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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. 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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Grand Canal showing a river or creek, boating and a ferry

3. 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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Cross the romantic old bridge, one of Venice’s most iconic and world-famous sights, now packed with souvenirs and street entertainers.

4. 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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5. Piazza Mazzini

The Piazza Mazzini is a wide, open plaza with picturesque trees and fountains that help to keep you cool during the intense summer heat. Cafés, shops and hotels overlook this busy square, where bars and bright lights create a lively atmosphere at night.
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Kids can ride the carousel and dance alongside the colorful fountains, while the shop-filled loggias and traditional pizzerias will keep the whole family entertained.

6. 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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A fortress towers over the slides, pirate ships and artificial waterfalls of this immense water world, where you can take one of Europe’s highest bungee jumps.

7. 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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The home of the Venetian ruling elite for hundreds of years, an enduring monument to the city’s power and stature.

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Take a gondola ride along Venice’s beautiful canal and see the city and its magnificent sights in all their glory.

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The home of the Venetian ruling elite for hundreds of years, an enduring monument to the city’s power and stature.

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Tour the lavish interior of one of Italy's most prestigious music venues then enjoy an evening of classic or experimental opera.

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Enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views from the top of this landmark bell tower, where Galileo once made his name.

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