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1. MURANO:
Pick up a
delicate vase of blown
glass as your one-of-a-kind
souvenir from the glass
factory on this small island
accessible by ferry from Venice.
2. ST. MARK’S SQUARE:
Savor a perfect cup
of Italian coffee at Caffè Florian while taking
in an orchestra performance in the piazza.
3. ST. MARK’S BASILICA:
Art, architecture,
and ancient treasures dazzle at this church,
which is nearly 1,000 years old.
4. ST. MARK’S CAMPANILE:
Ride the elevator
to the top of the bell tower for a gasp-inducing view of terra-cotta rooftops and the sea beyond.
5. BRIDGE OF SIGHS:
Sigh with wonder on the landmark bridge, where, according to legend, prisoners
of days past had their last glimpse of freedom before entering the doge’s dungeon.
6. RIALTO:
Take in the scent of the sea as you stroll through the fish and produce market, perhaps
picking up some picnic fixings.
7. BLUEMOON VENICE:
Put on a mask — crafted from papier-mâché at this local workshop — and
slip into festival mode, even if it’s not Carnival time.
8. VENETIAN GHETTO:
Explore the world’s original ghetto, kept as it was in the 16th century when the
city’s Jews were forced to live in the confined area.
9. LIDO DI VENEZIA:
Slip away to this nearby island for an afternoon on the beach.
10. HARRY’S BAR:
Order a bellini and make a toast to Ernest Hemingway, Orson Welles, and other
famous patrons.
“Venice can be easily reached by water-taxi from the Venice airport. Renting a car is a waste of money because in
Venice you cannot use it. It is worth it only if you decide to make a bigger tour visiting Verona, Vicenza, and other cities
around Venice.”
— MassaroFamily
Verona:
Spend some time wandering the romantic streets — balconies
included — of Romeo and Juliet’s hometown. (1:15)
hy Go?
For the bragging rights. Forget
1,000 Places to See Before You Die
; if there were a
10 Places to See Before
You Die
book, Venice would still make the cut. Basilicas and ornate palaces shape a skyline that has inspired beauty for
centuries, from the ballads of gondoliers to the intricate detail of tiny
millefiori
glass beads. Whether on foot or by boat,
allow yourself to get lost amid the canals, squares, and streets that wrap around the magical and amazingly compact
city.
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