Venice has countless works of art, in galleries, museums and churches, and the lagoon itself is an experience in itself. If you have the time, the other islands around Venice can also offer interesting and a little less-crowded tourist sights.

The major tourist attractions include:
St Mark's Square. The most famous sight in Venice. A lively square surrounded by beautiful architecture such as the Byzantine basilica of San Marco.
St Mark's Basilica. This is where the art and riches from the East, brought back by Venice's merchants, are kept. The coloured marbles and mosaics are fantastic.
Palazzi and bridges. The best way to explore Venice is on foot or aboard waterbuses with a guidebook at hand to learn about the history of all the beautiful palaces and bridges that you will encounter. The most famous bridges are the Bridge of Signs and the Rialto, over the Grand Canal.
The Accademia. The finest of many art collections in Venice. The Galleria dell'Accademia contains, amongst others, works by Bellini, Piero della Francesca, Veronese, Tintoretto, Titian and Canaletto.

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