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    In this video, we’ll show you 10 best things to do in Venice.
    In this video, we’ll show you 10 best things to do in Venice.

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    The suggestions are based on our exciting trip to this unique historic city.
    The suggestions are based on our exciting trip to this unique historic city.

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    And don’t forget to like this video, subscribe to our channel, and enable notifications.
    And don’t forget to like this video, subscribe to our channel, and enable notifications.

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    And share your best things to do in Venice or ask a question in the comments below.
    And share your best things to do in Venice or ask a question in the comments below.

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    We also created a mobile-friendly pdf document with all the suggestions for a hustle-free
    We also created a mobile-friendly pdf document with all the suggestions for a hustle-free

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    experience on your trip to Venice plus 10 additional suggestions
    experience on your trip to Venice plus 10 additional suggestions

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    for a symbolic price to help support this channel.
    for a symbolic price to help support this channel.

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    Here are our top 10 picks:
    Here are our top 10 picks:

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    NUMBER 10: Venetian Ghetto
    NUMBER 10: Venetian Ghetto

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    Venetian Ghetto is a Jewish part of Venice dating back to the year 1516,
    Venetian Ghetto is a Jewish part of Venice dating back to the year 1516,

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    which makes it the first Jewish ghetto in Europe.
    which makes it the first Jewish ghetto in Europe.

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    In fact, according to one theory, the word ghetto derives from the Venetian Ghetto.
    In fact, according to one theory, the word ghetto derives from the Venetian Ghetto.

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    Visit the impressive square full of history, including Banco Rosso,
    Visit the impressive square full of history, including Banco Rosso,

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    believed to be the first pawn shop in the world,
    believed to be the first pawn shop in the world,

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    and where supposedly the term “to be in the red numbers” derives from.
    and where supposedly the term “to be in the red numbers” derives from.

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    You can also visit the Jewish Museum with guided synagogue tours.
    You can also visit the Jewish Museum with guided synagogue tours.

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    NUMBER 9: Grand Canal
    NUMBER 9: Grand Canal

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    Grand Canal or Canal Grande is a 2.4-mile-long water avenue
    Grand Canal or Canal Grande is a 2.4-mile-long water avenue

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    or in other words, the main water road in Venice, featuring numerous palaces,
    or in other words, the main water road in Venice, featuring numerous palaces,

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    luxury hotels, and four bridges, including the famous Rialto Bridge which actually feels
    luxury hotels, and four bridges, including the famous Rialto Bridge which actually feels

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    more like a street because of all the shops located on the bridge.
    more like a street because of all the shops located on the bridge.

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    Most of the beautiful palazzos on Canal Grande were built between the 13th and 18th century
    Most of the beautiful palazzos on Canal Grande were built between the 13th and 18th century

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    by the wealthy Venetian families to demonstrate their affluence.
    by the wealthy Venetian families to demonstrate their affluence.

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    Palazzo Dario, Ca' d'Oro, and Barbaro are just some of such amazing buildings.
    Palazzo Dario, Ca' d'Oro, and Barbaro are just some of such amazing buildings.

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    Grand Canal is also home to museums, churches, a fish market,
    Grand Canal is also home to museums, churches, a fish market,

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    as well as the renowned Casino of Venice.
    as well as the renowned Casino of Venice.

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    NUMBER 8: St. Mark’s Square
    NUMBER 8: St. Mark’s Square

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    Piazza San Marco or St. Mark’s Square in English is the main square and the actual
    Piazza San Marco or St. Mark’s Square in English is the main square and the actual

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    center of Venice, built between the 9th and 12th century AD in front of the impressive
    center of Venice, built between the 9th and 12th century AD in front of the impressive

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    Basilica di San Marco, nicknamed the Church of gold, a status symbol of Venetian power
    Basilica di San Marco, nicknamed the Church of gold, a status symbol of Venetian power

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    and influence in the world. Fixed to a corner of the façade of Basilica
    and influence in the world. Fixed to a corner of the façade of Basilica

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    di San Marco, you can find a famous sculpture called The Portrait of Four Tetrarchs from
    di San Marco, you can find a famous sculpture called The Portrait of Four Tetrarchs from

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    around 300 AD, which was stolen by the Venetians from Constantinople in the 13th century.
    around 300 AD, which was stolen by the Venetians from Constantinople in the 13th century.

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    The square is also home to the famous Campanile, a bell tower of Basilica di San Marco.
    The square is also home to the famous Campanile, a bell tower of Basilica di San Marco.

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    The tower features the highest observation deck in Venice,
    The tower features the highest observation deck in Venice,

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    where you can see the city from above as Galileo Galilei did in 1609
    where you can see the city from above as Galileo Galilei did in 1609

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    when he used the Campanile as an observatory
    when he used the Campanile as an observatory

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    and demonstrated his telescope to the Doge of Venice.
    and demonstrated his telescope to the Doge of Venice.

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    Just a few steps across the square you will find the clock tower, of course, featuring
    Just a few steps across the square you will find the clock tower, of course, featuring

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    a big clock as well as the lion of St Mark, a symbol of the Venetian Republic.
    a big clock as well as the lion of St Mark, a symbol of the Venetian Republic.

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    St Mark Square is also one of the main locations of the famous Carnival of Venice.
    St Mark Square is also one of the main locations of the famous Carnival of Venice.

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    You can discover many other impressive and unique squares in Venice such as
    You can discover many other impressive and unique squares in Venice such as

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    Campo San Stin, Campo San Boldo, Campo San Trovaso, and others.
    Campo San Stin, Campo San Boldo, Campo San Trovaso, and others.

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    So even if you get lost in Venice, you won’t feel bad because there is a new amazing street
    So even if you get lost in Venice, you won’t feel bad because there is a new amazing street

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    or square just around the corner.
    or square just around the corner.

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    NUMBER 7: Doge’s Palace
    NUMBER 7: Doge’s Palace

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    Also located on the St Mark square, stands another important Venice landmark,
    Also located on the St Mark square, stands another important Venice landmark,

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    the center of centuries-long power and influence of Venice – the Doge’s Palace.
    the center of centuries-long power and influence of Venice – the Doge’s Palace.

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    It was the residence of the Doge of Venice, the leader of the Venetian Republic.
    It was the residence of the Doge of Venice, the leader of the Venetian Republic.

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    Doges ruled Venice between early 8th and late 18th century and the construction of the Doge’s
    Doges ruled Venice between early 8th and late 18th century and the construction of the Doge’s

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    Palace as we know it today began in the 14th century.
    Palace as we know it today began in the 14th century.

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    The palace consists of the Doge’s apartment, institutional, and judicial offices.
    The palace consists of the Doge’s apartment, institutional, and judicial offices.

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    You can visit the Doge’s Palace, which is now a museum,
    You can visit the Doge’s Palace, which is now a museum,

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    and experience a rich history of this former superpower.
    and experience a rich history of this former superpower.

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    Don’t miss the Bridge of Sighs, connecting Doge’s palace interrogation rooms
    Don’t miss the Bridge of Sighs, connecting Doge’s palace interrogation rooms

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    to the New Prison. The bridge supposedly got its name because
    to the New Prison. The bridge supposedly got its name because

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    the prisoners would sigh at the beautiful Venice one last time
    the prisoners would sigh at the beautiful Venice one last time

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    before being taken to their prison cells.
    before being taken to their prison cells.

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    NUMBER 6: Crypt at San Zaccaria church
    NUMBER 6: Crypt at San Zaccaria church

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    San Zaccaria church, located close to the St Mark square houses a very special attraction.
    San Zaccaria church, located close to the St Mark square houses a very special attraction.

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    In the basement, you will find a crypt where many of the doges of Venice were buried.
    In the basement, you will find a crypt where many of the doges of Venice were buried.

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    But because of the water from surrounding canals, the crypt floor is always flooded,
    But because of the water from surrounding canals, the crypt floor is always flooded,

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    which is a common phenomenon in the buildings of Venice.
    which is a common phenomenon in the buildings of Venice.

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    You can enter the crypt at certain times of day when the church is open, and the ticket
    You can enter the crypt at certain times of day when the church is open, and the ticket

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    will only cost you 1.5 EUR.
    will only cost you 1.5 EUR.

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    Of course, Venice is home to many other amazing churches
    Of course, Venice is home to many other amazing churches

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    like the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute with an amazing view of Venice,
    like the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute with an amazing view of Venice,

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    or San Francesco della Vigna with an adjacent monastery built on a former vineyard,
    or San Francesco della Vigna with an adjacent monastery built on a former vineyard,

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    another great hidden gem to discover in Venice.
    another great hidden gem to discover in Venice.

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    NUMBER 5: Venetian Arsenal
    NUMBER 5: Venetian Arsenal

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    Venice was a naval superpower and in order to build ships throughout history,
    Venice was a naval superpower and in order to build ships throughout history,

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    Venice created what is believed to be one of the largest industrial enterprises in the world
    Venice created what is believed to be one of the largest industrial enterprises in the world

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    before the industrial revolution. The Arsenale di Venezia was a vast complex
    before the industrial revolution. The Arsenale di Venezia was a vast complex

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    of shipyards, armories, and other buildings, many of which still exist today.
    of shipyards, armories, and other buildings, many of which still exist today.

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    The production of galleys in Arsenale was unlike any other production process of its time
    The production of galleys in Arsenale was unlike any other production process of its time

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    While major part of the Venetian Arsenal is closed for public,
    While major part of the Venetian Arsenal is closed for public,

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    if you attend private events, or the famous Biennale of Venice, you will
    if you attend private events, or the famous Biennale of Venice, you will

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    be able to see most of Arsenale since the Biennale takes place also in the abandoned
    be able to see most of Arsenale since the Biennale takes place also in the abandoned

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    Arsenale pavilions. You can still visit the impressive exterior wall
    Arsenale pavilions. You can still visit the impressive exterior wall

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    and walk along the canal that connects Arsenale with the lagoon.
    and walk along the canal that connects Arsenale with the lagoon.

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    NUMBER 4: Museums and art galleries
    NUMBER 4: Museums and art galleries

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    Venice is home to amazing museums and art galleries.
    Venice is home to amazing museums and art galleries.

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    Located next to Arsenale you can find the Naval History Museum and ships pavilion
    Located next to Arsenale you can find the Naval History Museum and ships pavilion

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    and see some of the ships that were built here during the Venetian golden era.
    and see some of the ships that were built here during the Venetian golden era.

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    Don’t miss Galleria dell’Accademia, Museo Civico Correr,
    Don’t miss Galleria dell’Accademia, Museo Civico Correr,

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    Ca’ Rezzonico, Venice Glass Museum in Murano, etc.
    Ca’ Rezzonico, Venice Glass Museum in Murano, etc.

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    Famous galleries include Punta della Dogana, Peggy Guggenheim Collection,
    Famous galleries include Punta della Dogana, Peggy Guggenheim Collection,

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    or Giudecca 795 Art Gallery.
    or Giudecca 795 Art Gallery.

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    NUMBER 3: Bridges
    NUMBER 3: Bridges

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    Did you know that Venice is situated on 118 small islands connected by over 400 bridges?
    Did you know that Venice is situated on 118 small islands connected by over 400 bridges?

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    Bridges became an important part of the city’s infrastructure, as well as amazing pieces
    Bridges became an important part of the city’s infrastructure, as well as amazing pieces

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    of architecture. Apart from the Rialto Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs that we already mentioned,
    of architecture. Apart from the Rialto Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs that we already mentioned,

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    Venice is home to many exceptional bridges with amazing history such as:
    Venice is home to many exceptional bridges with amazing history such as:

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    Ponte dei Pugni or Bridge of Fists celebrating centuries-old Venetian tradition of fist fights
    Ponte dei Pugni or Bridge of Fists celebrating centuries-old Venetian tradition of fist fights

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    between Venetian clans. The losers would eventually fall into the canal below the bridge.
    between Venetian clans. The losers would eventually fall into the canal below the bridge.

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    The foot markings indicate where each part of the clan would have to stand during the fight.
    The foot markings indicate where each part of the clan would have to stand during the fight.

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    Ponte Chiodo or Nail Bridge, an ancient bridge without rails
    Ponte Chiodo or Nail Bridge, an ancient bridge without rails

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    A much more modern Ponte dell'Accademia bridge, crossing the Grand Canal,
    A much more modern Ponte dell'Accademia bridge, crossing the Grand Canal,

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    Ponte del Paradiso, and many others.
    Ponte del Paradiso, and many others.

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    NUMBER 2: Gondola and Vaporetto
    NUMBER 2: Gondola and Vaporetto

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    Venice would not be Venice without gondolas, an iconic rowing boat constructed specifically
    Venice would not be Venice without gondolas, an iconic rowing boat constructed specifically

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    for use in the Venetian lagoon. You can find gondolas in most parts of Venice,
    for use in the Venetian lagoon. You can find gondolas in most parts of Venice,

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    and to truly experience the ancient Venetian canals, a ride on a gondola is a one-of-a-kind
    and to truly experience the ancient Venetian canals, a ride on a gondola is a one-of-a-kind

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    romantic experience. However, gondola rides can be very expensive,
    romantic experience. However, gondola rides can be very expensive,

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    from 80 to over 100 EUR for 40 minutes. You can also take a guided motorboat tour.
    from 80 to over 100 EUR for 40 minutes. You can also take a guided motorboat tour.

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    Check the description for links.
    Check the description for links.

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    However, a cheaper alternative is buying a ticket for Venice public water transportation
    However, a cheaper alternative is buying a ticket for Venice public water transportation

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    called Vaporetto. This way you will still be able to experience
    called Vaporetto. This way you will still be able to experience

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    some of the main canals and attractions from water, which can also be an exciting experience.
    some of the main canals and attractions from water, which can also be an exciting experience.

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    Check the description for links to current gondola prices and Vaporetto line maps and tickets
    Check the description for links to current gondola prices and Vaporetto line maps and tickets

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    NUMBER 1: SURROUNDING ISLANDS
    NUMBER 1: SURROUNDING ISLANDS

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    Venice is located in the Venetian Lagoon, consisting of over 100 additional islands,
    Venice is located in the Venetian Lagoon, consisting of over 100 additional islands,

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    some of which can be easily reached by Vaporetto.
    some of which can be easily reached by Vaporetto.

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    Most important islands include Murano, famous for glass blowing factories of the world-famous
    Most important islands include Murano, famous for glass blowing factories of the world-famous

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    Venetian or Murano glass. You can visit one of many glass factories and for a couple of
    Venetian or Murano glass. You can visit one of many glass factories and for a couple of

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    Euros, you can even experience live glass blowing and glass making.
    Euros, you can even experience live glass blowing and glass making.

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    The island of Burano, located further away, is known for incredible colorful façades
    The island of Burano, located further away, is known for incredible colorful façades

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    and beautiful lace products and can be a very exciting addition to your trip to Venice.
    and beautiful lace products and can be a very exciting addition to your trip to Venice.

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    Other interesting islands include a quiet Torcello island,
    Other interesting islands include a quiet Torcello island,

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    San Michele, home to impressive Venetian cemetery,
    San Michele, home to impressive Venetian cemetery,

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    or Sant’Erasmo island, also called the garden of Venice.
    or Sant’Erasmo island, also called the garden of Venice.

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    We created a mobile-friendly .pdf document that you can store offline on your phone covering
    We created a mobile-friendly .pdf document that you can store offline on your phone covering

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    all places in this video including maps, links, opening hours, and other information
    all places in this video including maps, links, opening hours, and other information

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    plus 10 additional attractions
    plus 10 additional attractions

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    so that you can avoid the hustle and stress when you’re in Venice.
    so that you can avoid the hustle and stress when you’re in Venice.

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    Get yours for a symbolic price and help us sustain our channel.
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    Do you have a favorite place in Venice?
    Do you have a favorite place in Venice?

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    Or have you been to one of the places we presented in this video?
    Or have you been to one of the places we presented in this video?

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    Share it in the comments below.
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    And don’t forget to like this video, subscribe to our channel and enable notifications
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TOP 10 things to do in VENICE | Travel Guide

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In this video, we’ll show you 10 best things to do in Venice.
The suggestions are based on our exciting trip to this unique historic city.
And don’t forget to like this video, subscribe to our channel, and enable notifications.
And share your best things to do in Venice or ask a question in the comments below.
We also created a mobile-friendly pdf document with all the suggestions for a hustle-free
experience on your trip to Venice plus 10 additional suggestions
for a symbolic price to help support this channel.. Here are our top 10 picks:. NUMBER 10: Venetian Ghetto. Venetian Ghetto is a Jewish part of Venice dating back to the year 1516,
which makes it the first Jewish ghetto in Europe.. In fact, according to one theory, the word ghetto derives from the Venetian Ghetto.
Visit the impressive square full of history, including Banco Rosso,
believed to be the first pawn shop in the world,. and where supposedly the term “to be in the red numbers” derives from.
You can also visit the Jewish Museum with guided synagogue tours.
NUMBER 9: Grand Canal. Grand Canal or Canal Grande is a 2.4-mile-long water avenue
or in other words, the main water road in Venice, featuring numerous palaces,
luxury hotels, and four bridges, including the famous Rialto Bridge which actually feels

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