Unlock the magic of Venice

According to legend, convicts would sigh as they walked this bridge before being imprisoned in the Prigioni Nuove.

Originally home to Venice’s most powerful man, this Gothic masterpiece is one of the city’s top attractions.

Enclosed by spectacular buildings, St Mark's is one of the most beautiful squares in the world.

Formerly the Doge’s chapel and famous for its sumptuous design, the Church of Gold will leave you breathless.

A lovely neighbourhood square surrounded by narrow alleyways and Gothic buildings, barely changed since the time of Canaletto.

Venice’s busiest and most iconic bridge, the Rialto gives visitors a wonderful view of the Grand Canal.

Named after the city’s protector against the devastation of plague, San Rocco is home to marvellous Tintoretto paintings.

A beautiful wooden bridge, one of only four bridges to span the Grand Canal

This traditional fish market, located right by the Grand Canal, offers a wide variety of fresh fish that marvels both locals and tourists. You can find squid, spider crabs and even moeche, straight from the Venetian lagoon.

Explore the colours and scents of fresh produce at the Rialto fruit and vegetable market that marvels both locals and tourists.

Known for its people's mastery in the art of shaping glass, this island is a top attraction of the Venetian Lagoon.

The Laguna Veneta is the heartbeat of the city and is best experienced in the early morning before tourists descend.

Uncover the 21st century artistry that goes behind glass blowing, allowing for unique and delicate designs.

This lavishly decorated palazzo houses impressive paintings, sculptures and glassware, preserving the past grandeur of Venetian patrician families.

Located on the south Bank of the Grand Canal, the Gallerie dell'Accademia showcases a collection of masterpieces of Venetian paintings from the 15th to 18th centuries.

Grand Canal, Italian Canale Grande, the main waterway of Venice.

This historic square is home to an imposing Gothic church and the Scuola Grande di San Marco, as well as an important 15th century equestrian statue.

Believed to have been the residence of the world famous explorer and his family, the ancient Corte del Milion is a must see for adventure lovers.

The bell tower of St Mark's Basilica, located in the Piazza San Marco

Local food taverns full of delicious food and crisp wine.

The clock tower is an early Renaissance building on the north side of St. Mark's Square.

Drive along the picturesque canals of this beautiful city.

This island is famous for its rainbows of brightly coloured houses, originally painted so that fishermen could see them in the fog.

A small square in Venice, situated in San Polo.

The British street artist Banksy, left his mark on the Venice Biennale with a stencil of a migrant child wearing a lifejacket.

Is one of the most famous bridges in Venice where, throughout the 17th century, rival clans would fight and aim to knock their opponent into the canal below.

Watch the gondola manufactory process, a craft dating through the centuries.

Enjoy a demonstration of how the oars and rowlocks are designed and cut.

San Giacomo dall'Orio is one of the oldest churches in Venice

Enjoy a local food and wine

This magnificent and tranquil church features wonderful paintings, including a stunning altarpiece by Bellini.

A historic market where Venetians buy fresh frutti di mare from friendly fishmongers.

Commissioned in 1428 by the family who gave Venice eight Doges, the 'Golden House' is now open to the public as an art gallery.

A historic shipbuilding and military naval dock of Venice.

A park created by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1807, built on top of torn down religious sites

A sleepy church on the island of San Pietro, once Venice's cathedral from 1451 to 1807

Petite museum chronicling the history of the Ghetto and its residents

The old Jewish Ghetto is an area where Venice's Jews lived between 1516 and 1797.

Until 1650, almost every Jewish book, like the Torah and the Talmud, were published and distributed from the Venetian Ghetto.

In Venice, the four ethnicities living in the ghetto formed five separate synagogues - The Portuguese and Spanish, the Italian, the Sephardic, and the German, along with a private synagogue.

This 15th-century gate was constructed as the entrance to the Doge's Palace.

The Golden Staircase at the Dodge's Palace.

The palace has been used from the residence of the Doge to the prison of the Venetian republic.

The inner courtyard's stairs that led to the doge's private quarters are flanked by huge statues of Mars and Neptune.

This world-class waterfront museum features the work of world famous artists including Dalí, Picasso and Magritte.

This extensive collection in St Mark's Square illustrates the life and culture of the Venetian Republic, as well as displaying exquisite bronzes and paintings.

A 16th century Renaissance-style palace, housing works of art, ceiling frescoes and restored chambers.

An old bank in the Ghetto, where a famous expression comes from...

Art museum housed in the old customs building

Taste local cold cuts and cheese together with seasonal products of the area.

Though quite small, this work by Galileo is one of his most famous and hangs in the Accademia Galleries.

The church known as the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, more commonly referred to as the "Frari," can be found in the Campo dei Frari, which is in the center of the San Polo neighborhood in Venice, Italy.It is the city's largest church and is considered a minor basilica.The church is devoted to Mary's Assumption.