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The Institutional Chambers (Le Sale Isituzionali) are the magnificent rooms where Venice's political and judicial organs resided for centuries. The most popular rooms include the Room of the Great Council, the Room of the Senat... more
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The Excelsior is the first place most celebs phone for film festival or Biennale accommodations. The hotel was the first successful attempt to turn the grassy wilds between the Lido's fishing villages into a bathing reso... more
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San Polo and Santa Margherita are the largest piazzas in Venice. Coming from San Tomà the church is barely visible and the bell tower, detached from the building, is visible from the other side of the three-meter wide street. I... more
Real Travelers who've been here
rhjs22 said
… to head to San Polo and check out the other side of the main area of Venice. went to Venezia for my… continue reading »
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Built at the end of the 14th Century, Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista is instantly eye-catching because of the large front entrance, which opens into a small courtyard. The construction is a mix of styles from the 14t... more
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There is little more than this church on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. The Benedictine Convent Church was built at the beginning of the year 1000, and was redesigned by Andrea Palladio in 1566. Its interior, which receive... more
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La Chiesa di San Giacometto is also known as the church of San Giacomo and is situated in the area of Santa Croce. The small church is famous and appreciated for its gothic structure. more
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The Ponte della Costituzione is better known by tourists and residents as the Calatrava Bridge from the name of Santiago Calatrava, the Spanish architect who designed and presented the project to the City of Venice. Besides the... more
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Just around the corner from the Galleria dell'Accademia, on the Grand Canal is one of Venice's premier museums. Peggy Guggenheim, a wealthy American, was interested in contemporary art and came into contact with various artists... more
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Located next to the Basilica di San Marco, the Palazzo Ducale has been the symbol of Venice's political life and public administration for hundreds of years. The building has been continuously evolving into its present form sin... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Abbey-and-Jen said
….We walked to the Palazzo Ducale (the Doge's Palace) at the end of the Piazza San Marco. The Doge… continue reading »
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One of the most interesting pieces of construction this side of Italy, the Scala Contarini dal Bovolo was created in true Venetian Gothic style. A genuine masterpiece, this one dates back to ancient traditions and culture. The... more
Venice Travel Experiences
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It's a Big Blue Watery Road....
We arrived in Venice and it took forever to crawl through the canal in our huge ferry. We were SO happy to finally get off. We found a fr... Continue reading »
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Rome to Venice
19th December 2006 (ROme->Venice) what is it with these early starts... it's meant to be a holiday!happy today we're leaving Rome...... Continue reading »
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Venice
*I know the hotels right in Venice are very expensive, but one time I am going to do it! It took about 40 minutes (with traffic) to... Continue reading »
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3rd Stop, Venice
The hub of activity in Venice is apparently St. Marks square, so we booked a tour with a guide to tell us about the stunning artistry of... Continue reading »
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Venice for Brent's 65th
Brent thought Paris was the most romantic place in the world, but after Venice he's not sure; he'll have to see what Ruth votes when we g... Continue reading »
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Popular Venice Hotels
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Popular Venice Things to Do
- Basilica di San Marco - Pala d'Oro e Tesoro
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- Monastero Mekhitarista
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- Museo di Storia Naturale
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- Antica Birraria La Corte
Popular Venice Restaurants
- Harry's Bar
- Le Bistrot de Venise
- Cip's Club
- Dai Tosi
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- Dona Onesta
- Al Theatro
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