Verdict

Venice for history buffs

The places with real depth, for travellers who came for the history.

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Venice travel
  1. St Mark's Basilica1.St Mark's BasilicaFor history & culture, St Mark's Basilica delivers.
  2. Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale)2.Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale)For history & culture, Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) delivers.
  3. Gallerie dell'Accademia3.Gallerie dell'AccademiaFor history & culture, Gallerie dell'Accademia delivers.
  4. Scuola Grande di San Rocco4.Scuola Grande di San RoccoFor history & culture, Scuola Grande di San Rocco delivers.
  5. Venice Biennale5.Venice BiennaleFor history & culture, Venice Biennale delivers.
  6. Basilica dei Frari6.Basilica dei FrariFor history & culture, Basilica dei Frari delivers.
  7. St Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)7.St Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)For history & culture, St Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) delivers.
  8. Peggy Guggenheim Collection8.Peggy Guggenheim CollectionFor history & culture, Peggy Guggenheim Collection delivers.
  9. Ca' Rezzonico9.Ca' RezzonicoFor history & culture, Ca' Rezzonico delivers.
  10. Teatro La Fenice10.Teatro La FeniceFor history & culture, Teatro La Fenice delivers.
  11. St Mark's Museum & the Bronze Horses11.St Mark's Museum & the Bronze HorsesFor history & culture, St Mark's Museum & the Bronze Horses delivers.
  12. Doge's Palace 'Secret Itineraries' Tour12.Doge's Palace 'Secret Itineraries' TourFor history & culture, Doge's Palace 'Secret Itineraries' Tour delivers.
  13. Torcello13.TorcelloFor history & culture, Torcello delivers.
  14. Cannaregio & the Jewish Ghetto14.Cannaregio & the Jewish GhettoFor history & culture, Cannaregio & the Jewish Ghetto delivers.
  15. Dorsoduro15.DorsoduroFor history & culture, Dorsoduro delivers.
  16. St Mark's Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio)16.St Mark's Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio)For history & culture, St Mark's Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio) delivers.
  17. San Giorgio Maggiore17.San Giorgio MaggioreFor history & culture, San Giorgio Maggiore delivers.
  18. Punta della Dogana18.Punta della DoganaFor history & culture, Punta della Dogana delivers.
  19. Chorus Pass (Venice Churches)19.Chorus Pass (Venice Churches)For history & culture, Chorus Pass (Venice Churches) delivers.
  20. Venice Carnival20.Venice CarnivalFor history & culture, Venice Carnival delivers.
  21. Grand Canal Vaporetto Ride (Line 1)21.Grand Canal Vaporetto Ride (Line 1)For history & culture, Grand Canal Vaporetto Ride (Line 1) delivers.
  22. Murano (Glass Island)22.Murano (Glass Island)For history & culture, Murano (Glass Island) delivers.
  23. Vivaldi 'Four Seasons' Church Concert23.Vivaldi 'Four Seasons' Church ConcertFor history & culture, Vivaldi 'Four Seasons' Church Concert delivers.
  24. Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute24.Basilica di Santa Maria della SaluteFor history & culture, Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute delivers.
  25. Ca' d'Oro (Galleria Franchetti)25.Ca' d'Oro (Galleria Franchetti)For history & culture, Ca' d'Oro (Galleria Franchetti) delivers.
  26. Rialto Market (Pescaria & Erberia)26.Rialto Market (Pescaria & Erberia)For history & culture, Rialto Market (Pescaria & Erberia) delivers.
  27. Cicchetti & Bacaro Crawl27.Cicchetti & Bacaro CrawlFor history & culture, Cicchetti & Bacaro Crawl delivers.
  28. Castello & the Arsenale28.Castello & the ArsenaleFor history & culture, Castello & the Arsenale delivers.
  29. St Mark's Square Museums Pass / Museum Pass29.St Mark's Square Museums Pass / Museum PassFor history & culture, St Mark's Square Museums Pass / Museum Pass delivers.
  30. Santa Maria dei Miracoli30.Santa Maria dei MiracoliFor history & culture, Santa Maria dei Miracoli delivers.
  31. Cantina Do Mori31.Cantina Do MoriFor history & culture, Cantina Do Mori delivers.
  32. Ca' Sagredo Hotel32.Ca' Sagredo HotelFor history & culture, Ca' Sagredo Hotel delivers.
  33. Harry's Bar33.Harry's BarFor history & culture, Harry's Bar delivers.
  34. The Gritti Palace34.The Gritti PalaceFor history & culture, The Gritti Palace delivers.
  35. Aman Venice35.Aman VeniceFor history & culture, Aman Venice delivers.
  36. Rialto Bridge36.Rialto BridgeFor history & culture, Rialto Bridge delivers.
  37. Traghetto Grand Canal Crossing37.Traghetto Grand Canal CrossingFor history & culture, Traghetto Grand Canal Crossing delivers.
  38. St Mark's Campanile38.St Mark's CampanileFor history & culture, St Mark's Campanile delivers.
  39. Bridge of Sighs39.Bridge of SighsFor history & culture, Bridge of Sighs delivers.
  40. Scala Contarini del Bovolo40.Scala Contarini del BovoloFor history & culture, Scala Contarini del Bovolo delivers.
  41. Acqua Alta & the MOSE Barriers41.Acqua Alta & the MOSE BarriersFor history & culture, Acqua Alta & the MOSE Barriers delivers.
  42. Islands Boat Tour (Murano-Burano-Torcello)42.Islands Boat Tour (Murano-Burano-Torcello)For history & culture, Islands Boat Tour (Murano-Burano-Torcello) delivers.
  43. Hotel Danieli, A Marriott Luxury Collection Hotel43.Hotel Danieli, A Marriott Luxury Collection HotelFor history & culture, Hotel Danieli, A Marriott Luxury Collection Hotel delivers.
  44. Gondola Ride44.Gondola RideFor history & culture, Gondola Ride is hit or miss.
  45. Burano (Colour & Lace Island)45.Burano (Colour & Lace Island)For history & culture, Burano (Colour & Lace Island) is hit or miss.
  46. Giudecca46.GiudeccaFor history & culture, Giudecca is hit or miss.
  47. Trattoria alla Madonna47.Trattoria alla MadonnaFor history & culture, Trattoria alla Madonna is hit or miss.
  48. All'Arco48.All'ArcoFor history & culture, All'Arco is hit or miss.
  49. Ristorante Quadri49.Ristorante QuadriFor history & culture, Ristorante Quadri is hit or miss.
  50. Londra Palace50.Londra PalaceFor history & culture, Londra Palace is hit or miss.
  51. Libreria Acqua Alta51.Libreria Acqua AltaFor history & culture, Libreria Acqua Alta is hit or miss.
  52. Mercerie Shopping Streets52.Mercerie Shopping StreetsFor history & culture, Mercerie Shopping Streets is hit or miss.
  53. Rosa Salva53.Rosa SalvaFor history & culture, Rosa Salva is hit or miss.

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