35 THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN VENICE

Ok, you already have the train, plane, bus, boat or donkey ticket in your hand. You are ready to go to the city "dell'ammmmore": Venice. And now you are looking ideas about the essential places of Venice, do not? Well here you have us! Let's tell you 35 things to see and do Venice, some very typical (which will be for something), and others ... well of our roll.

1 / PIAZZA SAN MARCO: is the icon of Venice. And a 3 in 1: there you can admire the “Basilica of San Marco", the "Campanile" and the "Palazzo Ducale”.

2 / BIG CHANNEL : It would be like the Gran Vía of Madrid, or the Diagonal of Barcelona, ​​that is, the main artery of the city. But in this case, instead of cars and electric motorcycles, boats and gondolas circulate around here. On its sides you can admire the most beautiful Venetian palaces, which once belonged to the powerful families.

3 / LOOK FOR THE MOST RARE “NISSIOETI”: are the signs that indicate the names of the streets of the city. There are some truly curious!

4 / FROZEN ICE CREAM: Italian "gelati" are the best in the world. Good, nice and cheap (just in case you ask the price, but they would have to cost between € 1.50 and € 2).

5 / PONTE DEI SOSPIRI: And the sighs were not of those romantics, but rather those of terror: it is the bridge that the prisoners of the prison passed before they were executed, today it has become a symbol of the city.

6 / “SESTIERI”: If you have time, go through each of the sestieri, the neighborhoods of the city. There are 6: Cannaregio, Castello, Dorsoduro, San Polo, Santa Croce Y San Marco. All hide treasures.

7 / GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM: with his interesting permanent exhibition dedicated to the best artists of the 19th and 20th century: Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Miró, Chirico, Mondrian, Magritte, Kandinsky or Malevich. For a couple of euros more you can buy the ticket online here and skip the lines!

8 / PONTE RIALTO: the most beautiful bridge in the city that will give you the best view of the Canal Grande.

9 / JEWISH GHETTO: It is the first Jewish neighborhood built in Europe. In it you can visit the synagogues of the city and the Holocaust memorial, taste the koshér food and stroll through the attraction Ghetto Novo.

10 / HANDCRAFTED STORES: Do not forget to visit a “maschere” carnival shop. Prices are not tailored to the backpacker but looking is free!

11 / NAVIGATE: Depending on the thickness of your wallet you can do it in gondola or vaporetto. Although there are alternatives not so expensive, such as sharing a gondola for about € 30 (per person). Although if you prefer only one for you, you can always try to haggle the price directly with the gondolier, if you get € 50 for 45 minutes you are a negotiator (the price is € 80 for that time). And if you do it with dinner included in a Venetian galleon and you finish the trip!

12 / ENJOY VENICE IN PARTIES: Carnevale, Redentore, Biennale and other great festivals in the city give a unique atmosphere that makes the trip unforgettable (even more). You can see the dates of the celebrations here.

13 / ENJOY VENICE WITHOUT PARTIES: But if you go on dates without holidays, do not be sad, because perhaps it is better: prices will not be in the clouds and you can enjoy the city with fewer tourists.

14 / PASS THROUGH ONE OF THE WORLD'S STRONGEST STREETS: but do it before eating, or the risk of getting stuck will be high. The street in question is Calletta Varisco and measures only 53 cm!

15 / LOSE: The best thing you can do is forget the map and be guided by instinct, only then can you discover unique and authentic corners.

16 / PIRTE PIRIPI WITH A SPRITZ: We don't want you to end up drunk under the influence of alcoholazo, but a pyripi tad with some spritz yes! It is one of the most popular drinks in northeastern Italy. You can't leave without trying it!

17 / QUESTION ALWAYS PRICES: Never ask for something without asking the price, depending on where you are, the account may be requested!

18 / LA FENICE: one of the most beautiful Italian theaters that, like the Phoenix, always resurfaces from its ashes. You can book your ticket without a queue and with an audio guide here.

19 / CICCHETTI AND OMBRE: It is a fun and low cost way to eat in Venice: "tapas" and wines. Here we leave you a guide of the best Bacari (tapas bar) in Venice.

20 / VENETA GASTRONOMY: not only pasta and pizza lives the Italian man. Do not miss the post of "eating for Venice" where we tell you what are the typical dishes of the city and this article with a few restaurants where to eat in Venice (good and cheap)

Let's go for number 20, relax, take a breath and go for the things to see and do in Venice missing!

21 / VENICE IN VIEW OF A BIRD: don't miss the view from the plane! If you arrive via land, do not despair: you can climb the campanille of San Marco!

22 / OTHER INTERESTING VIEWS: If you have not had time to take the camera on the plane, calm down. In Venice there are other places from which to get good panoramic views:St Mark's Campanile(€ 8), the roof of the T Fondaco dei Tedeschi(free, with reservation) and the spiral staircaseContarini del Bovolo Palace (7€).

23 / BURAN VISIT: I have fallen in love with their houses of thousands of colors and old ladies who knit. Look at everything that awaits you in Burano.

24 / AND MURANO: Very interesting this island with its glass factories and the famous "murrine".

25 / HOUSES AND PALACES: in Venice every house is a work of art in itself. Not to mention the typical Venetian palaces with unique Gothic and Byzantine influences such as the Cá d'Oro, Rezzonical Cá, Cà Pesaro…

26 / LOOK FOR A VERY ITALIAN GONDOLIERE: black and white striped t-shirt and to be able to sing “oh sole mio”! Maybe it's asking too much, but there are!

27 / RIALTO MARKET: among other tourists you will find chefs in search of the best ingredients and friendly old ladies. You will have an authentic Venetian experience in this fish and vegetable market. Mind you, go early in the morning!

28 / SAN MARCO DE NIGHT: They say it is an almost mystical experience. No doubt it has something hypnotic to walk through the small squares and alleyways under the dim lights of the street lamps and without the thousands of tourists on their way to San Marco.

29 / ITALIAN BREAKFAST: it would capuccino e cornetto. Remember to ask for prices, I do not want to have the death of your bank account in conscience! Calculate about US $ 2.50 - € 3.50.

30 / SYMBOLIC PHOTO: the symbol of Venice is the Winged lion, look for him throughout the city and don't leave without a photo with him! It brings a lot of luck (I just invented this, but trying doesn't hurt!).

31 / CRAZY AT SUNSET: if sunset is the most special moment of the day, imagine Venice! Do not go to the hotel before the sun goes down !!

32 / TRAFFIC SIGNALS: You will know that in Venice there are no cars, no motorcycles, no bikes, but it is full of unique signs in the world. Do not miss it.

33 / KAYAK TOUR: a different way to visit Venice from its canals. It is not the lowest cost there is, but certainly an original idea! (€ 95 half day, more info at www.venicekayak.com).

34 / BICYCLE: it is forbidden to go on the streets by bicycle ... but on the canals? Look what the rock has invented (//shuttlebike.com/).

35 / FREE TOUR: A free tour of the streets of Venice is always a good idea, even if you are not sure that a tip always suits you. There are two: tour of the monumental Venice and tour of the unknown Venice.

These are the 35 things thatSee and do in Venice We recommend you Surely we forget many things, if you have more tips or advice do not be vaguete and leave us a comment!

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