Venice consists of 118 islands separated by canals. 400 Venetian-specific bridges combine these islands and create a unique city. The city of Venice is considered the first international financial center in world history. The city, which is legendary with its richness, has always been one of the most favorite places throughout history. For many years, wealthy Venetian merchants steered world trade. This paved the way for the development of art, and the city has been decorated with unique architectural and artistic works for centuries.
Venice, which was the birthplace of many new art movements during the Renaissance period, raised famous names in many art branches from painting to sculpture, architecture to music. The artworks created by each of them have also made Venetian a unique open-air museum. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Venice is famous for the Rialto Bridge, St Mark's Campanile, Piazza San Marco, and gondolas.
One of the things you should be sure of before visiting Venice is that your camera is playing smoothly and you have a lot of memory cards with you. You will want to photograph both the general view and the details of each place you visit so much that you will suddenly feel as if you have traveled through the Venetian look through a camera's viewfinder.
In Venice, where there are stores of the most famous brands in the world, you can experience both an artistic wonderland and the pleasure of shopping together. It is almost impossible to list all the places to visit in Venice, because even if you want to knock on the door of a house you see and enter, you can witness more historical texture than museums in most cities. We have brought together some of the best places to visit in Venice and listed them for you. Whether you are a newly married couple and plan a romantic honeymoon, or your fifteenth visit to Venice, one of the unique cities in the world, it is certain that you will not be bored even for a moment.
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Best Places to Visit in Venice
Doge's Palace
Best Places to Visit in Venice - Doge's Palace
Doge's Palace, one of the few buildings that come to mind when it is called Venice, is one of the most well-known buildings built in Venetian Gothic style. Whether you are traveling as a leisure or business traveler, you cannot leave "The Floating City" without seeing Doge's Palace, one of Venice's most magnificent buildings. Doge's Palace, a building that established as the residence of Doge of Venice, the leader of the Republic of Venice, in 1340, has been expanded over the centuries and has undergone many renovations. Some parts of which were destroyed due to fire several times, Doge's Palace was restored in its original form each time and continued to be one of the iconic buildings that represent Venice. Doge's Palace, which was converted into a museum in 1923, is one of Venice's most popular tourist attractions. With its magnificent workmanship, details, and historical importance, Doge's Palace is at the top of our list of best places to visit in Venice.
St. Mark's Square
Best Places to Visit in Venice - St. Mark's Square
Not every city is lucky enough to have a square that reflects its identity. However, Venice is one of those lucky cities. The place is known by the Italians as Piazza San Marco and known worldwide as St Mark's Square, is the heart of Venice. Some of the best places to visit in Venice are located in and around this square. The history of St Mark's Square, located between the Doge's Palace and the Biblioteca Marciana, dates back to the 800s. The three structures that form the basis of the square are the Doge's Palace and two large columns. On one of these two columns, there is the statue symbolizing the heroism of Saint Theodore and on the other, there is the iconic The Lion of Venice. As magnificent examples of Italian architecture have been built over the years, the appearance of St Mark's Square has changed and the attraction of the square has also increased. Make sure to empty your camera's memory card before visiting St Mark's Square, because you will want to photograph every detail in this square, one of the best places to visit in Venice.
St. Mark's Basilica
Best Places to Visit in Venice - St. Mark's Basilica
Rialto Bridge
Best Places to Visit in Venice - Rialto Bridge
Grand Canal
Best Places to Visit in Venice - Grand Canal
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