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Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti
Gothic palace on the Grand Canal, near the Accademia Bridge, home since 1999 to the Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti.
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What to see in Venice: monuments, museums, islands and places to visit
Discover the must-sees of Venice: monuments, museums, churches, palaces, bridges and islands, with district, map and practical info for each place.
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Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
A discreet palace in San Marco, famous for its spiral staircase, the Scala del Bovolo.
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Palazzo Grassi
A great Grand Canal palace, now an exhibition venue of the Pinault Collection in Venice. Between the San Marco and Dorsoduro sestieri, the Palazzo Grassi i…
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Riva del Carbon
A Grand Canal quay near the Rialto, with lively boat traffic and trade, and handsome façades along the banks. A good spot to watch Venetian life go by.
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San Vidal Church
Church founded in 1084 between Campo Santo Stefano and the Accademia Bridge, with a Glory of Saint Vital by Carpaccio, now a baroque concert hall.
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Santa Maria del Giglio
Church near Campo Santa Maria del Giglio, notable for its baroque façade and its works of art.
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St Mark's Basilica
Venice's ducal basilica, famous for its mosaics, Byzantine plan and ties to the Republic's maritime power.
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St Mark's Campanile
Standing 98.6 meters tall at the center of St Mark's Square, the Campanile has dominated Venice for over a thousand years. Rebuilt identically after its co…
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St Mark's Clock Tower
The Clock Tower overlooks the entrance to the Mercerie and is one of the historic sights around St Mark's Square.
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St Mark's Square
Venice's monumental and civic centre, lined by the basilica, the Doge's Palace, the Procuratie and the campanile.