Visitors to Venice can not deny that this beautiful and unusual city has a lot of things to do throughout the year.

Piazza San Marco and the Basilica of San Marcos

Dominating one end of the Plaza de San Marcos is the Basilica di San Marco, the spectacular building of the cathedral has a romantic and gothic aesthetics, and has many mosaics that help make this cathedral one of the most famous cathedrals and exotic Europe. Its upper end is the Campanile which is 99 meters high, and up there you can appreciate a panoramic view of the city of Venice, where virtually all buildings are easily identified.

Palazzo Ducale

Right next to San Marcos, and one of the attractions of Venice certainly not to be missed is the Doge’s Palace or Palazzo Ducale. Large apartments and rooms of the boards of Venice are open to the public all year round, with a beautiful interior and artwork, including paintings by Tintoretto.

Bridge of Sighs

Although many tourists mistakenly believe that the Bridge of Sighs is so called because people who yearn for the beauty of the bridge, actually the name Bridge of Sighs is because the prisoners who were prisoners in a prison overlooking the bridge.

To travel from place to place in the city, it is often best done on foot, but for those who can afford it, take a trip on a gondola is one of the most romantic and exciting ways to explore the city of canals. If you form a group with others, can make the trip more affordable, you can also bargain with the gondolier to make them a discount.

Galleries and Museums

Numerous galleries and museums are located throughout the city of Venice, perhaps the most famous of these is the Guggenheim and the gallery of the Academy.

Murano Island

One of the islands of Venice, Murano is famous for producing beautiful stained glass and also produce candlesticks, vases and ornaments, all with glass.

Events

Although there are plenty of places to visit throughout the year, a special time of year there are spectacular events that make the city of Venice is more attractive than usual for a visit.

One of the most important events in Venice’s historic Boat Race, which takes place every year and attracts boats from all over the world. In many ways it has become more of an exhibition of amazing boats, in a competition. You can see up traditional Chinese boats with rowers.

The bowl of San Marcos and the Grand Canal, usually ships are filled on the day of the historic race, with people using their vessels as lookouts, from which they acquire an advantageous view of the races that take out.

The Carnival of Venice

The Venice Carnival has its roots in the medieval origins and has become the flooded city that brings together the largest number of spectators and participants from around the world. With stunning masks, dances, concerts and performances, organized at theaters throughout the city.

With so many activities, visitors are encouraged to learn everything the city has to offer, from wandering around the beautiful streets to enter the festival atmosphere of carnival.