Venice
Known as Venezia to Italians, Venice stretches across several small islands in a marshy, salt water lagoon. The Venetian Republic was a major sea power and center of the Crusades, as well as an important center of commerce and art in the Renaissance.
Required Sights |
Special Notes |
| Basilica San Marco | a. San Marco square is where most of the Carnivale activities take place |
| Rialto Bridge | This sits over the Grand Canal, lots of shops |
| Palazzo Ducale | 9th century castle |
| Island of Murano | famous for its glass |
Recommended Sights |
Special Notes |
| Galleria dell’ academia | Holds Titian’s Pieta and a lot of other Venetian art |
| Santi Giovanni e Paolo | |
| Ventian Ghetto | Where jewish Venetians were held centuries ago |
| Venice is AWESOME during Carnivale, but packed; try to plan your trip to Venice during Carnivale, but be sure to book your hostel waaaaaaaay in advance |
The Grand Canal
San Marco
The Doge's Palace