Top 6 Best Places to Visit in Venice, Italy.

Venice is one of the famous cultural cities in Italy. The sophisticated city is a major family holiday destinations in Europe. The most interesting thing about Venice is its many canals and other water ways. Most people who visit the city enjoy sailing on the waterways as they watch the city’s beautiful architecture. Here are the top 6 best places to visit in Venice, Italy.

 

6. Zattere

Zattere is a waterfront promenades characterized by beautiful streets. This is the best place to take your strolling activities when visiting Venice. This place is lined with architectural buildings, magnificent monuments and welcoming restaurants. Most of the buildings in Zattere still carry the 55 saints’ attractive paintings of 18^th century. 

5. Asernale de Venezia

Asernale de Venezia was the world's largest shipyard in ancient times. Today, it’s a technology naval base in Venice. The family-friendly holiday destination features stunning tourist attractions, such as the Porta Magna and a number of lion statues. Asernale de Venezia hosts numerous exhibition events throughout the year. 

4. Lido

Lido is a sandbar island located on the Venice coastline. The 12-km island is home to over 30,000 residents.  The summer playground has its own share of the best beaches in Italy. The Venice Film festival, which happens annually, takes place in this area. Gran Viale Santa Maria Elistabetta is an area surrounding Lido where visitors can access hotels, shops and restaurants. 

3. Riva Degli Schiavoni

Riva Degli Schiavoni is the most lively waterfront region in Venice. It’s located between Arsenale and the Doge's Palace. The waterfront boasts tourist attractions, such as the Vittorio Emmanuelle II Monument and La Pieta church. The nearby San Giorgio Maggiore Island is a cultural center and attracts many tourists throughout the year. Riva Degli Schiavoni is home to good hotels, bars and restaurants.

 

2. Grand Canal

Grand Canal is the largest canal in Venice city. It’s measures 3km in length and 70m in width. The canal is crossed by magnificent bridges, such as Scalzi, Rialto and Accademia. The banks of the canals are lined with famous buildings, such as the Santa Maria Della Salute baroque church, the Accademia Gallery, the Grassi, the Ca'd'Oro, Grimani and Corner-Spinelli . Grand Canal can be explored by water taxis, vaporetto and gondola ride. It offers a memorable experience to its explorers. 

 

1. Piazza San Marco

Piazza San Marco is the largest square and the main meeting point in Venice. The square is home to the Doge's Palace, the Basilica of San Marco, the Nuove and the Procuratie Vecchie. Other attractions in this area are the Venetian pigeons and the Bridge of Sighs that connects Doge’s Palace. The square is lined by shops, cafes and numerous museums. The square is on a higher ground, which means it offers great views of the city’s architecture as well as the sea.