Historical Sites in Venice

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Explore the heart of Venetian history with a walk through its stunning Gothic palace

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St. Mark's Bell Tower (Campanile di San Marco) is attached to St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy. At 98.6 m tall, St. Mark's Bell Tower is the tallest structure in Venice, and was rebuilt in 1912 after its collapse in 1902.

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Explore the opulent halls, admire grand frescoes and revel in centuries-old luxury

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Palazzo delle Prigioni translates literally to “prison palace”. The 16th-century jail overlooks the Riva degli Schiavoni waterfront in Venice, Italy.

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The Scuola Grande dei Carmini is located at the corner of Campo dei Carmini and Campo Santa Margherita. It's an essential must-see in Venice, and you can spend a good hour or so wandering the interior rooms, full of original furnishings in their entirety, important oil paintings, rich stucco ceilings and original carved wooden dossals. Don't miss a peek in the Chapter House, where Giambattista Tiepolo painted the nine incomparable ceiling canvases depicting the series of theological Virtues between 1739 and 1749.

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As famous for its pigeons as it is for its history and culture, the Piazza San Marco is the unofficial capital of the watery city of Venice. With a multitude of attractions, including the towering Campanile, and transport links to the rest of the city, it's the perfect place to orient yourself, or just to take a break and observe the controlled chaos of city life.

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The Casa di Carlo Goldoni was built in the 15th century and still displays the layout and elements typical of late 14th to early 15th century Venetian civil architecture. The house was initially owned by the Rizzi family, after which it passed to the Zentani or Centani family and also housed a flourishing artistic-literary academy. Towards the end of the 17th century, Carlo Goldoni's paternal grandfather, Carlo Alessandro, a notary of Modenese origin, settled here. The Goldoni family remained in this house until 1719. In 1914 it was bought by the distinguished Venetian scholar Aldo Ravà, who wanted to turn it into a museum for all Italian dramatic art. The project was halted due to the war. In 1931, the palazzo was donated to the Venice City Council to be restored and opened to the public as the Goldoniano Museum.

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The Villa dei Vescovi is a 16th-century villa surrounded by hills and vineyards. It's a great family destination and makes a break from city life for a day in the fresh air. Visitors can explore this rural palatial home, located in the region of Veneto, Italy.

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Negozio Olivetti is a small museum of architectural design located off St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy. Designed by acclaimed Italian architect Carlo Scarpa, it is a beautiful example of his commitment to rich decorative detail and using space in innovative ways. The museum offers a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of St. Mark's Square.

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The sumptuous Villa Pisani – once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte – features 30 opulent rooms. Highlights include its many frescoes, its grandiose ballroom, and the dining room with its very own dinner service used by the Napoleonic court.