Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

Built in the 13th century and dedicated to the Assumption of Mary, the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, usually called the Frari, is the largest church in Venice and an important example of Venetian Gothic ecclesiastical architecture. It holds many masterpieces of Venetian art from the Renaissance period, which is simply a delight for the eye. Titian, the most renowned member of the Venetian school of painting of the 16th century, not only has paintings here, Assumption of the Virgin (1516–18) and Pesaro Madonna (1519–26), as this is also his final resting place.

• Web:

  www.basilicadeifrari.it

• Address:

  Campo dei Frari, San Polo, Venice

• Phone:

  +39 041 272 8630

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Thu 9am–7:30pm, Fri & Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 1pm–6pm

Bridge of Sighs

The Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri) has inherited its sad name from the condemned prisoners crossing it on their way to the execution. The covered bridge connects the prison to the interrogation room in the Doge's Palace and crosses Rio di Palazzo. If you happen to pass under it at sunset, at the time the bells of St Mark's Campanile ring, remember to kiss your loved one: as the legend goes, your love will be eternal.

• Address:

  Ponte dei Sospiri, Venice

Burano Island

Burano Island is famous for its brightly coloured houses, picturesque canals, and peaceful atmosphere. Other attractions include the Church of San Martino with its leaning bell tower and the Lace Museum – lacemaking is a fruitful industry in Burano, and you'll find many artisan lace shops on the island.

• Address:

  Burano Island, Venice

Ca' Pesaro

Ca’ Pesaro is the city’s modern art museum, located in an old baroque palace facing the Grand Canal. The first floor houses 19th and 20th-century paintings and sculptures, while the upper floor is dedicated to the Oriental Art Museum, exhibiting 30,000 objects from Japan, China, and Indonesia.

• Web:

  capesaro.visitmuve.it

• E-mail:

  capesaro@fmcvenezia.it

• Address:

  Santa Croce, 2076, Venice

• Phone:

  +39 041 721127

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Thu 10am–6pm, Fri & Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 10am–6pm, Mon closed

• More info:

  Near Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca' d'Oro

Ca' Rezzonico

Standing on the right bank of the Grand Canal, Ca' Rezzonico is one of the most magnificent buildings in the whole city, as well as a remarkable example of 18th-century Venetian baroque and rococo architecture. It was completed in 1756 and today serves as a public museum with an interesting display of 18th-century Venetian artefacts, including furniture, paintings, and sculptures.

• Web:

  carezzonico.visitmuve.it

• E-mail:

  carezzonico@fmcvenezia.it

• Address:

  Sestiere Dorsoduro, 3136, Venice

• Phone:

  +39 041 241 0100

• Opening hours:

  Wed & Thu 10am–6pm, Fri & Sat 10am–8pm, Sun & Mon 10am–6pm, Tue closed

Church of Saint Mary of Miracles

Santa Maria dei Miracoli is the most requested church for weddings in Venice, and if you step inside, you'll easily see why. It is said to be built from the leftovers of St Mark's Basilica. Being one of the best examples of early Venetian Renaissance architecture, its nickname is "the jewel box" due to its striking beauty.

• Address:

  Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Campiello dei Miracoli, Venice

• Phone:

  +39 041 275 0462

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 10:30am–1:30pm / 2:30pm–5pm; Sun closed