Venice Things to Do

This museum is located in the old, Benedictine convent of Sant'Appolonia, whose cloister has been preserved. The historic archives of the Venetian diocese are kept and displayed here, including paintings and sculptures, banners... more

This non-competitive track event takes people over Venice's bridges and through the city on a ten-kilometer walk. The atmosphere is fun and people stop off in bars to refuel along the way. It is privately organized and costs a... more

This tea room is right behind the Rialto, towards San Marco, in the area where Venice becomes slightly less touristy. The pastries and cakes are excellent. more

Situated in the lively Campo Santa Margherita, crowded with tourists and students and not far from the Cà Foscari, Cà Rezzonico Universities, and the Galleria dell'Accademia. Franco's bar serves coffee, wine, soft drinks and qu... more

If you like crowds this is the bar for you. It can be found in the thriving Campo Santa Margherita, which is full of people and noise during lunch and dinnertime. In this bar you can have a drink, or have a snack to fill up for... more

Trattoria Antiche Carapane invites you to a treat of "distinguished Venetian cuisine" in a small and snug setting. Located in the heart of Venice, the place is frequented by politicians and movie stars who need a quick bite and... more

This café is located in front of the Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari church, which it is named after. It is a typical Venetian café and is run by a group of young people. You'll find students and grandparents seated side-by-side... more

The only building on the San Giorgio Maggiore island, this church was built in 1566. It is built inside a Benedictine monastery (that was erected in 1000) in accordance with a plan by Andrea Palladio. The bright interior is cov... more

In the middle of the Ghetto, amongst the synagogues, this museum tells the story of the Venetian Jewish community through the use of objects and works connected to religious life. In particular, goblets, jugs, basins, spice hol... more

This church was built by Vincenzo Scamozzi in the last ten years of the 16th Century. It houses paintings by Palma il Giovane and the Padovanino. Mass is held on a regular basis; call ahead for further details or drop in here f... more