Let's begin our sunset cruise from the end of the canal connecting to the lagoon and sail upstream, passing by
Punta della Dogana
Traveling aboard the Line #1 public waterbus, commonly known as vaporetto
Right of Palazzo Barbaro Wolkoff is Palazzo Dario that gained a reputation for being cursed, according to local legends
The allure of Palazzo Dario inspired the painter Claude Monet to create impressionist depictions
The Murano glass mosaics of Palazzo Barbarigo
On the opposite bank: Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti and Palazzo Barbaro, right before Ponte dell'Accademia
Palazzo Loredan dell'Ambasciatore used to serve as the residence for ambassadors of the Austrian Empire
Palazzetto Stern, an elegant exemplar of neo-Gothic architecture, now operates as a hotel
The impressive
Ca' Rezzonico hosting the Museum of 18th-century Venetian Life
Palazzo Giustinian, characterized by its late Venetian Gothic style, served as the final residence of Princess Louise of Artois who belonged to the French House of Bourbon
Adjacent to Palazzo Giustinian is Ca' Foscari, once the residence of Doge Foscari and now hosting a university
Palazzo Balbi with its distinctive obelisk-shaped pinnacles
Palazzo Papadopoli has been transformed into an ultra-luxury hotel, widely acclaimed as the finest hotel in Venice
Up until 1854,
Rialto Bridge was the only bridge spanning the Grand Canal
Sunset casting its glow across the Grand Canal
The Ca' Vendramin Calergi palace is home to the Casino of Venice and is notable as the place where composer Richard Wagner passed away
An example of a 'fondaco', a building combining warehouse facilities with the merchant's residence: Fondaco dei Turchi is now housing the
Museo di Storia Naturale
Intense boat traffic is common while passing by the elegant Chiesa dei Santi Geremia e Lucia on the left bank
During a nighttime magical cruise, the palazzos are revealed in a mysterious ambiance
The restaurants lining the canal come alive once again during dinner time
Just envision all the gatherings, both from the past and present, that occur within these opulent palazzos
