Romance, history, elegance, dreams… these are some of the ideas that come to mind when hearing the word “Venice” or “Italy. So, if this city has always been on your mind, maybe this year would be the best time to visit this “Canal” friendly place and experience it for yourself. Below is a list of the 10 best things to do when your arrive to this lovely Italian paradise.
1. Take a Walk with no Maps' Assistance
The best way to experience this fragile destination is to cater for the ecotourism aspect of travel. Hence, a walk around the place is the most enjoyable and respectful way to discover Venice.
Have a chat with the lovely locals. Your basic Italian combined with their charming English will take you a long way while you enjoy your trip in the whole of Italy, not only Venice.
2. Visit Piazza San Marco
Even if you are happy with the idea of not using a map, then Venice will never fail you. The city is equipped with many arrows leading you to the epicenter of the city, Piazza San Marco.
Once you arrive, you will not only see a painting come to life, but rather you will feel yourself as an integral piece of this carefully crafted marvel. You will see the beautiful architecture combined with the navy backdrop of water. A view that will leave you breathless and will stick to your memory for years to come.
3. Canal Grande
One of the monumental canals of the city. Venice has many waterways that connect the major points of the city together. However, the grand canal takes this businesses to a whole new level. With its grandiose size, it is difficult not to stand out from the rest of the canals.
4. Sample the Tastiest Cicchetti
Pronounced as “Chikketti”, these are the small bites that add the absolute flavour to your Venetian trip. Make sure to ask bar owners for the best wine or aperitivo that pairs perfectly with your choice… “buon appetito!”
5. Rialto Bridge
While taking photos, you will surely notice that this bridge is different than the others. It arches above the Canal Grande, hence a grande bridge for a grand canal.
Some ancient myths claim that if you kiss the love of your life under this bridge, your bond will be forever. How to trust or mistrust the myth? Well, try it for yourself once you are in Venice!
6. Take A Gondola Trip
If you want to have different perspective of Venice, experience it from within the water. The gandola is a sustainable way that is ecofriendly and does not produce harmful emissions in the environment.
7. Visit the Nearby Islands
Murano is one of the famous stops, although other islands are equally charming. The latter are the likes of Burano and Torcello. However, in Murano you can experience the finest skills of glassmaking. This is a tradional occupation on the island that has produced masterpieces of blown glass generation after the next.
"Bonus Tip: The Rooftop Panoramic View of Venice"
Here is a bonus tip for reading our blog till the end. One of the most rewarding views of Venice is from this famous rooftop, The T Galleria. Make sure to book your spot in advance as the place easily gets crowded especially at peak hours.
