Our tips for discovering Venice

Venice is one of the most incredible cities in Italy. The City of the Doges has an impressive architectural and cultural heritage. This popular destination is also a well-known romantic landmark. Enjoy a stay of visits around its canals. Here is our top selection:

1. Saint Mark's Square

St. Mark's Square is surrounded by beautiful buildings. In the past these were the buildings where the public prosecutors of Venice lived and worked, built in the sixteenth century. Bordered by arcades, the square is lined with numerous cafes and stores. Situated in the heart of the city, it is the main square that is bustling with nightlife in the evenings.

2. The Cannaregio district

The Cannaregio district is pleasant to walk around. It represents a popular and lively district a little less touristic than the center. There is the Jewish quarter of Venice; the Ghetto. Pretty synagogues such as the Scuola Spagnola and the Scuola Levantina are located there. The Cannaregio neighborhood also has a beautiful palace, Palazzo Ca' d'Oro. In fact, its façade was originally covered with gold. It has a collection of Tuscan paintings, sculptures and ceramics.

3. Attend the Venice Carnival

One of the most famous Carnivals in the world with the one in Rio. This festival takes place 10 days before Ash Wednesday and lasts until Shrove Tuesday, that is to say 20 days of festivity. Disguise and mask yourself. You will attend many parades, concerts, performances, costume contests... If you are lucky enough to pass through Venice during this festive period, you won't be disappointed by the entertainment that will be offered. 

4. The Ciccheti

Ciccheti are the tapas of Venice. They are perfect for your aperitifs but you can just as well compose your meal entirely of ciccheti. In the form of small pieces of bread topped with fish, meat or vegetables, cicchetti are eaten with a glass of Spritz. At the end of the day, go to a bàcaro, these are the small bars where an impressive variety of ciccheti are served.

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