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 Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Babylonian antiques |
Piazza S. Marco, 52 Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 5978 |
Located in the Procuratie Nuove, two minutes from St Mark's Library, this is one of the oldest museums the city has to offer. Built at the bequest of Domenico Grimani in 1523, it houses findings of Egyptian, Assyrian-Babylonian, Greek and Roman origin. This includes coin collections, Grimani statues dating from the 4th and 5th Centuries BCE, as well as pieces from the classic and Hellenistic periods, Latin epigraphs, vases and male busts from the imperial era. The museum is slightly off the tourist trail, which makes it all the more interesting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 One of the Oldest Churches in Venice |
Calle San Basso Venice Italy |
Built in 1076, Ateneo di San Basso is one of the oldest churches in Venice. Restored after the fires of 1105 and 1661, the church has been privately owned, used as a marble and sculpture camp by the Fabbriceria di San Marco and finally reconstructed and furnished as a conference hall during the 1950s. Also used as a classical music venue, visitors can enjoy the sounds of Vivaldi and Mozart in this historical landmark. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Panoramic view of the city |
Piazza San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 4064 |
You get a splendid view from the tallest bell tower in Venice. It can be seen from the lagoon, and once you have reached the top, the whole lagoon can be seen from above. Even though the tower was erected at the beginning of the 20th century, it is an exact replica of the 15th-century bell tower. In 1609, Galileo Galilei exhibited his telescope here, and during the carnival, the bell tower used to serve as a stage for the tight rope-walkers who entertained the doge with their acrobatics. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bridge of Sighs |
Sestiere di San Marco Venice 30124 Italy |
Some legends say that the Ponte dei Sospiri was called the Bridge of Sighs because it was a rendezvous for lovers; however, the truth tells a much sadder tale. The bridge, in fact was built to convey magistrates to the courts and prisoners to their fates. However, the Baroque bridge, designed by Antonio Contino, still has a very romantic air to it, and remains an important historical landmark in Venice today. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Religiously Musical |
San Marco 2862 Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 277 0561 http://www.interpretiveneziani... |
This historic religious site, jutting from the Venice soil like an ancient palace, is now home to a year-round series of classical music concerts. Chamber music aficionados flock to this site from miles around, to hear beautifully composed music performed in the grandest of settings. See website for calendar of events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Designed by Sansovino |
Campo San Zulian Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 523 5383 |
Built in the 9th century, this church has a 16th century facade by Sansovino. On the portal there is the portrait of T. Rangone, a benefactor of the church and the first ordinary man to be portrayed in a Venetian church. Due to the work of Sansovino and Alessandro Vittoria, its style today is late Renaissance. A window by Serlio adorns the front of the church, while inside there are numerous paintings by Palma il Giovane. Mass: 9:30a, 11a, 7:30p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baroque church |
Calle Tron San Marco (Campo San Moise) Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 528 5840 |
The church of S. Vittore was built during the 8th century and according to Moise' Venier, it was rebuilt in 1632 AD. The baroque interior is bursting with works of art including busts of the Fini family, Tintoretto's 'La Lavanda dei Piedi' and an image of Moses receiving the Ten Commandments, on the altar. There is also the tomb of the writer and banker John Law, which used to be in S. Geminiano. Mass begins at: 9a, 11a, noon, 7p Sunday; 7p Saturday and holidays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works of art by Tintoretto |
3825 Campo Santo Stefano Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 2362 |
Built by the Hermits in the 13th century, this church has been restored several times; the present appearance is a result of renovations in the 15th century and works done at the beginning of the 20th century. Inside, note the tomb of the last commander in chief of the Republic and the Sepulchral monument to Bartolomeo D'Alviano, as well as the vestry and the cloisters of the old monastery. The vestry houses paintings by Tintoretto and the bell tower is one of the most renowned in Venice. Mass: 10a, 11:30a, 7p Sunday; 7p Saturday and holidays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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7th century church |
Campo San Salvador - S. Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 523 6717 |
Built on a structure of the 7th century and rebuilt during the 12th century, the church as it stands today was completed in 1534 AD. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Venetian Paintings |
52 Piazza San Marco (Ala napoleonica) Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 5625 / +39 41 240 5211 http://www.museicivicivenezian... |
There is a silent and almost respectful ambiance in this museum. Visitors enter by means of a staircase, originally built as a grand entrance to the Napoleonic royal palace. From here, the tour continues through neoclassical rooms, the Royal Palace, the Canoviana Collection, Venetian Civilization, Antique Art, and Renaissance Bronze. There are many sculptures by Canova and decorative objects by Francesco Hayez. Venezia by Jacopo De' Barbari can be admired in the entrance. Admission: EUR 12 (for all the museums of Piazza San Marco). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sacred objects |
Ponte della Canonica Venice 30135 Italy +39 41 522 9166 |
This museum is located in the old, Benedictine convent of S. Appolonia, whose cloister has been preserved. The historic archives of the Venetian diocese are kept and displayed here, including paintings and sculptures, banners, silver and jewelllery from churches and convent churches. Works by Palma di Giovane, Tintoretto, Titian and others are also on display here, but on rotation, so they can be restored or displayed in other museums. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works Of Art |
San Marco 1 Entrance for the public: Porta del Frumento, Piazzetta San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 0412 715 911 http://www.museicivicivenezian... |
Located next to the Basilica di San Marco, the Doge's Palace has been the symbol of Venice's political life and public administration for hundreds of years. The building has been continuously evolving into its present form since 1340, even though its foundations date back to the early Middle Ages (10th century). Considered a masterpiece of the Gothic style, it has been destroyed many times, most notably during the fire of 1106. It was rebuilt by Barbarossa in 1177 and modified over the time by the different Dogi reigning in Venice. More than a palace, the Palazzo Ducale is an extensive infrastructure, comprising the apartments of the doge (often used as an exhibition space), the government quarters and the palace of justice. When visiting the palace, many parts are worth the detour. In the Museo dell'Opera, you'll see the remaining pieces of the building's medieval facades as well as a collection of sculptures dating from the 14th and 15th Centuries. Before heading towards the Doge's apartments, you'll enter the magnificent courtyard. Take some time to walk alongside the Loggias to enjoy the various angles of the Palazzo. In addition to the Institutional Chambers and the Prisons, take some time to see the great collection of weapons and armaments in the Armoury. Admission: EUR 13 - includes admission to all the museums in Piazza San Marco plus one other museum run by the Musei Civici Veneziani. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum and house of Mariano Fortuny |
3780 San Marco San Beneto 3780 San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 520 0995 http://www.museicivicivenezian... |
This was the house of Mariano Fortuny, friend and colleague of D'Annunzio, who was a set designer, inventor, fabric manufacturer, and photographer of Catalan origin. The house, which looks like a theatre set, is a vision of furnishings, objects, textiles and ornaments from the beginning of the last century. Mariano Fortuny created objects, which are still being produced, and the originals can be admired here. The style is a mix of art nouveau and art deco. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Venetian-Byzantine goldsmiths |
Piazza San Marco (Basilica S. Marco) Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 5205 |
It is not known for certain who made the mid-14th-century Golden Altar Piece. It is a masterpiece of engraving that uses Byzantine ancient enamels, which originate from the pillage of Byzantium in 1204. The Treasure of San Marco should not be missed. A large part was melted down to mint money, but what remains can satisfy the curiosity of even the most demanding visitor, from an artistic and historic point of view. It can be accessed directly from the basilica. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Venetian Political History adorned by Veronese Paintings |
Inside the Doge's Palace San Marco 1, Entrance for the public: Porta del Frumento, Piazzetta San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 0412 715 911 http://www.museicivicivenezian... |
The Institutional Chambers (Le Sale istituzionali) are the magnificent rooms where Venice's political and judicial organs resided for centuries. The most popular rooms include the Room of the Great Council, the Room of the Senate, the Room of the Collegio and the Room of the Council of Ten. All of them are adorned by the work of prominent artists of the late Renaissance period (15th and 16th century): Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese. Your tour begins on the second floor with the Atrium Square where you can see Veronese's Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden as well as Tintoretto's ceilings. Then you enter the Room of Four Doors with outstanding pieces like Titian's portrait of Doge Antonio Grimani. The tour continues with the Antechamber to the Hall of the Full Council, the waiting room for ambassadors and delegations. The central fresco features Veronese's famous Rape of Europe. Continue to the Council Chamber to reach the Senate Chamber where you can admire the wall clock in addition to further masterpieces from Veronese and Tintoretto on the ceilings. Down one floor, you finally arrive to the world-renowned and majestic Chamber of The Great Council. Considered the largest room in Europe (with the largest oil painting) and dedicated to the most important political body in Venetian Republic, it emphasizes Veronese dramatic and colorful Mannerist Style in the Triumph of Venice. Admire also Tintoretto's portraits of the 76 Doges and Paradiso. At the end of your course, you'll reach the Bridge of Sighs linking the Institutional Chambers to the Prisons. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Important Book Collection |
7 Piazzetta San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 520 8788 / +1 41 240 7211 http://marciana.venezia.sbn.it/ |
Started in 1468 from Cardinal Bessarione's collection, this museum houses Venice's most important book collection, which includes manuscripts, miniatures and texts. The first example of Classical architecture in Venice, the building contains an abundance of sculptures, which are inspired by classic mythology. It's also home to many works by important Venetian artists. It is arranged over two floors, which are linked by a staircase that is reminiscent of the Golden Staircase in the Ducal Palace. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World famous exhibition |
3231 Campo San Samuele Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 523 1680 |
This museum is situated in an imposing palace designed by Massari on the Canal Grande, right opposite Ca Rezzonico. To get there take the vaporetto and alight at the San Samuele stop. Formerly a centre for arts, the Fiat group had it restored by Gae Aulenti and then transformed it into an exhibition centre of international importance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Casanova's Cell |
San Marco(Castello) San Marco 1, Entrance for the public: Porta del Frumento, Piazzetta San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 0412 715 911 http://www.museicivicivenezian... |
Arriving to the Palazzo delle Prigioni by the Bridge of Sighs, you will reach the famous prison where Casanova (1725-1798) was held captive in the middle of the 18th century. The building was erected in the mid-sixteenth century to improve prisoner's comfort from the Institutional Chambers's housed prisons. In 1755, famous writer, traveler, adventurer, lover and seducer Casanova was arrested and thrown to that terrible prison, from which he escaped the following year, becoming in that act the legend of 18th century Venice. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baroque façade |
Campo Santa Maria Del Giglio O Zobenigo Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 1188 |
A short walk from the Fenice theatre and Gritti's residence stands this luxury hotel. The Gothic façade, recently restored to its original splendor, is adorned with 4 statues representing the Barbero family. On the lower part of the façade there are maps of fortresses and inside are paintings by Tintoretto and Rubens. Admission: L.3000 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oval shaped Church |
Campo della Fava Venice 30124 Italy |
On the road from Rialto to San Marco, behind San Bartolomeo Square there is this church dedicated to the Fava family. The church itself is oval and houses Tiepolo's Educazione della Vergine. Giorgio Massari designed the presbytery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spiral staircase |
Campo Manin Venice 30124 Italy |
The spiral staircase (Bovolo in Venetian dialect) is the most interesting thing about this palace. To get there, follow the yellow arrows from Manin square, down the Calle della Mandola. En route, you will experience the peculiarities of Venetian dimensions at first hand: the streets which lead there are so narrow, two people cannot go down them side by side. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous Basilicas |
San Marco 328 Piazza San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 5205 / +39 41 522 5697 http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/ |
Started in the 9th Century, this church's architecture shows an eastern and Byzantine influence: note the golden altarpiece and the 13th and 14th-century mosaics that illustrate the cycles of the Bible. The magnificent domes date from the 12th Century. The Basilica houses the Marciano Museum, which contains the original bronze horses, copies of which are now on the terrace. Admission to Basilica: Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World-Famous Piazza |
St. Mark's Square Venice 30124 Italy |
Piazza San Marco is Venice's most famous square. What appears to be a rectangle is actually a trapezium, and when you look up at the basilica, the piazza seems enormous, although it is only 175m long. On both sides of the piazza are the "Procuratie" buildings, which housed the procurators of San Marco. The oldest of these (probably built by Codussi) are on your left when you face the basilica; Longhena built the ones on the right later, in 1640. The most recent buildings, commissioned by Napoleon in 1810, lie behind. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Get Clocked! |
Piazza San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 520 9070 http://www.museicivicivenezian... |
Historic landmarks come a dime a dozen in Venice, but this clock tower is a mite more legendary than most. Centrally located at the entrance to one of the city's oldest marketplaces, the looming structure has stood watch over generations and generations of busy Venetians. By appointment only, visitors can enter the hulking monolith, ascend its stairways, climbing through the complex inner workings of the ancient clock, and taking in some astounding views of the neighborhood below. Review © 2007, Wcities |