“The finest street in the world, the finest houses“ – These have been the words of the French writer Philippe de Comines in the 15th century and he wasn’t the only one caught by Venice’s charm and beauty.
Even though the best way to explore the city’s romance is to walk through the narrow streets, some things you can only enjoy taking a trip on the Grand Canal. Nowadays, the canal is a little bit dilapidated but still rivals the world’s great boulevards. 3.5 km long, 6m deep and 40m wide, this street weaves through the city and only if you take a vaporett you will see the outstanding buildin
gs on the side and the palazzos which were built between the 12th and 18th century.
Shortly behind the train station and Canale di Cannaregio, the second biggest canal in Venice, you’ll find the famous Veneto-Byzantine buildings, called the Fondaco dei Turchi. Other attraction you will see on your way are the Palazzo Vendramin-Calergi and the Ca’ d’Oro, probably the most beautiful Gothic house in the city. Ponte dei Scalzi, the stone Ponte di Rialto and the wooden Ponte dell’ Accademia are the most famous bridges crossing the canal.
Just before the canal opens into Bacino di San Marco, Chiesa di Santa Maria della Salute comes into sight.
News: Easyjet have a flights sale on right now and fly to Venice.
Even though the best way to explore the city’s romance is to walk through the narrow streets, some things you can only enjoy taking a trip on the Grand Canal. Nowadays, the canal is a little bit dilapidated but still rivals the world’s great boulevards. 3.5 km long, 6m deep and 40m wide, this street weaves through the city and only if you take a vaporett you will see the outstanding buildin
gs on the side and the palazzos which were built between the 12th and 18th century.Shortly behind the train station and Canale di Cannaregio, the second biggest canal in Venice, you’ll find the famous Veneto-Byzantine buildings, called the Fondaco dei Turchi. Other attraction you will see on your way are the Palazzo Vendramin-Calergi and the Ca’ d’Oro, probably the most beautiful Gothic house in the city. Ponte dei Scalzi, the stone Ponte di Rialto and the wooden Ponte dell’ Accademia are the most famous bridges crossing the canal.
Just before the canal opens into Bacino di San Marco, Chiesa di Santa Maria della Salute comes into sight.
News: Easyjet have a flights sale on right now and fly to Venice.
