20 More Places We Recommend in Venice

The most opulent of Venice's confraternity buildings, transformed by Tintoretto into a breathtaking showcase of dramatic paintings.

As the wealthiest and most prestigious of Venice's historic confraternities, the Scuola Grande di San Rocco impresses with grand interiors filled with extraordinary Renaissance art that rival the splendor of the Doge's Palace.

But what makes a visit truly special is seeing more than 50 dramatic paintings by Tintoretto in the very setting for which he created them.

He devoted 23 years to this monumental undertaking, culminating in the breathtaking 'Crucifixion'.

The entire cycle remains in its original home, where its scale and drama can still be experienced today.

Imposing Gothic church housing art treasures and monumental mausoleums.

Escape the claustrophobia of crowds and narrow alleys into this expansive spiritual open space filled with art treasures and monumental mausoleums.

Island church with a bright, vast interior, offering sweeping views over Venice from its bell tower.

Reach the waterfront in front of the church with just one vaporetto stop from St. Mark's Square. As soon as you arrive, you're met with sweeping views across the San Marco Basin, with the familiar sights of St. Mark's Square visible across the water.

Want to see even farther? A short elevator ride takes you up the bell tower, where you'll be rewarded with jaw-dropping panoramic views across Venice.

And once you're back at ground level, the church's bright, spacious interior invites you to linger a little longer and discover Tintoretto's dramatic works.

Don't rush back just yet: take some time to wander around the island, where there's more to discover beyond the church.

Magnificent palace museum revealing the art, luxury, and daily life of Venice's aristocratic golden age.

Step back in time to Venice's Age of Decadence with a visit to this opulent residence, one of the few open to the public.

Two contrasting art collections inside a grand canalside palace, accessible with a single ticket.

From modern art to one of Europe's most important Oriental collections, Ca' Pesaro offers enough depth to justify a visit beyond its grand canalside palace setting.

Monumental waterfront along the San Marco Basin, framed by historic buildings and lagoon views.

Passing boats send waves splashing against the promenade, while the city’s most iconic landmarks rise across the glittering lagoon.

Once a bustling port where merchants from across the Mediterranean came to trade, today it's one of the city's best places for a long waterside walk.

Beyond the popular stretch near St. Mark's Square, the waterfront keeps unfolding, revealing quieter corners, historic landmarks, and green spaces as you head further east.

Historic shipyard that powered Venice's naval supremacy and played a key role in the Republic's maritime dominance.

This is where Venice's maritime power was built on an astonishing scale: at its peak, the Arsenal employed thousands of workers and could turn out war galleys with remarkable speed.

Most visitors see only the main gate, partly because much of the complex remains off limits as it is still an active military base.

But one section can be explored year-round: among historic docks and industrial buildings that reveal the sheer scale of this remarkable shipbuilding operation, there are unexpected sights including a Cold War submarine and Lorenzo Quinn's giant pairs of hands.

Marble church housing the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary.

Often called a 'Renaissance jewelry box' for its exquisite polychrome marble panels, supposedly crafted from leftover marbles from St. Mark's Basilica.

Church concealing a vast ceiling painting that spans the heavens above, creating an extraordinary illusion of depth.

Don't let the unassuming facade fool you.

Enter, look up and you'll find a vast celestial scene that seems to burst through the roof into infinity, packed with saints, angels, and intricate details.

It took 24 years to create, and is made from 40 canvases sewn together into one astonishing illusion.

Unusual palace with theatrical frescoed halls, intricate grotesque decorations, and rooms beyond imagination.

Get a sense of how the ultra-rich Venetians adorned their palazzos with out-of-the-ordinary decorations.

Gothic palace and former home of Mariano Fortuny, now a museum celebrating his eclectic work in art, fashion, and design.

In the warm and inviting ambiance of Mariano Fortuny's former residence, the array of art is beyond words.

With each display suggesting that the artistic work is still unfolding, you'll feel as though the artist could step into the room at any given moment, ready to continue his creative journey.

Historic Jewish neighborhood from which the term 'ghetto' originated.

The term “ghetto” originated right here, in the area where Jews were compelled to live in the 16th century.

Even today, echoes of this incredible past are still palpable.

Waterfront church beside the former home and workplace of Vivaldi, now hosting atmospheric classical concerts.

An evening concert here turns the church into an intimate stage for Vivaldi's music, with The Four Seasons accompanied by subtle changes in light that mirror the seasons.

Above, a magnificent ceiling fresco adds another layer to the experience, making the performance as much a visual spectacle as a musical one.

If you're thinking of attending, there are a few things worth knowing beforehand: from choosing the right evening to getting a good seat.

Gothic-Renaissance church concealing an eerie, partially flooded crypt beneath its structure.

Among the many treasures and curiosities of this Gothic-Renaissance church, none linger longer in the memory than its partially flooded crypt, where the water forms a perfect mirror, reflecting ancient columns and tombs in a haunting subterranean pool.

Museum that transports visitors into the everyday world of Venetian nobility during the Republic's golden age.

Immerse yourself in a bygone era through richly detailed décor, lavish historic garments, and an interactive fragrance exhibition.

Art museum tracing the evolution of Venetian painting from the 13th to the 18th centuries, home to some of the city's most important masterpieces.

Immerse yourself in one of Italy's great collections of Venetian art, with more than 800 paintings spanning six centuries.

From Bellini and Giorgione to Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese and Tiepolo, the galleries offer a remarkable journey through the evolution of Venetian painting, with masterpieces celebrated for their color, light and drama.

One of Venice's finest Gothic palaces, home to the Franchetti art collection and offering Grand Canal views from its upper loggia.

Step inside one of Venice's most elegant palazzos, where direct, front-row views of the Grand Canal are perfectly framed by graceful Gothic arches.

Contemporary art museum in a former customs house, set at the tip of Venice where the Grand Canal meets the open lagoon.

Enjoy rotating contemporary art exhibitions inside a beautifully restored historic customs house, along with some of the finest views over the Venetian lagoon.

Renaissance clock tower crowned by two bronze giants who have struck its monumental bell to mark the hours for centuries.

The real marvel lies inside: a 500-year-old technological masterpiece of intricate gears and ingenious engineering, still fascinating to see today.

Climb higher and you'll be rewarded with sweeping panoramic views over St. Mark's Square and Venice.

Lively campo buzzing with student energy, and a great starting point for an evening out.

Come in the late afternoon and watch the campo fill with students and locals, spritzes in hand and conversation spilling out of the bars and cafés.

As evening sets in, the energy spreads into the surrounding streets, home to some of Venice's liveliest bars and pubs.

But to set expectations right, the nightlife here is more convivial than wild.