Italy travel destinations include Venice is the place where history and storybook settings come alive. The famous canals of this “Floating City,” wind through ancient palaces and buildings, home to world class culture of art, food and history. Being there multiple time over the years, here are 12 of the Venice Italy top tourist attractions.
Background of Venice – Italy travel destinations
Venice is the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region. It includes 118 small islands on the Adriatic Sea. The Venetian Lagoon is a bay between the mouths of the Piave and the Poe Rivers. Venice has a sophisticated canal system and over 400 bridges with no roads. The largest canal is the Grand Canal lined with historic Renaissance and Gothic palaces. Venice was a significant maritime power during the Middle Ages and Renaissance and a central area for the Crusades. It’s also a center for commerce, such as, grain, silk, spices and art. Venice’s historic Piazza San Marco contains landmark architecture, such as, St. Mark’s Basilica and the Campanile bell tower.
Named after Venice’s Patron Saint, this main public square is the heart of Venice. It is colossal and surrounded by the city’s top attractions. For example, the famous landmarks here are St. Mark’s Basilica, Campanile, Doge’s Palace and Zodiac Clock Tower. Be sure to check out the amazing view of the square and city from the top of San Marco Campanile. There are lots of people and events here, so this is an iconic place for people watching and just soaking in the history.
