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Another option is to use a tour service.

Canals and gondolas

It's no secret that the whole charm of the central part of Venice lies in its water transport. There is no land transport here, you can only move by boats, boats, gondolas and other water transport. Instead of streets, channels are spread here, this is what attracts tourists from all over the world in many ways.

The most important canal in Venice is the Grand Canal. The main channel of the city with the letter "S" runs through the entire city center. It is here that the facades of all the most beautiful palaces of the city face. Be sure to take a ride on the Grand Canal. To do this, you can use the services of a local taxi (small boats) or a vaporetto tram (about 7 euros).

This walk will definitely allow you to feel the atmosphere of this unusual beautiful city. They say that this city is most beautiful in the sunset, and therefore it is better to leave a walk along the Grand Canal for the evening.

One of the symbols of Venice, recognizable all over the world, are the gondolas. These romantic small elongated boats are known all over the world.

There are a limited number of gondoliers in Venice, only 425, and their special license for the right to practice this activity is mainly passed down from generation to generation. Maybe from this gondola ride is not a cheap pleasure. The whole boat will have to pay at least 120 euros for a 20-30 minute walk. But if you take a tour, the fee may be less, although in this case you will have to ride in the same gondola with other tourists (6 people fit in the gondola).

There are also separate gondola tours with a gondolier serenade. But this, of course, is already more expensive.

Bridges

Since I have already begun my story with the canals of Venice, then it is necessary to mention the bridges. There are only four bridges across the Grand Canal connecting the two central parts of the city. Of course, they all deserve your attention. But most of all - the Rialto Bridge.

The Rialto Bridge can be safely called a symbol of the city - this is the very first bridge that connected the two parts of the city, separated by a large canal. This bridge can be seen on all the souvenirs of the city, but it is better to look at it from the water.

Another notable bridge in the city is the Bridge of Sighs.

It may mistakenly seem that this is a very romantic name for the bridge, but this is not at all the case. The fact is that this bridge connects the courthouse in the Doge's Palace with the prison building.

It is from this bridge that condemned prisoners in last time could see their relatives standing on the opposite bridge.

Piazza San Marco

Piazza San Marco can be called the heart of Venice. This place is a must to visit. On my first visit main square Venice was full of pigeons! Here they also sold food for them, with the help of which it was possible to attract hordes of these birds. Of course, I have photos with them.

Today, there are not so many pigeons left on the square, because the fine for feeding them reaches 500 euros. So Venice is fighting the invasion of birds, considering them carriers of infections. But this does not prevent some enterprising Italians from offering to take a photo with pigeons in the square. They lure the birds with food, take a photo, and then quickly chase the birds away before the police notice. And yet, the local police often turn a blind eye to this, since it is hard not to notice the crowd of Chinese who want to be photographed with pigeons.

Columns and Doge's Palace

The columns of St. Mark and St. Theodore meet you on the way to the square.

Here you can see the facade famous palace Doge or Palazzo Ducale. This palace served for many years as a meeting place for the Venetian government.

It amazes tourists with its architecture. gothic style. The Doge's Palace is definitely worth a visit - where else can you see such a set of rooms.

The halls of the Great Council, the Collegium and the Senate are adjacent to the prison cells. A ticket to the Palazzo Ducale itself costs 13 euros, but you can also purchase a general ticket for 20 euros. A general ticket allows you to visit all the museums in Piazza San Marco.

St. Mark's Cathedral

St. Mark's Cathedral is admired by any visitor, both outside and inside. Vaults, columns and patterns are extremely attractive. A mixture of different styles, frescoes, stucco, sculptures - all this will not allow you to quickly look away.

It is here that the relics of St. Mark himself, the patron saint of Venice, are located. Often he is depicted as a winged lion, which can previously be seen on one of the columns at the entrance to the square.

Most of the territory is available to all visitors, and only for admission to museums you will have to pay extra - 5 euros.

Clock tower and Campanile

Other important places on the square are clock tower and Campanile bell tower.

The clock tower, opened back in 1499, is divided, as it were, into four parts: these are bronze sculptures, under them is a heraldic Venetian lion, then digital drums, and at the very bottom, finally, an astronomical (decorated with zodiac symbols) clock, executed in blue golden scale. They have been working for about half a millennium! You can enter the tower itself for 12 euros.

The main bell tower of the city of Campanile can be seen from afar, since its height exceeds 90 meters.

From here you have a great view of the whole of Venice. Climbing the Campanile Tower, in Piazza San Marco, sometimes they take an audio system explaining what kind of buildings appear to your eyes. Please note that you will have to pay eight euros for a ride on the elevator.

Church of San Zaccaria

In itself, a walk in Venice can bring quite tangible pleasure.

Narrow streets can lead you to beautiful corners.

So, just walking around the city, you can go, for example, to the Church of San Zaccaria.

The church of St. Zacharias, in addition to the relics of the saint himself, is also known for the fact that many of the doges of Venice were buried here. Now the church is a symbol of the Renaissance in the city.

And campo San Zaccaria, on which the temple is located, has long been a haven for bandit groups.

Shops and shops

Venetian glass is known all over the world. Of course, to see it in all its glory, it is better to go to the island of Murano. But if you don’t have time for this, you can go to the glassblower’s shop in Venice itself.

Here you will be offered small excursion, where they will show how glass is heated and various figures are molded from it. It's very entertaining. Venetian glass products can also be purchased here.

Another souvenir symbol of Venice is masquerade masks, which can also be purchased at local shops. If you move away from Piazza San Marco, souvenirs will be much cheaper.

What else to see

Departing from the station or airport in Venice, you will certainly use the bus. Leaving the bus, travelers find themselves in Piazzale Roma, and the nearest remarkable place worth a visit is the park. At the exit from it, immediately after crossing the bridge, is the church de Tolentino.

Another temple - St. Simeon Piccolo - is located next to the city station.

The church is easy to recognize, because there are no other buildings with such a large green dome nearby. In Venice, you can't miss the Frari Cathedral, popular for its bell tower and crystal vase, although its decoration and design are also very interesting.

In addition to the mass of churches, the city has other attractions, for example, the La Fenice Theater. Its stage has become the debut venue for widely acclaimed composers, conductors and musicians.

It is impossible to visit Venice and not look at the Palazzo Grimani, fortunately, this palace can be viewed on the way to the popular Rialto Bridge.

If you head straight to the Cannaregio area, it is advisable to visit the Ca d'Oro Palace.

nearby islands

Using vaporetto flights, you can get to the nearby islands, for example, go to the already mentioned island of Murano, which alone can take up almost your entire day.

It is here that Venetian glass is made according to old recipes. I recommend not to go to places that are optimized for tourists, everything is too similar to an attraction there, it is better to go further away, where the original craft is still preserved. Here at the time new year holidays a large Christmas tree is installed, made entirely of Murano glass. You can read more about other unusual Christmas trees

Let's say glass production did not fascinate you too much. Or everything interesting has already been examined, but there is still time. Then you should take another boat and go to the island of Burano.

It is always calm there, and the houses painted in different colors will certainly improve your mood. Leaving here without purchasing handmade textile products is unforgivable stupidity. Those who want to feel close to untouched nature should immediately go to Torcello, famous for its nature reserve with calm landscapes.

By the way, there is a temple of the seventh century built with an amazing mosaic decoration.

Organizational aspects

When planning your day trip around the city, always check if it will fall on the so-called "high water". On such days, in many places you can move only on platforms or by purchasing rubber boots.

But in stores selling Murano glass, prices are halved. Tourists can leave what they bought on the spot and return for it at a convenient moment - the main thing is to be in time before closing.

The Venetians are generally friendly, but knowledge of English at least at the simplest level will not be superfluous for sure. Take low-soled shoes with you, as there is a stone laid at almost every step.

Those wishing to walk around the city in a calm atmosphere are best to come here in winter. However, it is not worth climbing Campanilla at such a time: the view is unpretentious, besides, it is cold and windy. It is better to look at the stairs of the giants or just look at what you meet on the way, because each house is very interesting in its execution.

Would you like to visit Venice for at least one day? And if you have already visited this beautiful city, feel free to share your impressions in the comments.

See you soon! With wishes of bright discoveries, Julia.

Is it really possible to do anything in one day in Venice? I am sure that with proper and clear planning, you can see a lot and even feel the Most Serene. However, you need to remember that you will not have a chance to correct and inspect. So with a little hard work and preparation, your stay in Venice will remain a good memory for years to come.

Scalzi Bridge (Ponte degli Scalzi)

Ponte degli Scalzi, 30135 Venezia VE, Italy

Barefoot Bridge, this is how Ponte degli Scalzi is translated from Italian into Russian. The bridge across the Grand Canal received such a bizarre name according to 2 versions: once there was an area of ​​​​poor Venetians who did not even have enough money for shoes and they constantly walked barefoot, the second version is in honor of the church of Santa Maria in Nazareth ( barefoot Carmelite monks)

S. Maria dei Frari (Basilica dei Frari)

Address: San Polo, 3072, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

Opening hours: from 9:00 to 18:00, entry until 17:30.

Cost: adults - 3 €; students - 1.5 €; children under 11 years old - free of charge

There is a Russian audio guide for the price of 2 €

Definitely worth a visit. The Basilica is considered the main attraction of Venice. Inside is the grave of Titian, a fresco by his hand, beautiful sculptures around the perimeter, including the work of Donatello, as well as the main relic of the Most Serene - a crystal vase with the "Holy Blood of Christ"

Scuola San Rocco

Address: Campo San Rocco, 3052, 30125 San Polo, Venezia VE, Italy

Opening hours: 09.30-17.30. The box office closes at 17.00

Cost: adults - 10 €; young people under 26 years old and people over 65 years old - 8 €; children under 18 — free of charge

It is here that I advise you to go and enjoy the paintings of Jacopo Tintoretto.

For this price, you can visit 3 floors, as well as take a mirror for better study paintings on the ceiling.

While our grandmothers examined all these creations in detail, admiring the skill of the Venetian titanium, the child was happy to chase Italian pigeons and work out the route himself

Church of San Rocco

Address: calle 30125, Calle Larga o Campiello de le Chiovere, 3063, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

Working hours: 09.30-17.30

Cost: free

Saint Rocco (or Roch) was the patron saint of the poor and the protector from the plague. Inside there are paintings by Tintoretto telling about the life of St. Roch.

Address: Dorsoduro, 3703, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy

Working hours: from Monday to Saturday. Sunday is a day off

10:00 to 12:00; 13:00 to 15:00

In appearance, this is just an unremarkable brick building, but inside 700 sq m of an impressive painting by Giovanni Antonio Fumiani “The Martyrdom and Ascension of St. Panteleimon"

Campo Santa Margarita

Address: Dorsoduro, 3689, 30100 Campo Santa Margherita, Venezia VE, Italy

Beautiful Venetian square Santa Margarita is especially loved by the local population. Cozy cafes with tables under umbrellas, where it's nice to sit with a cooling cocktail (I advise you to try an Aperol syringe) and look around.

Church of San Trovaso

Address: 30123, Fondamenta Bonlini, 380, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy

San Trovaso is Catholic Church which has a beautiful white facade

The shipyard of San Trovaso adjoins the church on the side of the canal. It has existed since the 17th century. and they still make gondolas here.

Osteria Al Squero

Address: Dorsoduro, 943-944, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy

Opening hours: 11.00-21.30

A chic tapas bar (tapas is a sandwich) for an afternoon snack. Everything here is cheap and delicious. You can take a glass of excellent Italian wine and a set of snacks, each of which costs 1.4 euros. The cafe has free wi-fi. The room is quite small, but still cozy. Sometimes you have to stand in line, but it's worth it. The cafe is next to the canal

Address: Fondamenta delle Zattere ai Gesuati, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy

Santa Maria della Salute (Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute)

Address: Fondamenta Salute, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy

Opening hours:

Monday to Saturday: 9.30-12.00 and 15.00-17.30
Sunday: 9.30-12.00 and 15.00-17.30

Cost: free

The Church of Santa Maria della Salute was built in gratitude for the deliverance from the plague. Inside are paintings by Tintoretto and Titian.

On this arrow, behind the church of Santa Maria della Salute, our first walking route in the Dorsodur area.

1. Free: walk to San Marco via the Accademia Bridge;
2. Expensive: take the number 1 vaporetto at the Salute Pier and swim to S. Zaccaria;
3. Extreme: take a traghetto gondola and swim across the Grand Canal.

It costs only 2 € per person. Up to 7 people sit in the gondola, 2 gondoliers drive. When you stand in a gondola, which is swaying from floating past voparetto, the feeling is indescribable.

Gondola traghetto will take you to the pier Santa Maria del Giglio

The route on the map with the possibility of adjustment. The last point of the route is the pier of the gondola-traghetto. This is how I advise you to cross the Grand Canal, especially if gondola riding is not included in your plans.

Our entire route will be 3.3 km, in time it will take from 2 to 4 hours. If you are not yet ready for the crowd of tourists on San Marco, then you can change your plan a little and immediately after Santa Maria della Salute go to Campanile San Giorgio Maggiore. To do this, you need to return to the Zattere promenade and take the number 2 vaporetto, which is heading towards S. Marco. Get off at the station - S. Giorgio.

Only 4 stops:

• Giudecca Palanca DX
• redentore
• Zitelle
• S. Giorgio

And back from Santa Maria della Salute, I suggest you walk past the Academy Museum. Still, it would be nice to look at it from the side:

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The list of famous names, one way or another connected with Venice, can be continued for quite a long time, as well as listing the sights located on numerous islands. What to see in Venice in 1 day is a rather difficult question, because the travelers who come here really “dazzle” from the abundance of everything interesting and unusual.

However, before making a route, you need to figure out what and how. It is important to consider here that Venice is located on 118 islands and it is often possible to move from one to another only by water on vaporettos - small boats that move along certain routes. If we are talking about the Grand Canal, then where there are no bridges, you can cross it on a traghetto - another type of Venetian public transport. If you decide to travel on foot and are time bound (for example, gathering a group, departures, etc.), then it is important to always leave a small margin - Venice very often surprises in the form of a lack of bridges and "long ways". In addition, it is very easy to get lost in the intricacies of streets on the water.

Another Venetian surprise is the weather. Predicting when it will rain in a city on the water is beyond the power of even the most talented weather forecasters. That is why, when planning long walks, you need to have an umbrella with you and wear waterproof shoes - at any time of the year. Venice is one of the most expensive cities not only in Italy, but throughout Europe. In order to save money, you need to look closely at the life of local residents, use water, but public, not tourist, transport, and, of course, choose cafes and restaurants away from St. Mark's Square. Prices on the menu decrease inversely with the distance to it.

And, finally, we must not forget that behind the external beauty lies interesting story that began in the 3rd century BC. The confrontation between the Romans and the Veneti, numerous raids, the unification of the islands under the leadership of the Doge's Council, the Venetian-Genoese wars, the greatness of the maritime Venetian Republic, and, finally, the “hand-waving” of European rulers after the conquest by Napoleon, which resulted in joining Italy. These are far from all the pages of history that you can “flip through” while walking along the streets and admiring the buildings and canals.

Arriving here, do not rush to follow the well-trodden traditional routes, risking seeing only crowds of tourists. Remember that even making your way through the narrow colorful streets that are not listed in the guidebooks, you will see all the main attractions. Choose restaurants and taverns further from the center - the more distance from Piazza San Marco, the lower the cost of lunch. Venice is a place where wheeled transport is banned. If you arrive with a suitcase equipped with hard wheels, leave it in the luggage room, because the use of such luggage is punishable by a fine of 100 to 500 euros.

You should not arrange a date with the city from July to September - these are the most crowded and hot months. The weather here is changeable at any time of the year, so stock up on an umbrella and waterproof shoes, and then the sudden onset of rain will not prevent you from getting to know the most interesting places. It is immediately worth noting that in order to see the whole variety of Venetian sights, a lifetime is not enough. Therefore, you will have to choose. So, what is the best thing to see in a day?

grand canal

The Grand Canal is the central Venetian street, along which the most beautiful buildings and palaces are located. True, it doesn’t really look like a street in the traditional sense of the word - there are no embankments along its entire length, and the houses have two exits - on land and on water. That is why you can “walk” along such an avenue only by gondola or vaporetto. The second option is much cheaper and is ideal for those who want to save money. Traditionally, it is the Grand Canal that is considered the central, front gate of Venice. Many years ago, merchant ships entered the city through it, today they have given way to small boats with tourists who dream of seeing Venice in all its glory and immediately, at first sight, discovering all its best sides.

However, one should not think that the Grand Canal is only of interest to guests. For the convenience of the movement of local residents, 4 bridges were thrown over it, bearing the names of Rialto, Scalzi, the Academy and the Constitution. Also, often in its waters you can meet medical, police and other "service" boats. So, if there is a choice - to see one thing in Venice, then it must certainly be the Grand Canal with its luxurious mansions, constant bustle and unique color, which is impossible to describe in words - everyone must feel it for himself.

Piazza San Marco

If the Grand Canal is the soul of Venice, then Piazza San Marco, located on one of its banks, can rightly be called its heart. A magnificent panorama opens up to guests immediately from the pier and ... invariably takes your breath away. So many sights and architectural masterpieces “gathered” on a small patch of land that would be enough for a European town of an average hand. Here are the San Marco bell tower, which is visible from any part of the city and is a kind of landmark for those who have gone astray, and the Doge's Palace, and St. Mark's Cathedral, and a huge library, and much more.

But still business card San Marco are not architectural masterpieces, but numerous pigeons that are glad to every guest and are sure that they come only in peace. Piazza San Marco has managed to become not only a kind of center (although if you look geographically, this is not so), but also a hallmark of Venice. She appeared in many films, acquired a huge number of legends and, of course, managed to become a cult place among tourists.

Doge's Palace

The history of the Doge's Palace began in the distant 7th century. It was then that it was decided to unite the 12 groups of the Venetian islands into a single state, which was later called the Most Serene Republic of Venice under the leadership of a kind of Senate, consisting of 12 doges. Not surprisingly, the government soon needed a place where official receptions and internal meetings could be held. So on the Piazza San Marco appeared luxury palace. True, in the 15th century the building was destroyed by fire and a new one was erected on its site, according to a completely different project, which has survived to this day. It should be noted that it looks really impressive - the architects, who sought to show the greatness and power of the Venetian Republic, achieved their goal.

Years passed, the political and economic situation in the world changed, and with it the status of the Venetian Republic. The Doge's Palace became a haven for various government agencies— Senate, Ministries, Supreme Court and even the secret police. Today it is completely given over to tourists. It is immediately worth noting that to look at the Doge's Palace from the outside means not to learn anything about it. After all, inside you can see not just luxurious rooms - each of them can rightfully be considered a work of art. For example, the hall of maps is decorated with works by the best Italian masters (it is not difficult to guess what is depicted on the walls), the ceilings of many other halls are decorated with paintings by Veronese and Tintoretto, and the legendary Golden Staircase is not even worth talking about - you need to see it with your own eyes.

St. Mark's Cathedral

The Cathedral of San Marco, located on the square of the same name, is one of the most beautiful temples not only in Venice, but throughout Europe. It is known not only for its legendary architecture, but also for the fact that it is here that the relics of the Apostle Mark, who is considered the patron and protector of the city, are buried. In addition, during the Crusades, the Cathedral became a repository of numerous art objects brought here from Constantinople. You can see them to this day. The history of the Cathedral, as well as the whole of Venice, is full of ups, downs and changes. It was built back in 829 in order to demonstrate to the whole world the power and strength of the Republic. At the beginning of the 11th century, the church burned down and was rebuilt. Further, it was repeatedly enlarged and transformed, while maintaining the overall style and color.

By the way, it's hard to believe, but the church stands on ordinary wooden piles, made of larch. Their number reaches several tens of thousands. In the Middle Ages, they knew for sure that when in contact with water, this material does not collapse, but becomes stronger and harder! When planning a visit to the Cathedral of San Marco, it is worth considering that this is not only a museum, but also a functioning church, in which services are regularly held. For a visit, it is better to choose a free time from them.

Rialto Bridge

Rialto is one of the four bridges connecting the banks of the Grand Canal. It can rightfully be considered not only the very first, but also the most problematic - what just happened to the crossing that appeared on this site back in 1181: fires, collapses and other troubles. In 1551, the construction of the current bridge began, according to the project of the then unknown architect Antonio de Ponte. Although many dreamed of doing this work, including Michelangelo, it was he who won the competition announced by the authorities. Today, the Rialto Bridge is one of the symbols and visiting card of Venice. He "lit up" not only on numerous postcards, but also on the pages of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. A walk along the bridge can be combined with buying souvenirs. There are more than 20 shops open here, but the prices are very high.

San Giorgio

On small island San Giorgio Maggiore is the cathedral of the same name, which occupies its entire territory. Its construction began at the beginning of the 17th century and lasted for 40 years, but the result was really impressive. The snow-white stone facade with 4 columns and the red brick walls in bright contrast with it can amaze anyone, even a seasoned traveler. But this cathedral is famous not only for its architecture, but also for the bell tower, in the heights of which opens great view to Piazza San Marco, located directly opposite. By the way, it costs less to climb here than to the bell tower of San Marco.

Of course, on this list of attractions romantic city does not end with water. But, perhaps, this is all that you can see in Venice in one day. It is unlikely that it will be possible to have more time, it is better to leave further acquaintance “until we meet again”.

Belfry Campanile

Begin independent walk it is better in the early morning, when tourists are still having breakfast in hotels, and from cozy cafes you can already hear the breathtaking aroma of coffee brewed according to the Venetian recipe. Visit St. Mark's Square and climb observation deck bell towers of the Campanile. Tired of the guests from almost a hundred meters high, but such beautiful Venice appears before the audience in all its glory.

The brick bell tower crowned with the figure of the Archangel Gabriel was built in 888. In 1902, the structure, which had endured lightning strikes and earthquakes for centuries, suddenly collapsed, damaging only a small logette. Today, an exact copy of the bell tower rises on the square. During the Middle Ages inside old tower there were torture chambers, now there is a shaft with an elevator.

Opening hours: from December to April - 9:30-15:45, from May to June - 9:00-19:00, from July to September - 9:00-21:00, from October to November - 9:00 -19:00. The cost of the lift is 8 euros.

Loggetta Sansovino

At the foot of the monumental Campanile bell tower there is a logetta - the crowning achievement of the Italian sculptor Sansovino. The marble building was erected in 1546, but it was waiting for tragic fate: during the fall of the tower, the structure was severely damaged. The reconstruction of the logette ended in 1912.

The three-arch openwork building is decorated with a balustrade, pinkish columns are perfectly combined with greenish marble walls. The yellow-white niches are filled with statues by Sansovino representing Apollo, Mir, Mercury and Pallas.

Saint Mark's Clock Tower

The tower, located in the northern part of St. Mark's Square, was built in 1497. Be sure to consider it carefully - there is no place for trifles. At the top of the structure, you will see two figures of the Moors striking a large bell. Below is the symbol of Venice - the winged lion. The next tier is occupied by the statue of the Mother of God with the Child, under it is a blue-gold dial, in the center of which the Earth is depicted, and a little further away - the rotating Moon. The arrow shows the time, the zodiac circle shows the position of the Sun.

The tower building can be visited as part of an excursion, a ticket for which must be purchased in advance. Price - 12.5 euros. Time: Monday-Wednesday at 10:00 and 11:00, Thursday-Sunday at 14:00 and 15:00.

Columns of Saints Mark and Theodore

Granite columns, towering on the shores of the Gulf of Venice, were removed in 1125 from Constantinople. Initially, there were three of them, but during unloading one sank into the sea. The rest lay on the ground until 1196, until the architect Nicolo Barattieri came up with a brilliant idea: he girded them with a dry hemp rope, which, when wet, lifted the load.

The sculptures on top of the columns were also not made in Venice. It is said that the bronze lion was cast either in Persia or in China. And the figure of Theodore is generally assembled from the head of the sculpture of Mithridates of Pontus and the torso of the statue of one of the generals of Rome.

Giardini Papadopoli Park

In the southeastern part of the city, among the canals and stone streets, there is a small green oasis - a park founded in 1834 after the demolition of the Santa Croce temple and named after the designer Papadopoli. The territory of the Venetians' favorite vacation spot is planted with palm trees, flowers, plane trees and fruit trees. Twisted paths and secluded alleys allow park guests not to interfere with each other. The youngest visitors also love the green zone - a wonderful playground has been organized for them.

Church of San Nicola da Tolentino

The construction of the Church of St. Nicholas of Tolentino, located near Piazzale Roma (Piazzalle Roma), began at the end of the 16th century. The bulky façade was completed in 1714. The ancient portico and Corinthian columns made the medieval church look like a Greco-Roman temple. Stop here for a minute and take a closer look at the building. There is a round hole in one of the walls. It was left by an Austrian cannonball, which pierced the dome during the shelling of 1849. Later, it was decided to place the core in the wall of the church.

Church of San Simeone Piccolo

A feature of the temple on the banks of the Grand Canal is a huge copper dome decorated with the figure of the Savior, for which Napoleon called San Simeone Piccolo "a dome without a church." The cathedral was built in 1738. The architect Giovanni Scalfarotto, who designed it, took the Pantheon as a model.

As in a Roman temple, the inner space is a circle, where several altars are located, decorated with works of Italian artists. The air here is saturated with the smell of incense, and there is always an atmosphere of peace. The church is active, services in Latin are held from Monday to Friday at 08:00, on Saturday - at 16:00 and on Sunday - at 11:00 and 15:00.

Scalzi Bridge

The Scalzi Bridge has feature: steps, wide at the base, narrower towards the top. Passers-by who have reached the middle have to walk in single file - the platform is 80 cm wide. The bridge was built in 1856 next to railway station. The Venetians were unhappy - the modern design did not fit into the old look of the surrounding streets. In 1932, the authorities heeded the murmur of the inhabitants, and two years later the Grand Canal was thrown across new bridge in traditional style.

Cathedral of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

The history of the cathedral, built in the form of a Latin cross, goes back to the 12th century. Mine modern look Gothic red brick church acquired in 1446. At the same time, a bell tower was added to it, second in size only to the Campanile bell tower.

A colonnade of 12 columns divides the cathedral into three naves. Once inside the basilica, you will find yourself in a huge space, as if ascending to heaven. The treasure of the temple is the painting "Madonna Pesaro" by Titian. The works of Italian artists and sculptors of the Renaissance are the decoration of each chapel. The cathedral is open from Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 18:00, on Sunday - from 13:00 to 18:00. Entrance - 3 euros.

Church and Scuola San Rocco

Another church, erected in 1549 in honor of the defender of the city from the invasion of the plague, St. Roch, nestled next to the previous temple. Its construction was organized by the brotherhood of San Rocco, founded to help the sick, and lasted 34 years.

If in Frari tourists admire the works of Titian, then in San Rocco, art lovers rush to rendezvous with the works of the Renaissance genius Tintoretto. The amazing canvases with which the walls and ceiling are painted are full of such a piercing feeling of love for God that they cause sincere tears in the audience. The church can be visited every day from 9:30 to 17:30. Entrance - 11 euros.

Church of San Giacomo di Rialto

At first glance, the Byzantine church in the Rialto quarter seems unremarkable, but it is the oldest of the 60 cathedrals in Venice. The townspeople believe that the foundation of San Giacomo was laid in 421, when the world first learned about the city on the water. Despite the reconstruction of 1601, the temple has survived to this day almost in its original form.

The history of the church is closely connected with the market, which has been located nearby for centuries. The inscription on the ledge of the building encourages merchants to make only honest transactions. Tourists are interested in watches - the dial is divided into 24 parts instead of the usual 12. The temple is open daily from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00. The entrance is free.

Academy Gallery

Those of you who appreciate medieval painting should visit one of the finest art museums in Europe. And there are a number of reasons for this:

• The gallery is located in the building of the former convent XV century and is of historical value
• Only here is the largest collection of works by Venetian masters of the XIII-XVIII centuries
• Museum paintings recreate the history of the canal city

The gallery was founded in 1750 and was originally an institution where young artists learned the basics of painting. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 8:15 to 19:15, on Monday - from 8:15 to 14:00. Entrance - 15 euros.

Cathedral of Santa Maria della Salute

In the middle of the 17th century, Venice was slowly dying from the plague. The authorities of the city turned to the Mother of God for help, promising to erect a church in honor of the Most Pure Church in case of getting rid of the disease. The Holy Virgin helped the city, and in 1631 the construction of the baroque basilica began, which lasted 50 years.

The snow-white church seems to soar above the waters of the Grand Canal. The octagonal building is crowned with a 60-meter copper dome, the marble facade is decorated with figures of archangels, columns and pilasters. The cathedral houses masterpieces by Pietro Liberi, Titian and Luca Giordano. We recommend that you visit the basilica in the evening when it is lit up by spotlights. One of the main religious shrines is open daily from 9:00 to 12:00 and in the afternoon from 15:00 to 17:30. For those wishing to see the paintings of Titian, the entrance costs 4 euros.

Church of St. Stephen

There is an infamous church on St. Stephen's Square. Because of the murders committed within its walls, the holy house was re-consecrated six times. The original temple building was erected in the 13th century and almost completely rebuilt two centuries later. In 1544, a lightning strike hit the top of the bell tower, as a result of which the tower received a slight slope.

Among the "cheerful" bright buildings of Venice, the Gothic gloomy church serves as the epitome of the Middle Ages and looks alien. The interiors, on the contrary, are made in the Renaissance style. The wooden arch of the central nave resembles the inverted keel of a ship; paintings by Vivarini, Diziani, Tintoretto and Domenico are kept in the sacristy.

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00, Sunday from 15:00 to 18:00. Viewing the paintings costs 3 euros.

Palazzo Grimani

Traveling through Venice, pay attention to the magnificent white palace towering over neighboring buildings. Erected in the Renaissance, the building acquired its modern look in 1575. The Palazzo attracts tourists with its façade made of multi-colored marble so beloved by the Venetians and interiors decorated with frescoes by Italian painters.

Venice, the city of love, is the most visited city in the world with over 5 million tourists every year. Most often, those who fall into plan a very rich program of stay, and it is rarely possible to take more than one day to explore one city. What can you see in Venice in one day?

Venice is a city where wheeled vehicles are banned. As funny as it may seem, from May 1, 2015 even the use of suitcases with hard wheels (with rubber ones is possible) will be prohibited. Moreover, they promise to fine tourists carrying such suitcases in the amount of 100 to 500 euros (probably depending on the intensity of the noise produced by the wheels). Therefore, when arriving in Venice, you need to understand that you will either have to walk or swim on something. It is logical to divide the program of staying in the city on the water into 2 halves - pedestrian and water.

Our next trip to the city of love took place in the company of friends who first came to this fabulous 118-island city. They offered them their program of staying in Venice for 1 day, with which they agreed.

For friends, this time we acted this time as guides. They say everyone has their own view of Venice. Moreover, each time Venice is shown from the other side.

In my opinion, the most convenient way to get to Venice is by train. Santa Lucia station is located on the banks of the Grand Canal, from where locals depart continuously on 22 routes. water buses- vaporetto. Vaporetto can take you to different parts of the city, as well as to the islands of Murano, Burano, Lido and St. George. Of course, it’s great to swim on the islands, but if you only have 1 day to explore Venice, then it’s better to forget about the islands.

If you are coming to Venice by car, you will park in Piazzale Roma. From there, across the new bridge, crossing the Grand Canal, you will find yourself next to the same Santa Lucia railway station.

So, we buy vaporetto tickets (routes 1 or 2) to Piazza San Marco and let's go!

The ticket costs 7 euros for tourists. For residents of Venice, different prices apply in everything, by the way, they can continue to carry suitcases on wheels with impunity. The vaporetto ticket is valid for one hour. Travel time from Santa Lucia to Piazza San Marco is about 45 minutes on route 1. Number 2 does not move with all stops, so you will get there in 25 minutes. If the task is to inspect Venice, then it is better to sail along the Grand Canal slowly, looking at and photographing everything along the way.

It so happened that having already visited Venice many times and having written many notes about this city, I first came to the city of love in the afternoon with a clear sunny weather. A beautiful city on the water just shimmered with bright colors under the sun's rays. However, the horrific destruction taking place in Venice also turned out to be more noticeable ...

Venice is a city where there are no uninteresting or ugly places. Here, every house, every pile has its own history.

The piles on which Venice stands are mostly made of Siberian larch and were brought in the 14th century from perm region. Such piles are called in Russia "foliage", in Venice they are called "Perm karagai". On the same piles stands the northern Venice - St. Petersburg. Part of the Venetian piles was brought from Northern Croatia.

There is no oxygen under water, so the tree does not deteriorate, and the minerals and salts that are contained in sea ​​water, turn wood into a kind of stone.

The number of piles driven under the Rialto Bridge is about 12,000.

Venetian piles go into the ground to a depth of 10 meters. Log platforms lie on piles, and already on them are the foundations of buildings.

According to legend, Venice was founded on March 25, Friday, at noon, in 421. This exact date is reflected in an old document that describes the visit of three consuls from Padua. Consuls came to establish a settlement on the Rialto Islands. In memory of this event, a church was erected in honor of St. James, which has survived to this day. But historians say that the first settlements in the Venetian lagoon appeared much earlier.

The name of the city comes from the names of the tribes that inhabited these places in antiquity. The Veneti also gave the name to the Veneto region, whose capital today is Venice.

For several centuries, the Venetians mastered all the islands of the Venetian lagoon. Before construction began, soil was first poured on each island to raise the level. The bedding soil was taken from the bottom of the sea.

The architectural appearance of Venice was formed in the XIV-XVI centuries - the heyday of the Venetian Republic. There was no clear plan of the city during the construction, it was dictated by the geography of the islands.

In front of Piazza San Marco, 2 canals converge - the Big and the Giudecca, forming a kind of water area.

After disembarking from the vaporetto, we immediately get to famous bridge sighs connecting the prison building.

Doge's Palace is a must to visit, even if you only have one day in Venice! This should take at least 2 hours.

The Cathedral of San Marco is also worth a visit, but on a day trip, you can limit yourself to just looking at the facade.

A stroll through Piazza San Marco always results in coffee gatherings at the Café Florian, where Casanova himself used to sit. Then, without exception, everyone is photographed on the square against the backdrop of the cathedral. Today it is forbidden to feed pigeons in Piazza San Marco. The ban is spelled out in such a way that you can not feed food, but the birds get pieces of buns and sandwiches during photo shoots.

If you want, you can go. A half-hour walk costs at least 100 euros (usually 120), 6 people fit in the gondola. The clock at the gondolier is always in a hurry, so after 20 minutes you will be dropped off.

If you really want to, you can ride a gondola cheaper, you need to look along the large canal for a gondola-traghetto stop and cross for 50 eurocents per person Grand Canal. The pleasures are much less, but you can take photos of your loved ones in the gondola.

You can take pictures with the gondoliers as much as you like and completely free of charge, they always agree with pleasure.

Those who prefer to walk with a guide can advance.

From Piazza San Marco, along one of the passages, we plunge into the streets of Venice and move (constantly getting stuck at every corner) towards Piazza Roma. Near the arch in the clock tower there is a sign, it is best to leave the square there. The route verified by many, the chances of getting lost are less.

It is easy to get lost in Venice, although signposts are common. But, nevertheless, many stray around the city. If you need to tell someone your location, then you need to find out the name of the canal or the nearest bridge. This is what you need to report, if God forbid, you need to call firefighters or an ambulance (you need to call 118). Emergency medical care in the city of love is free for everyone, no documents will be asked.

The walk takes about 2 hours, no one has succeeded faster yet - because you want to stop literally every second!

In total, there are 177 canals crossing Venice. The number of bridges in Venice is approaching 500. Every corner of Venice is interesting in its own way.

The water in the canals of Venice is cloudy and green. They say that the famous greenish color of the clouds in the paintings of Venetian artists appeared due to the fact that they took water for diluting paints in canals.

We returned to Santa Lucia station almost at sunset.

We do not say goodbye to Venice. We will be back!

Rumor has it that Venice is expensive. Blatant lie! It’s not just expensive there, but a complete star (especially with the current exchange rate). If you can still argue about food, then living there is definitely very expensive, checked! Hostel prices start at 100 European killed raccoons per bed. Madhouse! But woof on that and woof to find perfect place to stay for a reasonable amount, it's great to take a walk and have a delicious meal. So, today in the issue: how to spend the night in Venice for a small amount and see the local flavor in one day! A nice bonus: about the most delicious pasta in Venice, and maybe in all of Italy (for boys with meat, for girls with pesto)! And a couple of intimate places in the city, where you should definitely go. And don't click on likes!

How to get to Venice without going broke

Who doesn't want to visit Venice? Yes, everyone wanted to. Only the cat probably does not know what kind of city it is, which stands on the water. That's why he and the cat, what to take from him. Since living in Venice itself is very expensive, I spent the night in Padua for 38 euros (a charming town. By the way, I also recommend it), and went to Venice itself in the morning by train for 4 euros. Agree, it turned out very economically.

• We look at the schedule. If you type Venezia, then there will be about eight options for stops with that name.

• The ticket must be taken to the station "Venezia S. Lucia", otherwise you will not reach the city center.

• Trains run every 15 minutes on average: some are faster (Frecciargento express trains), some are slower (simple Regionale trains)

• Travel time - 30 or 50 minutes

• The price, respectively, is 9 or 4 euros.

I arrived around 7 am, and for the first few hours I was a witness to the city waking up. Do you want crowds of people not to prevent you from watching and getting to know the city? Get up early 🙂

The city at the same time lives its own life. Boats with local residents raced along the canals, a handsome old grandfather left the house and took the newspaper he had brought, in a tiny market somewhere among the houses the girl was noisily bargaining for vegetables, laundry was drying in the lanes. In general, the city seemed very sincere to me.

Woof warns! Also in many places you can cross the Grand Canal on a traghetto (ferry, very similar to a gondola), only there is one caveat - the sides of the traghetto are very low, and you have to stand there. So this method is suitable only for those who are confident in their stability =)) High heels are dangerous, Woof warned you!

But here is the long-awaited bridge:

Very beautiful view on Palazzo Bembo, 15th century (now there is an expensive hotel):

Don't be a lazy booty and walk more along the streets of the city.

As always, it was not possible to walk in a straight line, I slightly deviated from the route to look at the Church of St. Salvador:

In Venice, it is worth getting lost and wandering, wandering, wandering at random, sooner or later your feet will lead you to San Marco, but you will find amazing corners that are not in any guidebook. You will still go to the central square, but see a lot on the way interesting. What else does a solo traveler need?

Piazza San Marco. Photos with pigeons - priceless!

This is the area itself. There are cafes on the first floors of the procurations, but in general there is Art Museum Correra. Procurations - from the word "prosecutors", whose services were once located there (that's the majors, right?). There is also the legendary and seemingly the oldest cafe in Italy "Florian".

Next to the procurations is the famous Torre dell'Orolodgio - the clock tower, on which, since the 15th century, the clock has been set so that it can be seen from the lagoon (well, so that everyone can see that the Venetians are cool).

On the corner of the tower there is a small gelateria with sooooo delicious ice cream (1 big ball - 1.5 euros), I advise!

There are a lot of pigeons on the square, who want to eat for free. If you look closely, there are quite a lot of them in the photo, but not as many as before. There was a period when there were more pigeons than tourists, they actively ahem ... brought the square into an unpresentable appearance, interfered in every possible way and became almost a citywide problem. But this did not stop tourists and those who sold food for pigeons to these tourists. A few years ago, the authorities of Venice forbade feeding the birds, and there were fewer pigeons. But still, if you stretch out your hand, dozens of birds will flock. If you are not afraid to take the risk of feeling the shit bombing on yourself, this will be one of the coolest photos you will bring back from Venice!

Cathedral of the Apostle Mark

The relics of the Holy Apostle Mark are kept in the cathedral on the square. Remember, I told you that the Venetians are cunning as hell? At one time (back in 800, it seems) the relics were perfectly kept in Alexandria in Egypt, but the Venetians really wanted to have them. The Egyptians understood everything, so any merchants were examined very carefully so that those relics would not inadvertently whistle. But the merchants stole them, and in order to drag them through the guards, they stuffed them into a cart with pork, where the faithful Muslims did not want to climb, and when they realized it, it was already too late. This story is depicted on the mosaic of the cathedral, when you are there - look for it.

Admission is free, but even in the off-season there are a lot of people, you have to stand in line.

In general, you can spend half a day on the cathedral and not see everything, it contains a huge number of stories, metaphors, symbols. Between the Cathedral and the Doge's Palace is the Porta della Carta, the "Paper Door", right there and the winged Venetian lion.

The winged lion is a symbol of the Apostle Mark and therefore became a symbol of Venice itself, whose patron Mark is. At one time, Napoleon put the lion in Paris and placed it on one of the squares. Then Napoleon was exiled, and they wanted to return the lion to Venice, but they smashed it on the way, so this is a assembled from pieces and finished with a version. The boys glued the moment to please the eye.

On Piazza San Marco there is the Doge's Palace (the former supreme rulers of Venice), where the Council met and there was the Maritime Department, a prison and a bunch of things necessary for the state.

Opposite the Doge's Palace is the bell tower, which you can climb and look at the city from above. The issue price is 8 euros, but the queues are huge, so I did not stand.

The principle is this - you choose the base (4 types of pasta), filling (bolognese, well, that is, for boys, with meat in tomato sauce, pesto for girls, and some more), additives (Parma ham, tomatoes, parmesan, etc.) and a drink, all this is prepared for you right there in 5 minutes and given out in a box with you.

The guys are very cool, they joke, they take your word of honor that you will quickly eat everything while it is hot. And what a taste! This is the best pasta I have ever eaten in my life. In general, it was only then that I realized that there are pasta, and there is PASTA! The portion is huge, with several additives and a drink it turned out to be 11 euros, which is almost free for Venice.

On the way back, I came across windows with such goodies, it’s good that I was already full. Below is Venetian nougat, sooo tasty, but sooo expensive (such a piece as in the picture costs about 20 euros, but you can participate in several tastings if you're lucky):

Gondola rides

In general, well-fed and kind, I returned to the embankment and honestly admitted to myself that if I didn’t ride a gondola in Venice, I would really regret it. In the Middle Ages, the number of gondolas was strictly limited, and the license for this business was passed from father to son.

Gawhak: a gondola ride is really expensive - 80 euros per hour of riding. The guys don’t discount the price at all, that’s why they are Gondoliers. So get the same independent tourists who want to ride - get 20 euros from the nose. There are 4 seats in the gondola. But the sensations are unforgettable, there will be something to tell Baba Mana later.

Do we spend the night in Venice at the price of a hostel or where to spend the night inexpensively in Venice?

As I said, living in Venice itself is very expensive, and in the morning I had to be at the airport early (and, as you understand, taxis in Venice are also only water and also very expensive!).

Therefore, I chose a hotel in Tessera, a suburb of Venice near the airport, and so that in the morning I could walk to the airport, and not spend money on a taxi or wait for a bus. And it cost only 50 euros, and this is with a delicious breakfast! In general, there are many in Tessera budget hotels, you can get to it in 15-20 minutes from Piazzale Roma (Roman Square) next to Santa Lucia Station by bus number 5, the issue price is 2 euros. Therefore, this is a great place for budget travelers, I think.

Even in Tessera you can have a very budgetary dinner, right in the hotel there was a small pizzeria "for locals", where I took a huge pizza and a glass of "Syringe", a local aperitif, the most "Venetian" drink that everyone drinks everywhere - and paid for everything about 7 euros.

Thus, a whole day in Venice (one of the most expensive tourist cities in the world!) cost me less than 100 euros, including travel, accommodation and a gondola ride. Not bad, agree? Do you want the same? Read , and of course other Gava travel!

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