Venezia – la più bella città del mondo

Venice you MUST visit at least once in your life. It’s divided into six sestieri, or neighborhoods, each with its own personality and purpose; San Marco, Dorsoduro, San Polo, Santa Croce, Cannaregio and Castello. There are many options to get there. With a plane, by car or train, its up to you. If you coming with a car right after the bridge you will find public parking that will cost you 30€ for a day! Someone will say it’s quite expensive but for the city that is packed with tourist during the whole year I will say it reasonable. Here are mine top 5 things to do if you are visiting Venice for a day or two! So hop on in gondola because we are about to explore some canals.

This is probably one of the most original bookshops in the world located in the center of Venice. You will find an impressive collection of the books arranged in boats, gondolas, bathtubs. Shelves are boring and owner of this unique library, Luiggi Frizzo knows that. And books are not just to buy some of them have been transformed into veritable objects of furniture. In short Libereria Acqua Alta is defiantly one of the wonders of Venice, a must see place just a few steps from the Saint Mark square. Mark the following words if you want to experience this land of magic.

There are 4 bridges across main traffic canal of Venice – Canal Grande; the Rialto Bridge, Ponte degli Scalzi, Ponte della Costituzione and the Ponte della Academia. Some of them allows most scenic views. I did want to miss the opportunity to find a prefect spot for a sunset so I scheduled my arrival right on time for a sunset from the Ponte della Academia. Gladly recommend everyone to do the same, it was one of my favorite moments from the Venice trip.

Right before the bridge of Rialto and after the main market of Venice you will find this small square like a perfect midpoint of your long day of sightseeing. On the square Campo San Giacometto I’ve had the best pizza ever. It was hard to decide rather to zoom a food or the colorful buildings behind. We had a break in the restaurant Narazaria and I absolutely recommend it. Nice service, amazing food, reasonable prices and stunning view above all.

In my opinion rides with gondola are quite expensive and one of the main touristic trap everyone falls into willingly. The official rates if you are using gondola as a taxi are 80€ for up to 6 people for a 40 min ride; additional 20 minute increments cost 40€ and after 7pm the prices rises for extra 30 € for an hour. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t do it if you have some extra cash but with that money you can have ride in vaporetto, which is a waterbus of the “Venetian public transport ” and super luxuries dinner at the same time. One way ticket in vaporetto cost 7€ but will give you a unforgettable ride. Hop on and enjoy the view on the most memorable buildings of Venice. If you know that you will use this type of transport often you can purchase a travel card. For fares, time tables and all informations klick here.

At almost 99m, the Campanile is the city’s tallest building, originally built between 888-912. It served both as a watchtower and a bell tower and as a place of public humiliations : people of “scandolus behaviour” were hung in a cage from the top. The view of the lagoon from the top of the campanile will cost you 8€ but it totally worth it. The view is superb, taking in the whole lagoon and on a clear day the Dolomites in distance. Friendly tip : try to get there early before ‪9 AM‬ to avoid big crowds.

P.s. If you find that the line is too big go take vaporetto and climb to the Bell Tower of San Giorgio Maggiore’s Island; perfect spot to take photos and drink in the beauty view of Venice.

And if all these tips aren’t good enough for you just take some turns against the flow. Go directions avoided by the big crowd and you will get the chance to discover some amazing and fascinating things. If you get to dead-end here and there, no worries, it might still offer a surprisingly stunning view.

If you are staying more days there is a chance for you to visit more unique places like : Island of Murano and it’s Glass Workshop and take a colorful walk on the Island of Burano. Whatever you choose you will definitely be amazed by stunning views which Venice hide on every corner.

Thanks for reading and let me know if you visit any of this attractions and how did you like it.

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