Italy through its cities
Every city has its own rhythm, its own streets and its own feeling of home.
Venice
Venice unfolds through waterways, bridges and intimate squares. Palaces and artistic heritage sit alongside contemporary culture, while each district has its own connection to the lagoon. Beyond the famous views, everyday city life continues at its own pace.
Places to start with
St Mark's Square
The basilica, bell tower and Doge's Palace form Venice's ceremonial centre. Historic cafés complete an architectural ensemble opening towards the lagoon.
Rialto Bridge
The sixteenth-century stone arch joins the banks of the Grand Canal. Shops recall its trading history, while the crest overlooks Venice's principal waterway.
La Fenice Theatre
The opera house on Campo San Fantin has been rebuilt after two fires. Its history and musical life reveal another side of Venice beyond the canals.
Murano
Murano's islands are closely associated with artistic glassmaking. Workshops and the Glass Museum in Palazzo Giustinian show how this craft shaped the lagoon's history.
Cannaregio: around the canal bend
Explore the canals of northern Cannaregio, the historic Jewish quarter and Madonna dell'Orto church with its Tintoretto paintings. In the evening, pause at a bacaro, one of the small local bars serving cicchetti snacks.
Explore beyond the city
Based on information from Italia.it. Check visiting arrangements on each attraction's own website.