Things To Do
Bar All'Arco
A classic Venetian bacaro. Come here to eat cicchetti and drink wine like the locals. Featured in Stanley Tucci's Searching for Italy.
HOMO FABER: An Island of Light
The fourth edition of Homo Faber Biennial invites you to explore the fundamental relationship between light, materials and the human hand, featuring over 500 artisans from more than 70 countries and 15 immersive installations.
Harry's Bar
Iconic bar opened by Giuseppe Cipriani in 1931. A favorite haunt for literary and Hollywood elite, most notably Ernest Hemingway. The Bellini cocktail was invented here.
Piedàterre
Head here to purchase some Venetian slippers just like Diane von Furstenberg!
Bar Longhi at Gritti Palace
A celebrity favorite. Stop by for a cocktail and a view!
Caffè Florian
Since 1720, one of the oldest and most elegant coffeehouses in the world. Caffè Florian introduced the traditional European “café-concert” with a permanent orchestra playing from April to October.
Negozio Olivetti
Perfect for design lovers. Mid-20th-century Olivetti showroom, with sleek interiors by Carlo Scarpa & vintage typewriters.
Venissa
Venissa is a restaurant situated in a small walled vineyard dating back to the Middle Ages – complete with 14C belltower – on the small island of Mazzorbo, a magical setting which is perfect for a short stroll before settling down to eat.
Saint Mark's Basilica
Renowned cathedral consecrated in 1094, celebrated for its opulent Italo-Byzantine architecture and shimmering mosaics. Known as the "Church of Gold”.
Doge's Palace
Formerly the Doge's residence and the seat of Venetian government, the Palace is the very symbol of Venice and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
Ponte di Rialto
Completed in 1591, Rialto is the oldest bridge, and for a long time also the only one across the Grand Canal. Beware of crowds!
Biennale d’Arte
World's oldest and most prestigious international cultural exhibition, founded in 1895. It’s considered the "Olympics of the art world", sprawling between Giardini and Arsenale. Visit the website for tickets and information.
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
The Venetian home and museum of the great collector.
Punta della Dogana
Home of the prestigious Pinault Art Collection within two architectural wonders.
Fondazione Prada
Located in Palazzo Ca’ Corner in Santa Croce, it’s house of exclusive art shows and exhibitions.
Museo Fortuny
Beautiful house belonged to Mariano Fortuny, one of the benchmarks for the Visual Arts in Venice
Gallerie dell'Accademia
The most comprehensive collection of Venetian art.
Bridge of Sighs
Legend says it earned its name from the sighs of prisoners who caught their last glimpse of freedom through its small, barred windows before incarceration. Famous inmate Giacomo Casanova is said to have crossed it.