Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Venice, Veneto, Italy[0.5 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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When you can’t stand the sight of another inch of flocked wallpaper, velvet or brocade, this intimate, 11-room boutique gem may be the answer.
Located down an alleyway a 10- to 15-minute walk from the Accademia, the Rialto and Piazza San Marco, it has a gorgeous wisteria-draped courtyard where cocktails and an exceptional breakfast are served.
The design-led interiors are cool, contemporary and very stylish which works well against original features such as terrazzo floors, ceiling frescoes and old brickwork.
The USP here is the charming, personalised service offered by owner Gian Luca and his knowledgeable team. There are also two self-catering apartments available for rent.
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Venice, Veneto, Italy[0.5 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]
From Titian to Tiepolo, the Accademia’s world-class collection represents the Golden Age of Venetian painting. A dazzling collection of masterpieces but also a voyage through the history of Venice itself.
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]
Surely the most exquisite, beguiling and opulent place of worship in Italy, St Mark’s cathedral was built to satisfy the wildest dreams of the Doges and is rich in glittering Byzantine mosaics, Gothic carvings and sumptuous treasures.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
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Venice, Veneto, Italy[0.2 miles]
Venice’s magnificent opera house was all-but-destroyed by fire in 1774, 1836 and 1996 and is all faux Baroque opulence. The programme of excellent opera productions and symphonic concerts offers a chance to put on your glad rags. You can also take a behind-the-scenes tour.
Best for ages: 18+ | £50 | 3-4 hours
Venice, Veneto, Italy[0.2 miles]
One of Venice’s more curious sights lies near Campo San Manin. Signs lead to a small courtyard and Giovanni Candi’s exuberant spiral staircase (ca. 1500) stuck onto its relatively plain palazzo. Climb to the top of this eccentric confection for delightful views over the city.
Best for ages: 6+ | £5
Venice, Veneto, Italy[0.5 miles]
Of all Venice’s many churches, the huge, Franciscan barn-like Frari (1338-1469) is one of the most art-packed. It boasts the second-highest bell tower in the city and a severe exterior, but once inside, the quality of the art is extraordinary.
Best for ages: 18+ | £2
Venice, Veneto, Italy[0.5 miles]
Venetians have shopped and haggled at this food market on the banks of the Grand Canal since 1097 AD. It’s a mosaic of stalls piled with aubergines, tomatoes, vats of artichoke hearts and (under the arched Pescaria) a zillion varieties of wriggling, glistening fish.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
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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.