Traveling to: Venice - By Isadora de Carvalho Gonçalves

VENICE, A PERFECT PLACE 

Venice, Italy, city of lovers and dozens of canals, is perfect for those who like to combine historical and natural beauties. Check out our Venice tips and essential information for anyone planning to visit one of the most romantic cities in the world!

SOME SIGHTS

Square San Marco (Piazza San Marco)

Piazza San Marco is the heart of Venice and a must-see place in the city. The large square in the center of the city houses the Basilica San Marco. It is the pulsating center of Venetian life, with several historical and different-styled buildings. It also houses the Palazzo Ducale, the Correr Museum and the Campanile Tower.

Basilica di San Marco

Originally from the 10th century,  the Basilica di San Marco that we know today was the third church built on the same site. Of Romanesque-Byzantine style, it was built to house the body of St. Mark, author of one of the Gospels. Its construction, very imposing in the form of a Greek cross, has five domes and beautiful portals. Rich in marbles of different colors and impressive mosaics, much of it in gold, the images of the interior of the basilica reveal the portrayal of biblical moments.

Campanile of San Marco

The bell tower, right in front of the Basilica of San Marco, is 99 meters high. It once served as a navigational lighthouse, for vessels, and today its highest part is open to the public. The belfry offers an incredible panoramic view of the city, which is well worth knowing! The ascent can be done by elevator and costs 8€.

Rialto Bridge

Most famous of Venice's many bridges, the Rialto Bridge spans the Grand Canal and for centuries was the only way to cross it. The marble bridge has a very beautiful look in the late afternoon and it is worth stopping for a while at its highest point to observe the movement of the vessels. Near the bridge, there is the Mercado di Rialto, which for centuries has supplied the houses of the city's residents with fish, fruits and vegetables.

Gondola ride in Venice

Between one ride and another during your wanderings around the city, you can take the opportunity to take a gondola ride. They're not exactly a bargain, but they're undoubtedly a symbol of the city's romanticism, even more so with the gondoliers singing their songs. The activity costs from € 80 for 30 minutes for a group of 6 people and the tour can be done even during the night, when the canals of Venice get quieter. 

VENICE IS TREMENDOUSLY WONDERFUL. IT IS A DREAM FOR ANYONE, INCLUDING ME, THAT CAME TRUE IN JULY, 2023, TRAVELING AND GETTING TO KNOW OTHER PLACES TOO.