Editor's Choice Venice
This selection highlights Venice's diverse history, featuring the 15th-century astronomical clock at St Mark’s Clocktower and the unique multi-style spiral staircase of Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo. It covers the city's culinary roots at the historic Rialto Market and its maritime heritage at the Squero di San Trovaso, where gondolas are still handcrafted. Cultural history is represented by the 1516 Jewish Ghetto and the medical artifacts of the San Servolo asylum museum, while the 11km Lido shoreline provides a coastal perspective on the Venetian lagoon.
A Rialto Market
Historic food market known for fresh seafood, local products, and Venetian specialties. It features vibrant stalls offering a variety of fruits, vegetables, and traditional cuisine.
B St Mark's Clocktower
Historic Renaissance clock tower featuring an intricate astronomical clock and bronze figures, marking time for over 500 years.
C Contarini del Bovolo Palace
Historic palace featuring a distinctive external spiral staircase that combines Gothic, Renaissance, and Byzantine architectural styles and offers panoramic city views.
D Jewish Ghetto
Historic Jewish district established in 1516, known for its rich cultural heritage, distinctive architecture, and significant synagogues.
E Squero di San Trovaso
Historic boatyard specializing in the traditional construction and repair of gondolas, dating back to the 1700s. One of the oldest and few remaining workshops of its kind, preserving Venetian maritime craftsmanship.
F Lido Beaches
One place you don't want to miss is this 11km long part of the Venetian seashore which is surrounded by many bars and restaurants offering…
G Museum of the Insane Asylum of San Servolo
Learn about the history of the psychiatric hospital in this interesting museum full of sometimes shocking artefacts.
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