in the last week of August and the first week of September, which is the oldest International Film Festival in the world.Apart from being the bolthole of famous celebrities and European aristocrats Lido Di Venezia is also known for its groomed beaches where you can enjoy the sand, surf and the sun. This island also houses a golf club against the mesmerizing backdrop of poplars and pines where you can play the royal game. Lido is also dotted with ancient buildings and canals that will give you a mini experience of the city of Venice. If you wish to gamble then Lido also has some of the most renowned casinos where you can try your luck.If you visit Venice, you should definitely make time to visit Lido di Venezia. The island also has several great hotels and resorts that offer the perfect option for an exciting getaway. The food available here is also amazing; there is a healthy mix of fine dining restaurants with the quaint bakeries and classically Italian pizzerias. It is a must-visit for anyone who wants to see a different side of Venice far away from the hustle and bustle.

Situated in Venice, Italy, the Scuola Grande Di San Rocco is a unique site renowned for its collection of paintings by Tintoretto who was commissioned to provide paintings which are preserved  and untouched. Almost all the work is by Tintoretto, his assistant and his son Domenico, some of his main works include Sala terrena, sala superiore, sala dell’albergo.There are over 60 paintings, paintings by Titian and Palma il Giovane who are renowned artists,  are also present. It is located next to the church of San Rocco, which consists of the remains of saints. It is a beautiful white building with a royal exterior and colourful artwork around the windows and entrance door. There are some important sites inside where some of the finest art can be seen that include  the main entrance hall, the medical museum and the ancient library.The rooms look elegant and royal with the beautiful golden and blue carvings on the walls and ceiling. Melodious music is also an important part of scuola, musicians such as Giovanni Gabrielli, Starvinsky were employed to play music. Visitors get attracted by the melodious music which is played there in the hall. It is a must visit site which appeals to everyone.