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<City 71510> things to do #1: Doge's Palace #1
Doge's Palace

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

4.6 (13,656 reviews)
<City 71510> things to do #2: Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo #2
Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo

The Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo is a small and characteristic palazzo in Venice, Italy. It's best known for its 15th-century staircase, the Scala Contarini del Bovolo.

4.4 (378 reviews)
<City 71510> things to do #3: Palazzo Grassi #3
Palazzo Grassi

Palazzo Grassi is a Venetian civil building, located in the San Marco district and overlooking the Grand Canal. Distinguished by two large facades, one front facing the Grand Canal and one side facing Campo San Samuele, it stands out for its incredible size and candor. It denotes the Grassi family's desire to be publicly recognized as powerful, influential and wealthy.

4.6 (27 reviews)
<City 71510> things to do #4: Musica a Palazzo #4
Musica a Palazzo

Enjoy opera at Palazzo Barbarigo, moving room to room and soaking in Baroque splendor

4.6 (26 reviews)
<City 71510> things to do #5: Palazzo Pisani #5
Palazzo Pisani

Palazzo Pisani in Santo Stefano is the largest patrician palaces in Venice, home of Doge Alvise Pisani. An architectural masterpiece by Frigimelica, it overlooks Campiello Pisani, and home to the Benedetto Marcello Conservatory.

4.9 (313 reviews)
<City 71510> things to do #6: Palazzo Zaguri #6
Palazzo Zaguri

Palazzo Zaguri is an opulent Venetian mansion that dates back to the 14th century. Located in the heart of Venice, it has been painstakingly restored to its former Gothic glory after decades of decline, and is once again one of the city's most elegant buildings – and that's saying something! The palazzo's grand salons and ballrooms were once used for hosting lavish parties and events for the who's-who of Venetian high society. But it has since been converted into an exhibition space with temporary art shows. The building's incredible Venetian architecture and luxurious furnishings have never gone out of style!

4.2 (354 reviews)
<City 71510> things to do #7: Palazzo delle Prigioni #7
Palazzo delle Prigioni

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

4.3 (75 reviews)
<City 71510> things to do #8: Mocenigo Palace-Museum #8
Mocenigo Palace-Museum

Mocenigo Palace-Museum is a historic palace in the heart of Venice, which was bequeathed to the city in 1945 by Count Alvise Nicolò Mocenigo. The piano nobile (main floor) is home to historic fashion. Visitors can also explore the many opulent rooms and see an exhibition on the art of fragrance - the perfect way to explore what was once Europe's capital of perfume.

4.5 (58 reviews)
<City 71510> things to do #9: Villa dei Vescovi #9
Villa dei Vescovi

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.

4.8 (34 reviews)
<City 71510> things to do #10: Villa Widmann – Foscari #10
Villa Widmann – Foscari

Tour the historic rooms and walk through the lush gardens of Villa Widmann

5 (1 review)

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