Best of Venice: 70 Top Places & Fun Activities • CityScrolls Guide

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20 Top Picks

If we had to narrow it down from the 70 iconic places in our guide, we'd recommend these 20 popular spots as must-see.

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Beyond Sightseeing

Spice up your stay in Venice with quintessential Venetian activities and experiences!

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About Venezia [ve'nɛttsja]

There's nothing quite like Venice anywhere else in the world!

The improbable existence of a city in the middle of a lagoon gives Venice a magical and surreal aura.

Venice viewed from the lagoon

Water canals replace streets

In Venice, everything is done on foot or by boat. There's no noise from car traffic. Only the sound of voices, footsteps and the splashing of water.

Start from Canal Grande

A sightseeing paradise

Are you up for the challenge of exploring all 70 top places featured in our guide?

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Venice will not disappoint you

Rather than simply following the crowds, use CityScrolls to discover the attractions that interest you.

Have fun exploring Venice!

Because no matter how many times you've been, a visit to Venice will always surprise you with something new.

Time to say goodbye?

Practical info about transfers to Venice's Marco Polo and Treviso airports.

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