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Venice : Overview & Top 10

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Venice

The uniquely romantic city of Venice was built entirely on water and has managed to survive into the 21st century without cars. Narrow alleyways and canals pass between sumptuous palaces and magnificent churches, colourful neighbourhood markets and quiet backwaters, unchanged for centuries. Few cities possess such an awesome line-up of sights for visitors.

For guided tours around Venice (see Guided Tours)
  • An unsurpassed collection of Venetian paintings, with masterpieces by Titian, Bellini and Giorgione. A must, not only for art lovers (see Accademia Galleries).

  • Book well ahead to stay in this beautiful 17th-century villa near the Accademia (see Accademia Galleries), which was formerly the Russian embassy. Breakfast can be enjoyed in the private garden.

  • From the best-selling mystery series featuring detective Guido Brunetti.

  • Mediterranean cuisine, including Neapolitan-style pizza.

  • A well-kept local secret concocted with lemon sorbet, vodka and Prosecco.

  • Locals celebrate family anniversaries here with the crispy frittura di pesce (fried fish).

  • A great osteria in a cul-de-sac near the Fenice. Stand at the bar for appetizing snacks or treat yourself to a table.

  • Grilled meat and veg, along with pizza and fish.

  • One of the city’s top restaurants, specializing in game from the Veneto when in season. Extensive wine list.

  • Ai Musicanti

    The top-class orchestra and singers perform opera highlights by Verdi and Rossini, music by Vivaldi and Mozart, and Italian folk music.

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