Things to do in Venice
Venice's main cultural venues
Below is a list of the main cultural venues in Venice.
The Civic Museums of Venice
The Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia manages an important heritage, rich in historical, artistic and cultural beauty, including the Doge's Palace, the Correr Museum, Ca' Rezzonico, Ca' Pesaro and the Glass Museum.
Foundations and other museums in Venice
Not to be missed are the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Palazzo Grassi & Punta della Dogana or the Venice Biennale.
Churches
The churches of Venice contain one of the most extraordinary artistic treasures in the world. A thousand years of history and faith speak through their walls, through the paintings, sculptures, gold and precious fabrics that are housed in these fascinating monumental buildings.
Monuments and theatres
Completing the city's cultural offer are the fabulous theatres in the city that guarantee a wide and varied programme all year round.
Mainland
Mestre is a lively and ever-changing city, rich in history and architecture, surrounded by a green lung of urban parks and woods, perfect for walking, urban trekking and cycling.
Experience the Cityscape
Choose a "sestiere" (quarter) and begin your exploration
Cannaregio
Cannaregio seduces with its quiet and secluded corners that overlook the Lagoon. It is the district that hosts some of the most beautiful Gothic and Renaissance churches in the city, but there are also many taverns and bàcari where Venetians love to have an aperitif with the most classic cichéti.
Giorgio Franchetti Galleries - Ca' d'Oro
Ca' Vendramin Calergi
Ghetto of Venice - Jewish Museum
Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli
Church of Sant’Alvise
Teatro Malibran
Explore markets, gardens and beaches
Markets
Stroll through the stalls of the markets, from traditional fish, fruit and vegetable to organic markets, local crafts and antiques. Immerse yourself in the kaleidoscope of flavors, voices and colors of these places where you know local habits closely.
Gardens, parks, natural areas
Enter the greenest Venice: there are more than five hundred gardens, hidden among alleys and canals! Take refuge in the shade of tree-lined parks in the company of ancient statues, discover unexpected gardens, stroll among the rows of secular vineyards, visit protected natural areas.
Beaches
Reach the beaches of Lido di Venezia and the nearby island of Pellestrina: stretches of golden sand and well-equipped beaches alternate with wild areas and unspoiled nature, and blue flag and green flag beaches for children.
