Venice Travel Guide

Full information and details about the Monuments of Venice. This guide to the places of interest in Venice offers basical information about some of the historical buildings and most important attractions in Venice.

Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace)

The Palazzo Ducale di Venezia (Doge's Palace) is a gothic palace in Venice. The palace was the residence of the Doge of Venice. Its two most visible façades look towards the Venetian Lagoon and St Mark's Square, or rather the Piazzetta. The use of arcading in the lower stories produces an interesting "gravity-defying" effect. More information ...

Torre dell'Orologio

The Torre dell'Orologio (St Mark's Clocktower) is an early renaissance building on the north side of the Piazza San Marco. Both the tower and the clock date from the last decade of the 15th century. It was placed where the clock would be visible from the waters of the lagoon and give notice to everyone of the wealth and glory of Venice. More information ...

Teatro La Fenice

The Teatro La Fenice is the opera house in Venice. It is one of the most famous theatres in Europe, the site of many famous operatic premieres. Its name reflects its role in permitting an opera company to "rise from the ashes" despite losing the use of two theatres. Since opening and being named La Fenice, it has burned and been rebuilt twice more. More information ...

Ca' Vendramin Calergi
Fondaco dei Turchi
Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
Palazzo Foscari
Palazzo Grassi
Palazzo Labia
Palazzo Malipiero