About Venice
Besides the tourist places, roaming the alleyways of Venice is a fun way to explore the city. The cosy restaurants, coffee shops, and book stores have exquisite collections. You will have interesting anecdotes to share with people back home once you explore them.
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Places to visit in Venice
- St. Mark's Basilica Venice: When you visit Venice for the first time, St. Mark's Basilica will surely impress you with its beauty. In addition to its golden domes and paintings inside, this cathedral has beautiful decorations and sculptures of animals on the outside. While here, observe the mosaic wall carefully, as it will tell you more about the history of this place.
- Doge's Palace: The Doge's Palace is alternatively known as Palazzo Ducale, home of the Doge, the leader of the Venice Republic. The Doge's Palace is now a museum where you can visit the Doge's rooms. The Ponte dei Sospiri ('Bridge of Sighs') spans the canal in the Doge's Palace. Convicts who had received their sentences used this bridge to enter the prison from the opposite end of the canal.
- Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari: Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, commonly known as Frari, is a church located in San Polo, dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. With Venetian Gothic appearance, the church became the heart of Venice. It is adorned by the paintings of Titian, an Italian painter, which will surely mesmerise you with their beauty.
- Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto: This elegant place has a Gothic framework which was constructed with 1365 bricks. This church will remind you of Tintoretto's finest works: Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple and Last Judgement. Tintoretto was buried in the chapel to the right of the altar. Religious artwork of the Italian Renaissance will attract you to spend some time in the chapel.
- Tower of San Giorgio: Atop the tower of San Giorgio Maggiore, you can see the Doge's Palace, the Grand Canal, and San Marco. You will be surrounded by the most beautiful panoramas of Venice. This place is known for the church designed by Palladio and the bell tower with 9 bells. You can see Tintoretto's paintings and revel in artistic bliss.
About Venice Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport, commonly known as Venice Airport, is situated 13 km north of Venice. You can access the airport via bus, taxi if you are travelling via roads, water buses, and water taxis if you are travelling through the majestic canals. The IATA code of this airport is VCE, and the official address of this airport is Aeroporto di Venezia Marco Polo Viale G. Galilei, 30/1 30030 Tessera-Venezia.