The capital of romance, the city of lovers The places to see in Venice are concentrated in a narrow area, but they are not few. I tried to create a list of Venice places to visit by summing them all up.. In addition to (or even primarily) this article; I recommend you to read my VENICE TRAVEL GUIDE, where I give general information about Venice and explain topics such as transportation, accommodation, shopping, and eating and drinking.
In this article, when we say “Venice, it’s always central Venice”. I will talk about the skin, that is, the island. In my other article that I recommend you to read, I explained that the city called Venice consists of an island (Venice we know) and the surrounding places.. In addition, almost all of the places such as museums, churches, and basilicas that will be mentioned are closed on December 25 and January 1, let me tell you collectively.
Now let’s look at the general situation of the island.
The name of the S-shaped channel passing through the middle of Venice Canal Grande (Grand Canal). The Grand Canal, the largest canal in Venice, was about 4 km long and 5 meters deep.. Its width varies between 30 meters and 70 meters.. Swimming in the canal is strictly prohibited, there are strict controls on this.
Grand Canal view over the Rialto Bridge
Venice consists of six districts (Italian: sestiere) scattered on both sides of the Grand Canal. San Marco, Cannaregio and Castello on the right side of the canal; on the left side are Dorsoduro, San Polo and Santa Croce regions.
The oldest and most famous of the four bridges connecting the opposite regions on the Grand Canal is San Marco. The Rialto Bridge between the districts of San Polo and San Polo. It is a must to watch the Grand Canal view over this bridge, which has become the symbol of Venice, and to visit the market places around it.
The sestiere, which is the busiest place to visit, is of course San Marco; because the famous St. Mark’s Square and its basilica are here. Let’s start with this region first.
Piazza San Marco (St.. Mark’s Square (St. Mark’s Square): This square, which is the center and heart of Venice and is the center and heart of Venice, is always full of tourists (and pigeons). Therefore, it would be beneficial for your accommodation to be close to St. Mark’s Square, of course, affordable hotels run out in a short time as everyone thinks the same.. By doing research on this subject, I prepared the article WHERE TO STAY IN VENICE, I recommend you to read it.. Click here to review all Venice hotels and their reviews and make a discounted reservation on booking.com.
There are two high columns on the side of the square towards the canal.. It is said that these columns were built in the past to show the end of the lagoon when coming by sea and thus to show the entrance of the city.. Those who named the columns are the patron saints of the city.. One of the first patron saints, St.. Theodore’s column and its angel at the top. The other is St.. Mark’s column and the winged lion statue on it. Mark (San Marco) Square.
St. St.. Theodore (right) and St.. Mark’s (left) columns.
The small square that stretches along the canal on the side of these two columns, that is, forms an L shape when considered together with St. Mark’s Square, is The Piazzetta It is called (Little Piazza – Little Square).
There are high columns on the other side of the square towards the basilica.. The dead bodies of the prisoners who were executed in the past were kept in these columns as an example, and these two columns have unpleasant stories as if the columns were red because of that.
In St. Mark’s Square There are historical cafes that have hosted famous visitors.. Cafe Florian, the square and the oldest cafe in Italy (built in 1720); It has been a meeting place for many writers, poets and musicians.. Similarly, Cafe Quadri is one of the famous cafes of historical importance.. I don’t think I need to tell you that these stylish and luxurious cafes are very expensive.. But even if your budget is limited, you can go and see it from the outside, especially Cafe Florian was very nice to me with its nostalgic look.. When the basilica is behind you, the cafe is on the left side of the square.
Red columns rising in front of St. Mark’s Square and Basilica.
If you came during the Venice Carnival, you will most likely come across people in costumes and shows in St. Mark’s Square.. If you came in the summer, you will listen to the open-air concerts in St. Mark’s Square again in the evenings.. In short; In your Venice trip, every road will turn and turn around this square
Basilica di San Marco (St. Mark’s Basilica): The thousand squares in St. Mark’s Square This year-old basilica was an example of Byzantine architecture and was designed based on Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.. The shiny gilded embroidery on the front will draw your attention; these were made to symbolize the power and wealth of Venice.
