Venice sights & activities

One worth visiting is Palazzo Fortuny, an oft-overlooked Gothic palace tucked away on a quiet campo that was once home to the designer Mariano Fortuny. The second floor still houses Fortuny’s fine fabrics and family portraits but also contemporary works

Every third shop sells masks and Murano glass trinkets, but for less touristy souvenirs head to the southern sestiere of Dorsoduro. Laboratorio 2729 is a design studio and shop whose modish tableware ranges from cutting boards fashioned from slabs of maple to geometric-shaped wine stoppers. A few doors down, the boutique Madera stocks beautiful jewelry, handbags and housewares from local designers. And across a canal at Gualti, find wearable art like delicate leaf-shaped brooches and statement-making pleated-taffeta wraps.

Escape the midday crowds at the usually empty Chiesa della Madonna dell’Orto, whose 14th-century Venetian Gothic facade faces a quiet square in northern Cannaregio (admission, 2.50 euros). Inside are several masterpieces by Jacopo Tintoretto, the Venetian painter who is interred in the church’s Chapel of Tintoretto. For more of his works, head to Scuola Grande di San Rocco, a confraternity institution where the upper hall’s walls and vast ceiling are decorated with a biblical series so spectacular it is referred to as “Tintoretto’s Sistine Chapel” (admission, 10 euros).

One of the most beautiful and unique libraries in the world! Open every day from 09:00 am to 19:30 pm. I would highly suggest you to go at the opening time if you can, because it's always very crowded and you'll have to line up to take pictures!

Styled in sleek, modern luxury, this bar is the result of a collaboration with Philippe Starck. Giavedoni says, “I love the coffee variety we serve, and the selection of petit fours”. Like Grancaffè Quadri, AMO serves Laboratorio Giamaica Caffè, and the accompanying selection of petit fours (as well as macarons) changes monthly, which is as good excuse as any to keep returning. After breakfast, head up to the roof terrace of the department store in which the bar is situated for an incredible (and free) panoramic view of Venice, looking directly onto the Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal.

An iconic view of Venice! His 15th-century construction was dubbed the “Bridge of Sighs” as it was said that the convicted Venetian prisoners would let out a sigh at their final view of Venice from the bridge before being taken down to their cells.

Burano island is a must day trip to do from Venice. It's famous for the lace working art and its bright multicolored houses! To get there you need to catch a water bus from Venice. There are a few spots you can catch one, the most accessible one being Zaccaria Pieta near St Mark’s Square. Catch the ferry number 14 from here. The other one is line number 12 from the boat stop ‘Fondamente Nove’ (this is also shortened to ‘F.te Nove’ on most signs). The journey takes around 40-45 minutes and it's $15 for a return ticket

Walking over Rialto Bridge, you’ll get an amazing view of the Grand Canal that is why it is the most crowded spot for sunset!

The view from this bridge is simply stunning! And by crossing it you'll get to another side of Venice called Dorsoduro

You will see this beauty from almost everywhere in Venice but you can also visit it! Opening hours: Every day 9:00 am – 12:00 pm / 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm Opening hours are reduced for the celebration of Sunday Mass, and in general are subject to change.

An architectural gem and one of the best views from the top of the spiral staircase! Full ticket is 8 € you can get it at the link below

There is actually no name for this place but since it's a random dock behind an hotel called Hotel San Moise, I called the place as the hotel! This is def the perfect photo spot and the ideal location to experience the quintessential beauty of Venice. To find it you can click below on google maps or write: 2036 Piscina S. Moise Venezia VE, Italy

Many of the most famous buildings in Venice are found in the beautiful Piazza San Marco (Saint Mark’s Square). While you take in the incredible architecture of the Basilica San Marco, the Torre dell’ Orologio (clock tower), the Campanile, and Doge’s Palace, let your toddler chase all the pigeons.