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1. St. Mark's Square
Known by locals as El Piazza, St. Mark’s Square is a remarkably dynamic spot. By day it is teeming with tourists taking in the splendour of St Mark’s Basilica, the impressive façade of the Doge’s Palace and all the iconic sights of central Venice. By night it takes on a softer, more romantic atmosphere as couples emerge hand in hand to enjoy the softly illuminated Venetian cityscape.
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2. Rialto Bridge
One of the most iconic features of the Venetian cityscape, the Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto) has stood on its spot over the Grand Canal for more than five hundred years. With its immediately recognisable V-shaped design, stone arcades and balustrades, it is a popular spot for photographers, lovers, tourists—any and all who flock to this beautiful city.
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3. St. Mark's Basilica
Whenever you come into the heart of Venice, you won’t be able to miss the striking façade of St Mark’s Basilica (Basilica di San Marco), known affectionately by locals as the Chiesa d’Oro (Church of Gold). With its dazzling golden spires, it towers over St Mark’s Square, a spectacular piece of Byzantine architecture and one of Venice’s most iconic and best loved sights with its walls ornately adored with sculptures, reliefs and mosaics.
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4. Doge's Palace
Immediately recognisable for its pink marble façade, Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale in Italian) stands tall and proud in the midst of St. Mark’s Square. With its arched loggias and its militaristic crenellations, the palace struck awe and not a little fear into the hearts of the visitors who arrived in Venice by sea over hundreds of years in former times.
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5. Grand Canal
Venice’s aquatic thoroughfare snaking through the bustling heart of the city—the Grand Canal stretches four kilometres and passes by the most iconic landmarks that mark the skyline.
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6. Teatro La Fenice
To experience an operatic performance at La Fenice Opera House is to watch some of the world's best singers in a lavishly decorated auditorium. The 18th-century theater is one of Europe's premier locations for the introduction of new operas. Performing at La Fenice Opera House helped launch the careers of Verdi and Rossini. Among the operatic stars to have graced its stage are Luciano Pavarotti and Joan Sutherland.
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7. Caribe Bay Jesolo
Aqualandia is a huge water park with a great variety of activities and themed worlds. In addition to its many pools and thrilling rides, it has a circus school, a limbo school and a climbing wall. Bring your family to swim against a backdrop of exotic vegetation and castles in the Laguna Baby, Golden Lagoon and Paradise Lagoon sections.
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- St. Mark's Square
- Piazzale Roma
- Doge's Palace
- Lido of Venice Beaches
- Bibione Beach
- Piazza Mazzini
- Bridge of Sighs
- Caorle West Beach
- Noventa di Piave Designer Outlet
- Piazza Brescia
- Venetian Ghetto
- Palazzo Grassi
- Aquasplash
- Ca' Noghera Casino of Venice
- Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
- Piazza Marconi
- Bacino San Marco
- Stadio Guido Teghil
- Riva degli Schiavoni
- Forte Bazzera
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