How to Visit Venice

Transcript If there’s one thing Venice is known for, it has to be the canals that flow through the city in place of streets. Why visit at all if you aren’t interested in seeing the city from these unique waterways? It’s touristy and expensive but more than worth it to take a gondola ride at …

Transcript The Rialto has been Venice’s commercial district for centuries and it has a great sampling of historical sites. For example San Giacomo di Rialto said to be the oldest church in Venice is in this district. The San Giacomo was the only building to survive a massive fire in Rialto in the year 1514 …

Transcript The Piazza San Marco, or St Mark’s Square, is the heart of Venice. For centuries, this has been the main gathering place for Venetians, and though today it’s often crowded with tourists, it hasn’t lost its charm. It’s even still possible to experience this town square the way the locals do, if you get …

Transcript Venice is a bit infamous for having restaurants with overpriced mediocre food, but don’t worry–there’s plenty of good eating if you know where to look. For expertly prepared traditional Venetian food in an elegant setting, it doesn’t get much better than Vini da Gigio. The menu changes according to what’s available in the market, …

Transcript Venice’s unique layout means you won’t have access to the usual transportation options, but don’t worry. Walking is actually the best way to soak up the character and charm of this beautiful old city. However, you’ll probably get lost at least once. Few maps can really capture all the details of Venice’s intricate layout. …

Transcript The best time to visit Venice depends on what you want to get out of your trip. There are pros and cons to visiting really during any season. Winters are often long, cold, and harsh, but the city will be much calmer and you’ll have a good chance of finding bargains, as there will …

Transcript Thanks to its history of trade and wealth, Venice has long been a place where the arts have flourished and influences from around the world are nurtured–and it has the museums to prove it. If you only visit one museum in Venice, make it the Academy Gallery. Easily one of Italy’s most prestigious museums, …

Transcript In many ways Venice is a tourist’s dream city, with attractions seemingly packed into every inch. You might need to narrow down your list of things to see. Be sure to visit the Piazza San Marco, or St Mark’s Square, which is easily one of the most popular locations in the city. This is …

Transcript Venice might be a tourist town, but some areas should be higher on your list than others. San Marco is easily the most visitor-oriented neighborhood. You can’t afford to skip the Piazza San Marco with its famous basilica and bell tower, along with some of Venice’s best museums. Just across the Grand Canal is …