Fondamenta Marco Giustinian, 8, 30141 Murano, Venice, Italy
The Murano Glass Museum collection is a must-see for any glass lover or history buff where you can walk through rooms filled with delicate blown-glass collections. It contains noteworthy Roman works and the Murano glass we know today, dating back to the 15th century. Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily with last admission at 4 p.m.
Calle Angelo dal Mistro, 3, 30141 Murano, Venice, Italy
Tucked away in a little alley not far from our hotel, this ice-cream parlor is the destination for homemade gelato lovers. Inquire with our team about the hours of this seasonal offering beloved by locals and tourists alike.
Calle Longa Santa Maria Formosa, 5176b, 30122 Venice, Italy
This bookstore is bliss for any bibliophile who has imagined climbing stairs of books or zigzagging among rudders, boats and bathtubs in a bookshop—the books are housed in alternative containers as protection from the city’s frequent floods (acqua alta means high water). Explore this intriguing location and get lost among the hundreds of books and years of Venice history.
Calle del Fontego dei Tedeschi, 30100 Venice, Italy
Surrounded by breathtaking architecture and bordering the waters of the Grand Canal, Fondaco dei Tedeschi is a marketplace housing world-class designers and stores. Take a break to enjoy one of the restaurants or bars or book a time to visit the rooftop for a cocktail with a view.
Sestiere San Polo, 30125 Venice, Italy
You cannot come to this part of the world and not make time to visit the Rialto Bridge, Ponte di Rialto in Italian. This stone-arch bridge crosses over the narrowest point of the Grand Canal in the heart of Venice and has been rebuilt several times since it was first constructed in 1173.
Piazza San Marco, 328, 30100 Venice, Italy
St. Mark's Basilica combines faith and the pomp of the ancient Republic of Venice in an extraordinary presentation. St. Mark's in Venice is a treasure of inestimable value with its five domes and the finely carved front with bas reliefs, sculptures, and mosaics.
Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice, Italy
Prepare to be amazed at the over-the-top indulgences at Doge’s Palace, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and one of Venice’s main landmarks. The palace was the residence of the doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the former Venetian Republic. Hours: 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. daily with last admission at 4:30 p.m.
