Top Landmarks that make Venice a Unique Holiday Destination

Travel to Venice if you wish to enjoy a memorable holiday under a perfect romantic setting. There can be a number of landmarks that make Venice a unique travel destination for Europeans on holidays. From the airport to your hotel, you will enjoy sights and landmarks that are unique and have no parallel in the world. Moreover, the city always has a cool, exciting vibe that makes it a fantastic destination to travel almost any time in the year.

Travelers taking flights to Venice for the first time should not miss the landmarks that make the city a unique travel destination.

• Basilica di San Marco:  Begin your tour of the city with a visit to Basilica di San Marco that attracts visitors for its stunning architecture. You can find in the basilica a blend of architectural styles from the East and the West. It is one of the greatest buildings in the country, noted for its exquisite carvings, mosaics and bronze artifacts. Enjoy Venice holidays with a guided tour of Basilica di San Marco.
• Doge’s Palace: A grand palace, Doge’s Palace used to serve as the official residence of the ruler of Venice. Travelers on Venice holidays can take tour of the palace and get amazed with the things of luxury that it houses. Besides, you can also see here the torture chamber, where suspects were tortured until death or led to the prison across the Bridge of Sighs.

• Piazza San Marco: The above two landmarks are located in what is called Piazza San Marco, which is the center of the city housing some of the greatest landmarks. Besides Basilica di San Marco and Doge’s Palace, travelers on Venice holidays can also see the Torre dell’Orologio, a historic landmark bearing imprints of several centuries. Besides these, there can be a number of other top landmarks that make Venice a unique holiday destination.
• The Grand Canal: Venice is like no other cities in the world. It has an intricate system of canals that make it a unique place to see. The Grand Canal is the biggest of all canals one of the best things to do in Venice is to navigate the waterways on a gondola. Romantic couples should not forget to enjoy the moments in a fascinating gondola and have great Venice holidays.

• Rialto Bridge: The iconic Rialto Bridge leads to the Rialto, the heart of Venice's commercial district. Even the sight of the famous bridge is a great experience. Visiting the commercial district will give you some more to enjoy. Find here a bustling marketplace selling a variety of eatables for locals as well as travelers on Venice holidays.

• Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari: Architecture enthusiasts must not miss to see Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, a vast Gothic church famous as one of the finest pieces of art in Italy. Travel to Venice and visit this church to see attractions like Bellini’s Madonna and Child, one of the most beautiful paintings.
• Peggy Guggenheim Museum: If you are a museum aficionado, then you can find the Peggy Guggenheim Museum quiet interesting. The collection here that includes the works of Picasso, Pollack, Miro, Klee, Chagall and Dali makes this museum a must-see for travelers on Venice holidays.