10 things to do in Venice

Before voicing 10 recommendations for an exciting pastime in Venice, I want to emphasize that the cost of parking in this city is quite high. Therefore, it is more profitable to make excursions not on a personal car, but on a tourist bus or on foot.

Tourists from all over the world flock to Venice, so it would be surprising if the city did not have its own site. It really exists (there are even a few such sites) and can become a source of useful information, help in finding the location of attractions.

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No matter how the program of your tour to Venice takes shape, we recommend that you adopt the following recommendations.

Visit Piazza San Marco to see the main sights of Venice in one day. Around half of the monuments of culture and architecture of the city are concentrated in the area of this square. Rainy Palace, Clock Tower, Basilica of San Marco and many others. Take a walk, enjoy, but do not rush to buy souvenirs or have a bite to eat at a nearby cafe. A cup of coffee in it can cost tens of euros and make you get out of your budget.

Take a boat trip along the canals. Of course, Venice, in the view of tourists, is associated with gondolas, but a short trip on a romantic boat will cost a pretty penny (its cost varies from 50 to 80 euros). An alternative is a trip on a vaporetto, public service boats. It will cost less than 10 euros per hour, and deliver no less pleasure than riding a gondola.

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Dine al fresco on the banks of the Grande Canal, in one of the cafes near the Rialto Bridge. Have a drink of wine, watch passers-by. For these purposes, the Naranzaria, Bancigiro, Skyline Bar bars are well suited (from the latter, to everything else, a very beautiful view opens).

Kiss with your "half" under the Juliet’s balcony. If you really want to, you can hold a real marriage ceremony in the presence of a representative of the city hall who will register the marriage. This procedure will cost 800-1000 euros - not cheap! But you can kiss for free, and then take a walk to the Bridge of Sighs. As if by the way: yes, in Venice there are also hotels with the service " hotel for an hour ", Which is useful for tourists who come only for one day.

Climb the Campanila Tower, the tallest building in Venice, from its observation deck offering breathtaking views of the coast, lagoon and Dolomites.

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Do not neglect lunch. Most tourists, being keen on excursions, skip lunch and transfer the main meal to the evening. Meanwhile, you should know that restaurants most often have the same menu for lunch and dinner, only dinner costs one and a half times more. A little tip: try to find out where the locals usually eat. It is always cheaper and tastier there, and in addition, snacks can be completely free (this information is usually indicated at the very beginning of the menu).

Buy a couple of bottles of local wine home. Where exactly to buy, it is better to ask the local population. The choice is very rich, affordable prices. Among others, the wines of the manufacturer Bottega Distillery are very popular.

Visit at least one theater or concert hall. At the height of the tourist season, tickets are quite expensive. And if such expenses do not fit into the budget, you can find a way to listen to the works of great composers for free. Every Sunday at the Basilica of San Marco, music is played by Vivaldi and other great composers.

Try the Venetian ice cream, which is considered one of the most delicious in the world.

Take unforgettable photos. Even those tourists whose budget is very limited will not leave this city without vivid impressions. No money to visit museums? Take pictures of streets, people, buildings, bridges. Unique photos in the family album, even after years, will remind you of a fabulous trip to Venice.