Venice Things to Do

Despite its potentially unromantic name (did you travel transatlantic for this?), the Hotel American is recommended for both its style and its substance. One of the nicest of Venice's moderate hotels, it has the perfect... more

This island has belonged to Franciscan monks since the 13th Century. It takes its name from St Francis, who arrived on the island at the beginning of the 13th Century, and stayed there for about a month. Some frescoes depicting... more

Located just a few minutes walk from the Arsenale, the whole history of the Venetian Republic and the Italian Navy is explained here through models and exhibits. Canons, prints, period gondolas and nautical instruments, such as... more

This church was rebuilt at the end of the 15th Century, in accordance with a plan by Codussi. It is believed to be one of the churches that were originally commissioned by the Bishop of Oderzo in the 7th Century. more

Holy Thursday, the Thursday before Easter, is celebrated here in full spirit. In the Basilica di San Marco, just after sunset, a torch is lit in the atrium and carried in a procession to the Basilica. more

This bar, close to the station, has DJs and caters mostly for young people and students. The drinks list includes a number of cocktails and wines. It is a great place for an aperitif and the non-alcoholic cocktails and local wi... more

The Biennale organization which is based in Venice, organizes a series of events throughout the year. Besides the prestigious international art exhibition, the organization also organizes the Mostra del Cinema (between Augu... more

The two façades of this building are attributed to Longhena, so it can be assumed that Scuola Grande dei Carmini was built in the 17th Century. The brotherhood of the Virgin of Carmel was very powerful in 17th-century Venice, a... more

In the heart of the university district, just a couple blocks from Cà Foscari is Margaret Duchamp. The piazza is extremely animated, thanks to the numerous bars and cafés, along with the market and its natural beauty that makes... more

This tavern is situated close to the jetty at the Fondamente Nove in Corte della Carità. It has a lovely canopy which creates a cool shade in the summertime. The outdoor atmosphere in summer is ideal and the food is good all ye... more