Best places: Historical landmarks in Venezia

Photography is popular at this wood-&-metal bridge over the Grand Canal adorned with padlocks.

👍👍 The Cathedral of Santo Stefano is the oldest monument in Caorle. It dominates in Piazza Vescovado, in the heart of the historic center. The structure visible today was erected in 1038 on the ruins of a pre-existing early Christian basilica of the seventh century, from which it takes some Byzantine-R...

👍👍 The Vigo Bridge in Chioggia is an important landmark and attraction for several reasons: 1. Historical Significance: The Vigo Bridge, also known as Ponte Vigo, is a historic bridge that dates back to the 17th century. It has witnessed centuries of history and is a testament to the rich cultural her...

Wide city plaza featuring a large bronze equestrian statue & a well-known Gothic church.

Restored 15th-century palace with a spiral staircase, a film location for Orson Welles' Othello.

Historic Jewish neighborhood now home to 2 synagogues, kosher shops & the Jewish Museum of Venice.

This prominent, bronze monument was created in 1887 to honor the Kingdom of Italy's first king.

👍👍 The Columns of San Marco and San Todaro are located at the end of the Piazzetta San Marco, between the beautiful Palazzo Ducale and the Libreria Marciana, and form a majestic setting for the vision of the San Marco Basin. On the tall granite columns there are the protectors of the city of Venice, on...

👍👍 This beautiful square is always lively and full of energy. Very good quality street concerts often take place spontaneously. Campo Santi Apostoli is located at the beginning of the Strada Nova, which leads from the Rialto area to the Santa Lucia railway station. The square is rich in beautiful pala...

Tucked-away plaza with patio dining & classic Venetian architecture beside a centuries-old church.

This historic scenic square features old palaces & a church, plus shops for coffee & pastries.

👍👍 First off, you will be surprised to see another side of this peninsula, once a place of battles, war and fear. It’s really odd to see all those ww2 historical pictures, war artefacts and hear sirens while nowadays this region is nothing but a one big tourist destination. It wasn’t like that 80-90y...

👍 Large courtyard in the centre of Venice. Large area which is nice and sunny. Large statue situated in the centre of it. No seats available for sitting on. We'll kept and maintained. Was quite hot passing through here in the middle of the day.

Ornate 17th-century brotherhood building with paintings, antiques, gold-leaf stucco & wood carvings.

👍👍 This is the area where my husband was born and raised in. Such a sweet little town with so much warmth and amazing history. Little shops with some really beautiful things. Nice restaurant with sandwiches, drinks and a nice spot to sit relax and enjoy the view. The market here is awesome!! I think it...

👍👍 A very welcome surprise, having visited this strong site near the center of Mestre. A cooperative of volunteers runs it impeccably. It can be visited on the first weekend of the month at set times. Very well maintained, inside there is a large museum of the Great War and at the entrance you can also...

👍👍 One of the most beautiful buildings to see if you are visiting the surrounding area or the Arsenale della Biennale di Venezia. It was used as a shipyard and was designed by Jacopo Sansovino in 1573.