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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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Precious mosaics |
Torcello Venice 30100 Italy +39 41 270 2464 |
This is the oldest cathedral of the lagoon, and evidence of the first settlement here. It was built in 639, but has undergone restoration and modification in the 9th, 11th and 14th centuries. The interior is enriched by splendid decorations, with particularly striking mosaics, which were probably made by mosaic makers from Ravenna. The bell tower, which was built in the 11th century, can only be visited by appointment. The view that can be enjoyed from the top is well worth the climb. 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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 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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Fundamental stage of Italian art history |
Accademia, Dorsoduro Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 2247 |
Located in the old church and school of the Carità, this building was partly built in 1100 and finished in the 14th century. The Academy of Fine Arts was started here by the Napoleonic government. In its 24 rooms, it displays works of Italian art, by artists such as Andrea Mantegna, Piero Della Francesca, Cosmè Tura, and Giovanni Bellini. Other artists include Giorgione, Tintoretto, Paris Bordone, and Moretto Da Brescia and lots more. Admission: EUR 6.50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gothic church |
Campo dei Gesiutti Venice 30131 Italy +39 41 71 9933 |
The paving of the square is made up of bricks laid out in a fish-bone pattern. The church, a 14th-century Gothic structure, was first called San Cristoforo but the name was changed when an image of the Madonna was found nearby. Tintoretto's 'Presentazione di Maria al Tempio', 'Il Martirio di San Cristoforo', 'Giudizio Universale' and 'Il Popolo Ebraico adora il Vitello d'oro' are kept in the church along with other works of art by G Bellini, Palma il Vecchio and Palma il Giovane. Admission: L.3.000 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works of Armenian history |
Isola San Lazzaro degli Armeni Venice 30100 Italy +39 41 526 0104 |
At the beginning of the eighteenth century, Armenian monks arrived in Venice. These monks fled from the Moorish country after the Turkish invasion. The Serenissima (Venetians) gave them an island, which was used as a lepers' colony in other times, hence its name 'San Lazzaro'. Under the guidance of Pietro Mechitar, the monks founded a religious order and monastery for the Mechitarists, and a library that became a cultural centre for the Armenian Diaspora. Fortunate enough to be spared by Napoleon, they continued in their work of cultural rescue. They established a typography in Armenian characters and collected the most ancient manuscripts that they could find. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Minerals, fossils and botanic collections |
1730 Calle Dandolo San Croce Venice 30135 Italy +39 41 275 0206 http://www.msn.ve.it |
This is a truly enlightening museum. It covers all the natural sciences. You'll find fossils, minerals, botanical collections, entomological collections, protozoa, mollusks and all kinds of vertebrates on display. There are also models of fishing boats and an antique lagoon boat. This makes a good alternative to the numerous museums in Venice. Admission: Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Greek & Roman antiquities and archaeological remains |
Palazzo del Consiglio (Torcello) Venice 30100 Italy +39 41 73 0761 |
This exhibition comprises of Greek and Roman remains, as well as objects from the Etruscan era and the ancient origins of Venice. The museum is small but the collection is rich. Arranged over two floors, it displays mosaic remains from the Basilica, books and documents, and remnants of Venetian pottery. Admission is EUR1.5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oriental art and culture |
Ca' Pesaro, San Stae Venice 30135 Italy +39 41 524 1173 |
Located on the top floor of the Modern Art Museum, this museum displays clothes, weapons, musical instruments, and Chinese porcelain. The artefacts are all from the 17th-18th centuries, which was the Iedo period in Japanese history. The collection of arms is absolutely remarkable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Canal Grande Bridge |
Grand Canal Venice 30124 Italy |
For a long time this was the only way to cross the Canal Grande. There was a bridge here at the end of the 12th Century, but the current one, designed by Antonio da Ponte, was built 1554-1591. There are now lots of shops on the bridge selling all kinds of souvenirs and curiosities. Fresh fruit, vegetable and fish markets line the streets in the bustling neighborhood. A second bridge was built in 1854, this bridge is still an important historical landmark and always a bright spot for tourists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historical glass-blowing business |
16 Sest. San Marco Murano Venice 30100 Italy +33 321 95 9622 http://www.salviati.com/ |
Founded in 1866, Salviati initially produced chandeliers, decorative glass and mosaics. Today, Salviati produces decorative glass for historical buildings as well as lamps and precious glasses, some of which are truly exquisite. 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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One of the most famous squares in Venice |
Campo San Polo Venice 30123 Italy |
San Polo and Santa Margherita are the largest piazzas in Venice. Coming from San Toma the church is barely visible and the bell tower, detached from the building, is visible from the other side of the 3m-wide street. In the oratory hangs 'Via Crucis' by Tiepolo. Admission: L.3000 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Palladian Facade |
Campo San Francesco Della Vigna (Castello) Venice 30123 Italy |
According to tradition, toward the middle of the 13th century, the son of the Doge Pietro, Marco Ziani, donated a vineyard to the Friars and the church was built here by Jacopo Sansovino 300 years later. The façade, commissioned by the patriarch of Aquileia, was later restored by Palladio. It seems that long before, on the same site, there was the church of San Marco, to commemorate the place where San Marco was met by an angel on his way back from Aquileia. The sober interior houses paintings by Veronesi and Bellini. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Primitive art and young artists |
Ponte De l'Academia 878 - Accademia Venice 30123 Italy +39 41 522 3641 |
In addition to the exhibition of 'primitive' art, there are displays of modern art, where you will find works by young aspiring and established artists. Particularly interesting are the new trends in art which are represented, be it in painting, sculpture or digital art. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Palladio's famous rotunda |
Via Villa Capra Venice 30030 Italy +39 4 4432 1793 |
Joseph Losey would have found it difficult to find a more evocative setting for his Don Giovanni. Palladio's commission from Paolo Almerico in 1567 was of profound significance: here was an opportunity to build something solely on aesthetic principles, in the name of beauty and elegance with no regard for functionality. Unfortunately, this never happened since both the buyer and the architect died of old age before the project was completed. Scamozzi eventually finished the building, for the new buyer: Odorico Capra. It now has four identical Ionic facades, while inside there is a variety of different styles. Whether you like Palladio's design or not, the Rotonda is a visual work of art. Review © 2007, Wcities |