Venice can be a very expensive destination, but it doesn't have to be. Here are a few things you could do around the city without having to tear your pocket.
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Venice can be a very expensive destination, but it doesn't have to be. Here are a few things you could do around the city without having to tear your pocket.
St. Mark's square is one of the most popular spots in the city. It is the city's main public square and contains its most famous buildings such as St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Napoleon called it “the world's most beautiful drawing room”. Make sure to arrive early in the morning so you could catch the magical sunrise there and get to really explore its beauty while the rest of the city sleeps.
Next to Rialto bridge, there is a cool shopping mall, inside this mall, there is a secret viewpoint called T Fondaco Rooftop Terrance. There is no entrance fee but you must reserve your 15-minute time slot online in advance!
Opening hours: Daily, 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
The most unique bookstore you'll ever visit. The magic starts the moment you enter. You'll find hidden gems all around, friendly cats everywhere, a gondola in the middle of the store and at the end of it is a photo op.
Opening hours: Daily, 9 AM to 7:45 PM.
We were very tired since we woke up very early so we decided to end the day pretty early.
It is a beautiful complex of former shipyards and armories clustered together in the city of Venice. Not many people go here and it's a nice spot to just sit and relax. Unlike the rest of Venice, there are a few benches here and you can also find a water fountain.
This gallery has art from the 14th century and is fascinating if you're a fan of Renaissance painting. Admission is free on the first Sunday of every month. Opening hours: Mondays from 8:15 AM to 2 PM (ticket decks close at 1 PM), Tuesdays-Sunday from 8:15 AM to 7:15 PM. (tickets decks close at 6:15 PM).
A roman catholic church from the 17th century. It is worth visiting not only for its splendid Baroque architecture and treasures housed inside.
Did you know that there are 400 bridges in Venice? Yes, that is a large number of bridges. I wrote a blog post to help you find these beautiful bridges. Click here to read it! I've included some tips on the famous bridges and added bridges that aren't popular. The most popular bridges: Bridge of Sighs, Ponte di Rialto and Ponte Dell'Accademia.
Last but not least, get lost in the city. This really is the best way to find hidden gems and explore Venice properly.