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Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and a magnet for tourists. Venice attractions include its great vistas, ancient culture and friendly people. Venice sightseeing is one of the most pleasurable things you can do on a holiday, with experiences that you will never forget. There are so many tourist places in Venice that you’ll never feel like going home.

Of course, one of the main Venice attractions is the city’s canal system. If there’s a must-have on the Venice sightseeing itinerary, it’s a trip through the city on a gondola. There are many sightseeing operators who offer gondola and walking tours, which is a great way of getting around and soaking in the atmosphere of this historic city.

Venice Sightseeing - Ciesa di Santa Maria della Salute Church

One of the favorite tourist places in Venice is the Grand Canal, from where you can see some of the city’s spectacular architecture. And the city abounds in spectacular structures like the beautiful Ciesa di Santa Maria della Salute church, which dominates the Grand Canal, Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Chiesa dei Frari etc. Another must-see is the Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale di Venezia), which was home to the rulers of Venice, and was built between the 14th and 15th Centuries.

Other tourist attractions in Venice include St Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco), the Bell Tower (Campanile di San Marco) and the Clock Tower (Torre dell’ Orologio). The Peggy Guggenheim Collection has one of the best collections of modern art in Italy, with works by Picasso, Pollock and Dali.

There are plenty of islands in the lagoon that you can explore, including Burano and Torcello and Murano, which is famous for its glass blowers across the world.