Guidebook for Venice
Sightseeing
One of the finest piazzas in the world San Marco square is located on three sides, on the fourth one takes place the outstanding Basilica di San Marco and few steps away the 15th century Clock tower.
282 locals recommend
St. Mark's Square
Piazza San MarcoOne of the finest piazzas in the world San Marco square is located on three sides, on the fourth one takes place the outstanding Basilica di San Marco and few steps away the 15th century Clock tower.
It was erected on a Greek cross plan and has five big domes adorned with fine mosaics. The cathedral houses many treasures and was constructed during the 9th century as St. Mark’s shrine.
211 locals recommend
Treasury of St. Mark's Basilica
328 P.za San MarcoIt was erected on a Greek cross plan and has five big domes adorned with fine mosaics. The cathedral houses many treasures and was constructed during the 9th century as St. Mark’s shrine.
The Rialto bridge was built in late 16th century as result of a competition held in Venice to replace the older version on the Canal Grande.
564 locals recommend
Rialto Bridge
Sestiere San PoloThe Rialto bridge was built in late 16th century as result of a competition held in Venice to replace the older version on the Canal Grande.
This famous bridge connects the Palazzo delle Prigioni and Palazzo Ducale. It is called bridge of sighs because in old times convicts were forced to enter the prison through this bridge.
124 locals recommend
Bridge of Sighs
1 P.za San MarcoThis famous bridge connects the Palazzo delle Prigioni and Palazzo Ducale. It is called bridge of sighs because in old times convicts were forced to enter the prison through this bridge.
San Giorgio Maggiore
Isola di S.Giorgio MaggioreAmazing place in the middle of the city.
Burano Island
Beautiful island famous for its manufacture of lace and colorful houses.
Island close to Venice where are glass factories and artistic glass museums.
251 locals recommend
Murano
Island close to Venice where are glass factories and artistic glass museums.
Arts & Culture
Built in the 15th century this splendid gothic palace is rich of many fine sculptures and ornaments. The palace now houses a fine collection of Byzantine art with paintings, sculptures and bronzes.
105 locals recommend
Ca' d'Oro
3934 Calle Ca' d'OroBuilt in the 15th century this splendid gothic palace is rich of many fine sculptures and ornaments. The palace now houses a fine collection of Byzantine art with paintings, sculptures and bronzes.
Located right on the Canal Grande Ca’ Rezzonico is a huge 17th century building in baroque style now house of the Museo del Settecento Veneziano.
78 locals recommend
Ca' Rezzonico
3136 DorsoduroLocated right on the Canal Grande Ca’ Rezzonico is a huge 17th century building in baroque style now house of the Museo del Settecento Veneziano.
This museum in Venice is dedicated to the Venetian history from the origins of painting until the XVIII century displaying many historical items and exceptional works of art.
175 locals recommend
Correr Museum
52 P.za San MarcoThis museum in Venice is dedicated to the Venetian history from the origins of painting until the XVIII century displaying many historical items and exceptional works of art.
The baroque palace of Ca'Pesaro on the Gran Canal houses a big collection of the modern art that now is one of the most appreciated in Venice including works of art by Matisse, Klimt and Kandisky.
101 locals recommend
Ca' Pesaro Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna
2076 Santa CroceThe baroque palace of Ca'Pesaro on the Gran Canal houses a big collection of the modern art that now is one of the most appreciated in Venice including works of art by Matisse, Klimt and Kandisky.
The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is among the most important museums in Italy for European and American art of the 20th century. It is located in Peggy Guggenheim's former home.
433 locals recommend
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
701-704 DorsoduroThe Peggy Guggenheim Collection is among the most important museums in Italy for European and American art of the 20th century. It is located in Peggy Guggenheim's former home.
Located just near San Marco Basilica, Doge's Palace was built in IX century and represents a masterpiece of the Venetian Gothic architecture.
429 locals recommend
Doge's Palace
1 P.za San MarcoLocated just near San Marco Basilica, Doge's Palace was built in IX century and represents a masterpiece of the Venetian Gothic architecture.
Conservatory of Music Benedetto Marcello
2810 Piscina S. MoiseOne of the main Italian libraries and the most important of Venice. It contains one of the finest collections of Greek manuscripts, Latin and oriental world.
31 locals recommend
Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
7 P.za San MarcoOne of the main Italian libraries and the most important of Venice. It contains one of the finest collections of Greek manuscripts, Latin and oriental world.
Food Scene
Elegant place and excellent manner of cooking.
http://www.osteriabancogiro.it/
68 locals recommend
Osteria Bancogiro
122 Ponte di RialtoElegant place and excellent manner of cooking.
http://www.osteriabancogiro.it/
Quite and glamour place with excellent dishes.
http://basaramilano.it/
18 locals recommend
Basara - sushi pasticceria
2687 C. Lunga S. BarnabaQuite and glamour place with excellent dishes.
http://basaramilano.it/
High quality traditional cooking.
http://www.osteriadisantamarina.com/
65 locals recommend
L’Osteria di Santa Marina
5911 Campo Santa MarinaHigh quality traditional cooking.
http://www.osteriadisantamarina.com/
Simple and comfortable place where you can eat real traditional fish.
http://www.locandadascarso.altervista.org/trattoria.html
19 locals recommend
Trattoria da Scarso
5 Piazzale MalamoccoSimple and comfortable place where you can eat real traditional fish.
http://www.locandadascarso.altervista.org/trattoria.html
Long tradition of Venetian cuisine, famous for fried fish.
http://www.gattonero.com/
27 locals recommend
Trattoria Al Gatto Nero
88 Via GiudeccaLong tradition of Venetian cuisine, famous for fried fish.
http://www.gattonero.com/
Very good pizza and row fish, nice price and special lagoon view.
www.ristorantedaalvise.it/
31 locals recommend
Ristorante Pizzería Da Alvise
5045 Fondamente NoveVery good pizza and row fish, nice price and special lagoon view.
www.ristorantedaalvise.it/
Fine food, quite and reserved place.
http://www.osterianicestellato.com/
83 locals recommend
Osteria Anice Stellato
3272 Fondamenta de la SensaFine food, quite and reserved place.
http://www.osterianicestellato.com/
Vini da Gigio
3628A Calle Stua CannaregioGood food, wide selection of wines.
http://www.vinidagigio.com/
Romance and elegance place, fine service, refined wine list.
http://www.hostariadafranz.com/
14 locals recommend
Hostaria da Franz
3499 Salizada S. AntoninRomance and elegance place, fine service, refined wine list.
http://www.hostariadafranz.com/
Wide place good for families, traditional cuisine.
http://www.ristoranteallamadonna.com/
82 locals recommend
Trattoria alla Madonna
594 Calle della MadonnaWide place good for families, traditional cuisine.
http://www.ristoranteallamadonna.com/
Excellent pizza next St. Mark's Square.
http://www.rossopomodoro.it/
81 locals recommend
Rossopomodoro
404 Calle Larga S. MarcoExcellent pizza next St. Mark's Square.
http://www.rossopomodoro.it/
La Zucca
1762 S. CroceRefined vegetarian cuisine, cozy place.
http://www.lazucca.it/
Gourmet food, original Venitian style.
http://www.antichecarampane.com/it/
84 locals recommend
Trattoria Antiche Carampane
1911 Rio Terà de le CarampaneGourmet food, original Venitian style.
http://www.antichecarampane.com/it/
Quality Venetian cuisine in the heart of the city.
http://www.cortescontavenezia.it/
67 locals recommend
Corte Sconta
3886 Calle del PestrinQuality Venetian cuisine in the heart of the city.
http://www.cortescontavenezia.it/
Famous and exclusive restaurant for fish, wine and dessert.
http://www.dafiore.net/
42 locals recommend
Da Fiore
2202 Campo S. PoloFamous and exclusive restaurant for fish, wine and dessert.
http://www.dafiore.net/
Trattoria Do Forni
468 C. SpecchieriHistorical place, traditional dishes.
http://www.doforni.it/
Modern design, traditional appetizer, wide section of wine.
http://www.aciugheta.com/
28 locals recommend
Aciugheta
4359 Campo Santi Filippo e GiacomoModern design, traditional appetizer, wide section of wine.
http://www.aciugheta.com/
High class restaurants serving Venetian cooking.
http://www.marsillifamiglia.it/
34 locals recommend
Ristorante Vecia Cavana
4624 Via Tera Santi ApostoliHigh class restaurants serving Venetian cooking.
http://www.marsillifamiglia.it/
Wide variety of coffees, pastries, savory. Seating place.
http://caffedeldoge.com/
31 locals recommend
Caffè del Doge
609 Calle dei CinqueWide variety of coffees, pastries, savory. Seating place.
http://caffedeldoge.com/
Historical place, amazing view, delicious Gianduiotto.
http://www.gelaterianico.com/
113 locals recommend
Gelateria Nico
922 Fondamenta Zattere Al Ponte LungoHistorical place, amazing view, delicious Gianduiotto.
http://www.gelaterianico.com/
Historical pastry shop, seating in and out side, famous for pudding.
http://www.rosasalva.it/
63 locals recommend
Rosa Salva - Sts. John and Paul
6780 Campo S.S. Giovanni e PaoloHistorical pastry shop, seating in and out side, famous for pudding.
http://www.rosasalva.it/
The oldest coffeehouse in the world since 1720.
http://www.caffeflorian.com/
75 locals recommend
Caffè Florian
57 P.za San MarcoThe oldest coffeehouse in the world since 1720.
http://www.caffeflorian.com/
Premiata Pasticceria F.lli Rizzardini
1415 Campiello dei MeloniOld fashion, excellent pastry.
Drinks & Nightlife
Since 2001 declared National Heritage of Culture Ministry.
http://www.harrysbarvenezia.com/
71 locals recommend
Harry's Bar
1323 Calle VallaressoSince 2001 declared National Heritage of Culture Ministry.
http://www.harrysbarvenezia.com/
Il Paradiso Perduto
2540 Fondamenta CannaregioMore than food.
http://ilparadisoperduto.com/
Wine and appetizer as Venetian people.
http://www.cantinaschiavi.com/
60 locals recommend
Cantine del Vino già Schiavi
992 Fondamenta NaniWine and appetizer as Venetian people.
http://www.cantinaschiavi.com/
The oldest and most authentic Irish pub in Venice.
http://www.inisharkpub.com/
11 locals recommend
Inishark Irish Pub
5787 Calle del Mondo NovoThe oldest and most authentic Irish pub in Venice.
http://www.inisharkpub.com/
Remer Italia (S.R.L.)
Amazing place on Grand Canal.
http://www.alremer.it/
Casino of Venice
2040 CannaregioSimple place with wide offer of tipical appetizers.
http://www.osteriadacodroma.it/
37 locals recommend
Osteria da Codroma
2540 Fondamenta BriatiSimple place with wide offer of tipical appetizers.
http://www.osteriadacodroma.it/
Essentials
http://www.farmacistivenezia.it/
http://www.ulss12.ve.it/
http://www.comune.venezia.it/
7 locals recommend
Farmacia San Polo
2012 Campo S. Polohttp://www.farmacistivenezia.it/
http://www.ulss12.ve.it/
http://www.comune.venezia.it/
Pulisecco Ever Clean
1535 Rio Terà de le CarampaneAccurate and reliable.
http://www.puliseccoeverclean.it/
Coop
1338a Calle PerdonSan Polo, 1338A
+39 041 5232288
08:30–20
CONAD CITY
1491 DorsoduroSan Polo 2605 A/B
+39 0412410500
8:30 - 21:30
Veritas S.p.A.
TOILET:
the company operates 15 complexes
http://www.gruppoveritas.it/
Ca' Farsetti
http://www.comune.venezia.it/
Cooperativa Trasbagagli (deposito bagagli)
497 Santa CroceLUGGAGE
http://www.trasbagagli.it/
Poste Italiane
23 Viale IV Novembrehttp://www.poste.it/
5 minutes walk from the apartment: convenient, practical and economical.
https://www.vaise.it
Vaise / Luggage lockers
1657 Piscina de Frezzaria5 minutes walk from the apartment: convenient, practical and economical.
https://www.vaise.it
Getting Around
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
http://actv.avmspa.it/it
15 locals recommend
Piazzale Roma ACTV Fermata / Terminal Bus
Piazzale RomaPUBLIC TRANSPORT
http://actv.avmspa.it/it
Venice Marco Polo Airport
30 Viale Galileo Galileihttp://www.veniceairport.it/
Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia
http://www.veneziasantalucia.it/
Consorzio Motoscafi Venezia
4512 CastelloTAXI
http://www.motoscafivenezia.it/
Parks & Nature
Good for family: during summer a place where you could take relax on shadow and your children could play in green area.
30 locals recommend
Palazzo Savorgnan
351 Fondamenta VenierGood for family: during summer a place where you could take relax on shadow and your children could play in green area.
Lido di Venezia