Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Venice, Veneto, Italy[0.2 miles]
American millionairess collector Peggy Guggenheim’s glittering display of avant-garde art is housed in her own 18th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal.
Best for ages: 18+ | £12
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This intimate, deliciously romantic bolthole lies in the shadow of the great Salute church close to the tip of Dorsoduro and within easy reach of the galleries, cafés and restaurants of this artsy neighbourhood.
Inside, the décor is extravagant Venetian Baroque with the five ‘Concept Suites’ ramping it up a notch; the decadent Sala Noire has a black Murano glass chandelier while the Sala Doge is all scarlet and gold.
A-la-carte breakfast is a made-to-order feast which you can eat on the terrace or in your boudoir. The USP here is the charming, personalised service not only from the owners but also their staff who bend over backwards to give guests an unforgettable stay.
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Venice, Veneto, Italy[0.2 miles]
American millionairess collector Peggy Guggenheim’s glittering display of avant-garde art is housed in her own 18th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal.
Best for ages: 18+ | £12
Venice, Veneto, Italy[0.5 miles]
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Best for ages: 18+ | £15
Venice, Veneto, Italy[0.5 miles]
It’s huge, and often crowded, but St. Mark’s square is one of the most emblematic spots in the city and is lined with over-priced cafés that offer live music. But out of season, on a foggy winter’s evening or at dawn, it’s undeniably atmospheric.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
Venice, Veneto, Italy[0.6 miles]
A glittering monument to the Golden Age of Venice – ducal, divine and downright decadent. From Casanova’s rooftop escapade to the twisty tale behind Tintoretto’s enormous Paradise paintings, these walls have seen Venetian history at its most decadent and devious.
Best for ages: 18+ | £25
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Venice, Veneto, Italy[0.1 miles]
Magnificently located at the entrance to the Grand Canal, this vast pale – and unique – church was built in honour of St. Mary of Health in thanks for deliverance from the plague of 1630-31. The best artworks are in the Sacristy, most notably Tintoretto’s Marriage at Cana.
Best for ages: 18+ | £3
Venice, Veneto, Italy[0.1 miles]
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Best for ages: 18+ | £12
Venice, Veneto, Italy[0.4 miles]
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Best for ages: 18+ | £50 | 3-4 hours
Venice, Veneto, Italy[0.4 miles]
The Redentore church on the Giudecca is showcased each third weekend of July when a pontoon bridge is built across the Giudecca canal. On the Saturday night, boats of all description filled with partying Venetians crowd the lagoon to watch a fabulous fireworks display.
Best for ages: 8+ | Free | One weekend
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Veneto, Italy
Crammed with picturesque canals, Renaissance palazzos and artistic masterpieces, this unique and alluring city is heaven-on-earth for art lovers and romantics.