Venice Things to Do

According to tradition, toward the middle of the 13th century, the son of the Doge Pietro, Marco Ziani, donated a vineyard to the Friars and the church was built here by Jacopo Sansovino 300 years later. The façade, commissione... more

In addition to the exhibition of primitive art, there are displays of modern art, where you will find works by young aspiring and established artists. Particularly interesting are the new trends in art which are represented, be... more

Located in the Procuratie Nuove, two minutes from Biblioteca Marciana Marciana, this is one of the oldest museums the city has to offer. Built at the bequest of Domenico Grimani in 1523. Museo Archeologico houses findings of Eg... more

Built by the Hermits in the 13th Century, this church has been restored several times; the present appearance is a result of renovations in the 15th Century and works done at the beginning of the 20th Century. Inside, note the... more

The paving of the piazza is made up of bricks laid out in a fish-bone pattern. The church, a 14th-century Gothic structure, was first called San Cristoforo but the name was changed when an image of the Madonna was found nearby.... more

One of three historic cafés on Piazza San Marco, the Gran Caffè Quadri has been a part of the Venetian experience since 1775, along with the two other major cafés of Venice: Lavena and Florian. The atmosphere alone is worth... more

The wine-drinking customers of this small old-fashioned Venetian tavern seem to be from a calmer era. The décor creates a cozy tavern atmosphere through the use of wood furnishings and fittings. On Thursdays and Sundays popular... more

This exhibition comprises of Greek and Roman remains, as well as objects from the Etruscan era and the ancient origins of Venice. The museum is small but the collection is rich. Arranged over two floors, it displays mosaic rema... more

Al Calice is one of the oldest wine bars in the area being over 100 years old. The two dining rooms are furnished in a classical style, with soft music playing in the background. There is a pretty garden at the back where you... more

Historic landmarks come a dime a dozen in Venice, but this clock tower is a mite more legendary than most. Centrally located at the entrance to one of the city's oldest marketplaces, the looming structure has stood watch over g... more