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Top 15 Historical Sites in Venice - 2023
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Discover the rich history of Venice through its iconic landmarks, monuments, and archaeological sites. Immerse yourself in its cultural heritage and explore the fascinating stories of the past. Uncover the secrets of this historical city and embark on a journey through time.
Updated Oct 2023
- 4.6/5252 ReviewsFrom49.19
based on 26989 reviews"Highly recommended! It was a hot day and it was worth skipping the long queue. You can visit in the morning if you can, because the palace has no air conditioning, absolutely visual shock! The photos don’t show it well."Venice2.1km from downtownHighlights: The Doge's Palace, built in the ninth century, was the residence of Dodge, the former Doge. The Doge's Palace was originally a Byzantine-style defensive castle, and the huge expenditure when it was established showed the power and wealth of the Republic of Venice at that time. Architectural Style The present building was mainly constructed between 1309 and 1424. In 1574, the Governor's Palace was severely damaged by a fire. Although the designers of the time submitted designs in the neoclassical style, subsequent reconstructions continued the original Gothic style. However, there are also some classicist features, such as the Bridge of Sighs, built since the 16th century, through which the Doge's Palace is connected to the prison. Today, the Doge's Palace is a museum where visitors can admire paintings of Venice depicted by Tintoretto and Veronese. The Governor's Palace, which has a ㄇ-shaped internal structure, is divided into three floors, and the two sides facing the square and the wharf are its main walls. In a geometric pattern of white and rose marble, a solid wall is placed on the third floor, with A-line lace interspersed with gothic flame-shaped minarets on the upper edge. The second floor is a Gothic pointed-vault loggia decorated with four-leaf ornaments, and the Gothic arcade on the lower floor is supported by columns to support the two arches on the second floor. This not only subtly breaks the traditional Gothic design, but also subverts the traditional architectural principles to overcome the problem of the top heavy and the bottom light. It retains the original Byzantine concept and integrates the Gothic design to become a light and slender masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture. . Buy a ticket from the ticket entrance on the Slavic Embankment. There is a simple map behind the ticket, indicating the location of the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica and the adjacent Craft Museum. Many original sculptures from the Doge's Palace are displayed in the Craft Museum. After entering the exhibition hall, you first come to the atrium, which is characterized by Renaissance-style marble carvings. Here you can see the "onion head" dome of the adjoining St. Mark's Basilica, with a clock-shaped marble facade on it. The first floor of the cloister on the three sides of the courtyard is a Renaissance-style regular round arch, and the second floor is a Gothic pointed arch, which is different from the Gothic pointed arch in the facade of the Governor's Palace. On the promenade on the second floor, there are several lion mouths in the shape of a lion's head, which are used to receive anonymous reporting letters. The public only needs to put the letter into the mouth of the lion. At that time, the Venice government encouraged whistleblowers and protected whistleblowers. Three locks were specially set up in the mailbox, which must be opened by three persons with three keys. In addition, standing on the sky balcony of the promenade on the second floor, you can overlook St. Mark's Square and the lagoon. There are 8 statues from the ancient Greek period in the courtyard. There are two finely carved bronze water wells on the ground in the courtyard, which are considered to be exquisite works of Venice in the 16th century. This well can absorb water from the outside waterway to the atrium for storage. In the past, it was the best quality water in Venice. Every day, many traders came to the Doge's Palace to fetch water, and then took the well water to distant areas to sell it. Then came to the official starting point of the tour route - the golden stairs, from which you entered the interior of the Governor's Palace. At the entrance of the golden staircase arch, the Hercules on the left is Hercules slaying the snake demon, and the god Atlas on the right is carrying the earth. They are above the stone pillars on the two sides of the entrance to represent the power of Venice symbol of. The golden stairs built in the 16th century were only used by nobles and important guests to enter the palace. The stairs can be said to be resplendent, and the ceiling carvings on the top are actually made of plaster and then decorated with a layer of gold foil. Follow the golden stairs to the third floor of the Governor's Palace. Every room here is as luxurious as possible. From the ceiling to the surrounding walls, there are magnificent decorations everywhere. However, according to the regulations here, photography is not allowed above the second floor. The main halls of the Governor's Mansion include the Map Hall, the Four Entrance Halls, the Conference Hall, the Ten-person Hall, the Elder Hall and the Grand Conference Hall. The walls of the map hall are decorated with world maps, and two huge globes are kept inside. In the conference hall, there is Tintoretto's giant mural "Paradise", which is based on Dante's "The Divine Comedy". There are more than 700 figures in the painting, which is called the world's largest oil painting. After visiting the various halls, go to the armory displaying various weapons, guns, ammunition and armor, which preserves the weapons of the Crusades, the first machine gun imitated according to Da Vinci's design, and the shocking chastity belt . Then the passage becomes dark and you will come to the cell located in the basement of the Doge's Palace. The number of prison cells at that time was not enough, so a new prison was built next to the palace, which became an independent building for the purpose of imprisoning prisoners in history, and the Bridge of Sighs connecting the two places was also built.Show Less - 3.3/57 Reviewsbased on 995 reviews"Witness the legacy of Venetian naval craftsmanship as you explore the impressive structures"Venice2.8km from downtown
- 4.7/545 Reviewsbased on 3073 reviews"Small buildings in Canare and Ou, hidden in a different complex, have a small but me square in front. Because the architectural design is very chic, it is still found at a glance, the shape is exquisite and simple."Venice898m from downtownHighlights: The St. Rocco Hall is the patron saint of the Black Death - the church of St. Rocco's believers. It is named after the Cathedral of St. Rocco. Construction started in the early 16th century by Bart Romeo Bonn, completed in the middle of the 16th century, and contains numerous frescoes painted in the 16th century. The well-known artist Tintoretto is also a member here. He used to be responsible for the painting and decoration of the synagogue and making oil paintings in various halls. He died 7 years after the completion of one of the works in the synagogue. The halls on the first and second floors are filled with 67 works that he spent 23 years completing, including "The Shepherd's Service", "The Glorious Saint" Rocco", "Exodus", etc.Show Less
- 4.7/521 Reviews
based on 612 reviews"The museum has a very spacious feel, and there are many twentieth-century collections, and there are many well-known artists, especially some Italian artists. We also saw artwork from the late twentieth century when we visited, which is well worth a visit, and there is a lovely cafe with a view of the canal if you sit by the window."Venice1.3km from downtownHighlights: The Palazzo Pesaro (Museum of the Orient) was built in 1676 and completed in 1710. It is a building designed by Longner and one of the oldest buildings along the Grand Canal. Its interior has now become the Oriental Museum, and there are more than 30,000 collections of Prince Henry's travels in Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Japan and other countries. Exhibits all kinds of clothing, weapons, musical instruments and porcelain from China. These cultural relics are from the 17th-18th century, which is the Edo period in Japan. The weapons in the museum are worth seeing.Show Less - 4.5/545 Reviewsbased on 2272 reviews"Torredell’ Orologio St. Mark’s Cathedral is to the left of the clock tower, which reads in Latin inscription: “I count only happy times.” Two conspicuous bronze statues of the Moors covered in dark green rust. Legend has it that the Venetians blinded the clock tower clock makers in case they created the same work for rival cities. The film Space City was filmed here. The copper man on the right seemed to be broken and didn't move much when the clock was ringing. The flying lion below is a symbol of Venice, which can be seen in many places."Venice2km from downtownHighlights: The Clock Tower is located in Venice, Italy. It consists of a tower with a clock, and two lower buildings. The tower and clock date back to the end of the 15th century. Its great clock, visible from the waters of the lagoon, draws everyone's attention to the wealth and glory of Venice. The tower's lower two floors feature huge arches leading to the city's main street, the Merceria, which connects the political and religious center of Piazza San Marco with the commercial and financial center of Rialto.Show Less
- 4.5/539 Reviewsbased on 132 reviews"This historic cathedral is also very attractive, the church's many facilities are quite simple, when you come here to visit, you can also see a lot of art, the Cathedral of Notre Dame can also see a very long historical complex in Venice."Venice1.6km from downtownHighlights: The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary in Venice, also known as the "Jesuit Church", is an 18th-century Dominican church close to the Giudeca Aqueduct, one of Venice's most important waterways. This classical-style building retains its original layout and rich Rococo decorations, with paintings by artists such as Tintoretto, Piazzetta and Tiepolo. The church and almost all of its sculptures and paintings were completed within 30 years: construction began in 1725, consecration in 1743, and sculpture decoration in place in 1755. Among them, the huge and exquisite dome was painted by Tiepolo, depicting the life of Saint Dominic, which is an early work of Tiepolo, and its exquisiteness is breathtaking.Show Less
- 4.8/518 ReviewsFrom14.76based on 147 reviews"It should be a church here, the English name and Chinese name are really not right. I feel that you are sitting in there are many churches, some are small and unknown, but the inside is very beautiful."Venice949m from downtown
- 4.6/514 Reviewsbased on 458 reviews"The buildings on the island are very beautiful, it feels like a small farmer's house, but the colors are very bright, and the shape of the house is also very strange. The shape of each family's house is different, and it feels like I have come to the fairy tale kingdom."Venice4.8km from downtownHighlights: San Lazzaro is a small island in the Venetian Lagoon, southeast of Venice. From 1789 until the beginning of the 20th century, it was the main center of Armenian printing. The island is famous for the Armenian diaspora. The monastery of San Lazaro has a large collection of books, periodicals, crafts and Armenian manuscripts. The charming architecture of the island, the beautiful stained glass windows, and the fresh smell of the sea are all amazing.Show Less
- 3.3/53 Reviewsbased on 134 reviews"The Fort Magra was once the stronghold of Napoleon's barracks, next to a new science campus where you can barbecue, 15 euros apiece, visit the Tonyolo Theatre, inside the castle there are some ancient weapons exhibitions, staff wearing military uniforms"Venice7.8km from downtown
- 4.6/510 Reviewsbased on 196 reviews"Venice is really a magical place, 4 weeks are small rivers, along the small rivers, you can go around the whole island. And I don't know if there are hundreds or thousands of small bridges here, very mini."Venice866m from downtownHighlights: The Evangelical University of San Giovanni is a church in the San Paolo district of Venice. It was established in the thirteenth century by a group of ascetic monks and later became one of the five churches in Venice. It organizes various charitable activities and also supports and sponsors some artistic activities. It is worth mentioning that there are also some relics of crosses in it, and many paintings were exhibited with the authorization of the artist. They were taken as public ownership during the Napoleonic period and are now collected in the Art Gallery of the Florence Academy of Art. The church is currently only open to the public at certain times.Show Less
FAQ
What are some Historical Sites in Venice?
Some Historical Sites in Venice include:Doge's Palace|Venetian Arsenal|Scuola Grande Arciconfraternita di San Rocco|Ca' Pesaro International Gallery of Modern Art|Clock Tower
What are some highly-rated Historical Sites in Venice?
Some highly-rated Historical Sites in Venice include:Doge's Palace:4.6|Scuola Grande Arciconfraternita di San Rocco:4.7|Ca' Pesaro International Gallery of Modern Art:4.7|Clock Tower:4.5|Church of Saint Mary of the Rosary 'Gesuati':4.5
At what locations in Venice can Historical Sites in Venice be found?
The Historical Sites in Venice are mainly located in:Doge's Palace:Venice|Venetian Arsenal:Venice|Scuola Grande Arciconfraternita di San Rocco:Venice|Ca' Pesaro International Gallery of Modern Art:Venice|Clock Tower:Venice
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