1
St. Mark's Square
Plaza
Iconic square & gathering place dating back to the 12th century & dominated by St. Mark's Basilica.
4.70 (176.4K reviews)
2
Rialto Bridge
Bridge
Ornate covered 16th-century stone footbridge crossing the Grand Canal, with shops & restaurants.
4.70 (166.4K reviews)
3
Doge's Palace
Museum
Ornate Gothic palace buildings hosting exhibitions with duke's rooms, prison & armoury tours.
4.70 (30K reviews)
4
Bridge of Sighs
Bridge
Arched bridge named for sighs of prisoners crossing it en route from the Palazzo Ducale to prison.
4.60 (21.7K reviews)
5
Saint Mark's Basilica
Basilica
Iconic cathedral with a cavernous gilded interior, myriad mosaics & an on-site museum.
4.70 (21.2K reviews)
6
Ponte dell'Accademia
Bridge
Photography is popular at this wood-&-metal bridge over the Grand Canal adorned with padlocks.
4.70 (19.9K reviews)
7
Teatro La Fenice
Performing arts theater
Opera, ballet & concerts in a renowned 1,000-seat theater, rebuilt after a fire in 1800s style.
4.70 (12.6K reviews)
8
Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
Historical landmark
Restored 15th-century palace with a spiral staircase, a film location for Orson Welles' Othello.
4.50 (12K reviews)
9
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Art museum
18th-century waterside palace with a 20th-century art collection & an interior sculpture garden.
4.60 (11.8K reviews)
10
Giardini della Biennale
Garden
Relaxed gardens hosting art exhibitions & featuring national pavilions built by famous architects.
4.50 (10.7K reviews)
13
Venetian Arsenal
Historical place
Byzantine shipyard founded in 1104, today used for cultural events, exhibitions & trade fairs.
4.60 (9.8K reviews)
14
Gallerie dell'Accademia
Art museum
Museum of 13th- to 18th-century Venetian artwork, with paintings by Titian, Canaletto & Tiepolo.
4.60 (9.1K reviews)
15
Constitution Bridge
Bridge
Modern, arched, steel & glass footbridge with minimalist design, spanning the Grand Canal.
4.10 (8.8K reviews)
16
Parco San Giuliano
City park
Green space offering views of Venice & the Venetian Lagoon, plus a play area, bike rentals & 2 bars.
4.40 (7.8K reviews)
17
Glass Museum (Murano)
Art museum
Museum exploring the history & craft of Venetian glassmaking, from the 15th century to the present.
4.10 (7.3K reviews)
20
St Mark's Campanile
Historical place
Imposing 16th-century square cathedral tower with an angel-topped spire & belfry offering sea views.
4.70 (5.1K reviews)