Venice Things To Do

Don’t miss the chance to fritter away an afternoon sipping a cappuccino and enjoying the live music in this beautiful town square that Napoleon called “the drawing room of Europe.”

The Doges ruled the vast Venetian republic from this imposing 14th-century Italian Gothic building. Tour the Doges’ private apartments, or the room where maps and globes cataloging discoveries from explorers like Marco Polo were kept.

Overlooking the Grand Canal, this low-slung palazzo contains one of the world’s finest collections of early-20th-century modern art.

This world-renowned museum (Venice’s largest) houses an excellent collection of pre-18th-century art, including several must-see pieces like Titian’s Pieta, Giorgione’s Tempest, and Da Vinci’s Dorsoduro.

After burning to the ground several times (most recently in 1996), this resilient jewel box opera house has been restored to its former glory and continues to host seasonal opera performances.

This landmark hotel just off Piazza San Marco is legendary for its central staircase (as seen in Casino Royale); make your way to the rooftop for a meal or tea and the best view in all of Venice.