Venice is naturally suited for romantic getaways, with its winding canals, historic palaces, and squares full of history. This selection gathers places that make the city so popular among couples: Saint Mark's Square with its basilica and campanile, the Bridge of Sighs where tradition invites you to kiss in a gondola, or the quays of Fondamenta delle Zattere stretching along the Giudecca Canal. The Grand Canal, the main artery measuring 3.8 kilometers long, reveals 170 palaces built between the 13th and 18th centuries. This collection also includes characterful accommodations set within authentic Venetian residences. The Gritti Palace occupies a 15th-century palace overlooking the Grand Canal, while Ca' Bonfadini features its frescoed salons in the Cannaregio district. To extend your stay, the La Fenice Theatre offers opera performances in a restored 18th-century setting after the 1996 fire. San Giorgio Maggiore island, accessible by vaporetto, allows you to view the city from its campanile with an unobstructed perspective over the urban area.
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This main square of Venice encompasses the St. Mark's Basilica, the Campanile, and the Doge's Palace. Historical café terraces line the space.
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This covered limestone bridge connects the Doge's Palace to the prisons. Tradition holds that couples kiss under the bridge while passing by gondola.
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This island hosts a 16th-century church and a Benedictine monastery. Its bell tower offers views over St. Mark's Square and the Grand Canal.
Cannaregio, Venice
This residence near Rialto offers bright apartments with marble floors and windows overlooking the Venetian canals.
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This broad quay runs along the Giudecca Canal. Couples can walk by the water, watch boats, and enjoy the sunset.
Cannaregio, Venice
This 16th-century palace stands on the Cannaregio canal and features salons decorated with colored frescoes and Venetian mirrors from the period of its construction.
San Marco, Venice
The Novecento Boutique Hotel occupies a historic building and features a collection of Asian art objects along with furniture from the 1930s.
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The Grand Canal is the main waterway of Venice, stretching 3.8 kilometers through the city and lined with 170 palaces and buildings dating from the 13th to 18th centuries.
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This 15th-century Venetian palace now houses a hotel featuring ceiling frescoes, period furniture, and direct views of the Grand Canal.
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This 18th-century opera house was reconstructed following the 1996 fire and features five tiers of boxes adorned with gilding and crystal.
Giudecca, Venice
Il Palazzo Experimental is a restored Venetian palace that merges historical furniture with contemporary facilities. The terrace offers direct views over the Giudecca Canal.
San Marco, Venice
Corte Di Gabriela is a 19th-century aristocratic residence converted into an environmentally conscious hotel. It features a restaurant serving Venetian cuisine and rooms decorated with original frescoes.
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The Nolinski Venezia occupies a 16th-century palace featuring pink marble, mosaics, and period mirrors. The hotel offers an Italian restaurant and rooms overlooking the canals.
Near Rialto Bridge, Venice
Al Ponte Antico is a 16th-century hotel on the Grand Canal with views of the Rialto Bridge and its arcades.
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The Doge's Palace is a Venetian Gothic building from the 14th century featuring pink and white marble facades. The doges resided here and governed the Republic of Venice for several centuries.
Venetian Lagoon
This island houses the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta from the seventh century with its Byzantine mosaics and remains of the Roman and medieval settlement that once belonged to the most important centers of the lagoon.
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The oldest stone bridge on the Grand Canal links two historic city districts, with its shops and arcades.
St. Mark's Square, Venice
St. Mark's Basilica is a central monument of Venice decorated with golden mosaics, marble, and sculptures, built in the 11th century to house the relics of St. Mark.
Venetian Lagoon
Houses painted in pink, yellow, blue, and green line the canals of this island where artisans have made lace since the 16th century.
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These historic gardens were established under Napoleon Bonaparte and host international exhibition pavilions, tree-lined paths, and a terrace overlooking the Venetian lagoon.
Giudecca, Venice
The panoramic bar on the 8th floor offers cocktails with a 360-degree view of Venice and the lagoon. The spot is especially popular at sunset.
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This university district includes the Galleria dell'Accademia, student cafés, and busy squares. The canals offer walks away from the crowds.
San Giorgio Maggiore Island, Venice
The elevator ascent of the campanile leads to an observation deck with views of St. Mark's Square, the Grand Canal, and the Venetian lagoon.
Venetian Lagoon
This island houses master glassmakers' workshops who continue the tradition of glassblowing since the 13th century. Demonstrations and direct sales.
Near Rialto, Venice
This restaurant from the 18th century was visited by Casanova. The visible wooden beams and stone walls give the establishment its historical character.
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This 1.6-kilometer promenade runs along the Giudecca Canal. Benches facing the water allow for observing ships, churches, and the sunset over the lagoon.
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This Venetian square is surrounded by historic palaces and the Church of Santa Maria Formosa from the 15th century. The cafés with outdoor terraces allow observation of daily life of residents.
Near St. Mark's Basilica, Venice
This restaurant occupies a historic Venetian palace with dining rooms featuring silk fabrics and mirrors. The kitchen prepares dishes that merge Venetian recipes with contemporary cooking methods using regional ingredients.
Lido, Venice
This natural beach is located at the southern end of the Lido and is protected by the WWF. The coastal area remains largely in its original state and receives few visitors, while golf courses are found in the surrounding area.
Island of Torcello, Venice
This historic 15th-century bridge spans a canal on the island of Torcello. It stands among the few remaining structures on this island, once considered the birthplace of Venice and now home to only about twenty residents.
Murano, Venice
The museum documents the development of glassmaking on Murano from the Middle Ages to the present day and displays collections of antique glass objects and the working techniques of local craftsmen.