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Venice for history buffs

The places where context changes what you see, and where taking a little longer pays off.

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53 places worth your time

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  1. St Mark's Basilica01San Marco · attractionSt Mark's BasilicaSt Mark's Basilica rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  2. Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale)02San Marco · attractionDoge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale)Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  3. Gallerie dell'Accademia03Dorsoduro · attractionGallerie dell'AccademiaGallerie dell'Accademia rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  4. Scuola Grande di San Rocco04San Polo · attractionScuola Grande di San RoccoScuola Grande di San Rocco rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  5. Venice Biennale05Castello · experienceVenice BiennaleVenice Biennale rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  6. Basilica dei Frari06San Polo · attractionBasilica dei FrariBasilica dei Frari rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  7. St Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)07San Marco · attractionSt Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)St Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  8. Peggy Guggenheim Collection08Dorsoduro · attractionPeggy Guggenheim CollectionPeggy Guggenheim Collection rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  9. Ca' Rezzonico09Dorsoduro · attractionCa' RezzonicoCa' Rezzonico rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  10. Teatro La Fenice10San Marco · attractionTeatro La FeniceTeatro La Fenice rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  11. St Mark's Museum & the Bronze Horses11San Marco · attractionSt Mark's Museum & the Bronze HorsesSt Mark's Museum & the Bronze Horses rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  12. Doge's Palace 'Secret Itineraries' Tour12San Marco · experienceDoge's Palace 'Secret Itineraries' TourDoge's Palace 'Secret Itineraries' Tour rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  13. Torcello13Torcello · destinationTorcelloTorcello rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  14. Cannaregio & the Jewish Ghetto14Cannaregio & the Jewish Ghetto · neighborhoodCannaregio & the Jewish GhettoCannaregio & the Jewish Ghetto rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  15. Dorsoduro15Dorsoduro · neighborhoodDorsoduroDorsoduro rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  16. St Mark's Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio)16San Marco · attractionSt Mark's Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio)St Mark's Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  17. San Giorgio Maggiore17San Giorgio Maggiore · attractionSan Giorgio MaggioreSan Giorgio Maggiore rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  18. Punta della Dogana18Dorsoduro · attractionPunta della DoganaPunta della Dogana rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  19. Chorus Pass (Venice Churches)19Venice (citywide) · passChorus Pass (Venice Churches)Chorus Pass (Venice Churches) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  20. Venice Carnival20San Marco · experienceVenice CarnivalVenice Carnival rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  21. Grand Canal Vaporetto Ride (Line 1)21San Marco · experienceGrand Canal Vaporetto Ride (Line 1)Grand Canal Vaporetto Ride (Line 1) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  22. Murano (Glass Island)22Murano · destinationMurano (Glass Island)Murano (Glass Island) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  23. Vivaldi 'Four Seasons' Church Concert23San Marco · experienceVivaldi 'Four Seasons' Church ConcertVivaldi 'Four Seasons' Church Concert rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  24. Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute24Dorsoduro · attractionBasilica di Santa Maria della SaluteBasilica di Santa Maria della Salute rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  25. Ca' d'Oro (Galleria Franchetti)25Cannaregio · attractionCa' d'Oro (Galleria Franchetti)Ca' d'Oro (Galleria Franchetti) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  26. Rialto Market (Pescaria & Erberia)26San Polo · attractionRialto Market (Pescaria & Erberia)Rialto Market (Pescaria & Erberia) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  27. Cicchetti & Bacaro Crawl27Cannaregio · experienceCicchetti & Bacaro CrawlCicchetti & Bacaro Crawl rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  28. Castello & the Arsenale28Castello & the Arsenale · neighborhoodCastello & the ArsenaleCastello & the Arsenale rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  29. St Mark's Square Museums Pass / Museum Pass29San Marco · passSt Mark's Square Museums Pass / Museum PassSt Mark's Square Museums Pass / Museum Pass rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  30. Santa Maria dei Miracoli30Cannaregio · attractionSanta Maria dei MiracoliSanta Maria dei Miracoli rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  31. Cantina Do Mori31Venice · restaurantCantina Do MoriCantina Do Mori rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  32. Ca' Sagredo Hotel32Venice · hotelCa' Sagredo HotelCa' Sagredo Hotel rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  33. Harry's Bar33Venice · restaurantHarry's BarHarry's Bar rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  34. The Gritti Palace34Venice · hotelThe Gritti PalaceThe Gritti Palace rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  35. Aman Venice35Venice · hotelAman VeniceAman Venice rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  36. Rialto Bridge36San Polo · attractionRialto BridgeRialto Bridge rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  37. Traghetto Grand Canal Crossing37San Polo · experienceTraghetto Grand Canal CrossingTraghetto Grand Canal Crossing rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  38. St Mark's Campanile38San Marco · attractionSt Mark's CampanileSt Mark's Campanile rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  39. Bridge of Sighs39San Marco · attractionBridge of SighsBridge of Sighs rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  40. Scala Contarini del Bovolo40San Marco · attractionScala Contarini del BovoloScala Contarini del Bovolo rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  41. Acqua Alta & the MOSE Barriers41Venice (citywide) · experienceAcqua Alta & the MOSE BarriersAcqua Alta & the MOSE Barriers rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  42. Islands Boat Tour (Murano-Burano-Torcello)42Venice (lagoon) · experienceIslands Boat Tour (Murano-Burano-Torcello)Islands Boat Tour (Murano-Burano-Torcello) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  43. Hotel Danieli, A Marriott Luxury Collection Hotel43Venice · hotelHotel Danieli, A Marriott Luxury Collection HotelHotel Danieli, A Marriott Luxury Collection Hotel rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  44. Gondola Ride44San Marco · experienceGondola RideGondola Ride offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  45. Burano (Colour & Lace Island)45Burano · destinationBurano (Colour & Lace Island)Burano (Colour & Lace Island) offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  46. Giudecca46Giudecca · neighborhoodGiudeccaGiudecca offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  47. Trattoria alla Madonna47Venice · restaurantTrattoria alla MadonnaTrattoria alla Madonna offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  48. All'Arco48Venice · restaurantAll'ArcoAll'Arco offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  49. Ristorante Quadri49Venice · restaurantRistorante QuadriRistorante Quadri offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  50. Londra Palace50Venice · hotelLondra PalaceLondra Palace offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  51. Libreria Acqua Alta51Castello · attractionLibreria Acqua AltaLibreria Acqua Alta offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  52. Mercerie Shopping Streets52San Marco · experienceMercerie Shopping StreetsMercerie Shopping Streets offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  53. Rosa Salva53Venice · restaurantRosa SalvaRosa Salva offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict