Sights
St Mark’s Basilica
A city’s story, written in gold
Venice, Italy · The official VisitVenezia.net guide
Venice, a city
like no other.
Beyond the postcard. Into the extraordinary.
Find your own way through Venice.
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What’s on in Venice
Exhibitions, festivals and events for your stay.
Explore every side of the city
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Visit Venezia Club ↗Six sestieri. Six ways to fall in love.
Find your
corner of Venice.
Every neighbourhood has a different rhythm. Follow the one that feels like you.
Meet all six neighbourhoodsChoose a neighbourhood on the map or in the list. Every sestiere has its own rhythm.
The places that make Venice
Extraordinary. Everywhere.
Sights
Doge’s Palace
Inside the power of the Venetian Republic
Sights
Rialto Bridge
The city’s great crossing
Sights
Santa Maria della Salute
The domes at the mouth of the Grand Canal
Sights
San Giorgio Maggiore
The skyline, seen from the other side
Sights
Teatro La Fenice
Venice, with the curtain raised
A new Visit Venezia series
A city of façades, told one palace at a time.
Discover the families, architecture and changing lives of the Grand Canal palaces, guided by museum, university and heritage sources.
A place to feel, not just to see
Some places
stay with you.
Venice is one of them.
In the first light on the lagoon. In a quiet turn beyond a crowded square. In the sound of water beneath a bridge.
There is the Venice you’ve dreamed of, and the one waiting to surprise you. Explore its neighbourhoods, discover its islands and make time for both.
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Discover the Club ↗A little further. A world away.
Follow the water.
Trade the city’s lanes for colourful islands, living crafts and open lagoon skies.
Islands
Burano
Colour with a life behind it
Islands
Murano
A world shaped by fire and glass
Islands
Torcello
Before the city, the lagoon
One island. A slower day. A different perspective. Explore the Venetian Lagoon
Venice & its lagoon
More than a city.
A world on water.
Beyond the domes and palaces lies a living landscape of islands, salt marshes and centuries of stories.
See the bigger pictureMake it your kind of trip
How much time
will you give Venice?
A few days. Endless possibilities. Choose your time and find a thoughtful route through the city.
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City, neighbourhoods, lagoon.
The icons on day one. Art and everyday Venice on day two. A whole day to follow the water.
Your three-day itinerary
A taste of the city
One more bite.
One more story.
A little counter, a few cicchetti, a conversation that lasts longer than planned. Discover the flavours that belong to Venice.
Taste your way through VeniceVENICE, BEYOND THE POSTCARD
Make room for something extraordinary.
A day among colourful islands. The secrets of the Doge’s Palace. Your first glimpse of golden mosaics. Find the experience that makes the trip yours.
Exhibitions, festivals and events for your stay.
What’s happening in Venice
ExhibitionsIllustrative photo ↗
29/09/2026 — 08/11/2026
Geographies of Tableware: Venice Design Week Exhibition 2026
At Ca’ Pesaro, this Venice Design Week 2026 exhibition explores contemporary tableware through designers working between Europe and Asia. The organiser lists the display from 29 September to 8 November, Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–17:00, with admission by museum ticket. Check Ca’ Pesaro’s current opening hours, ticket conditions and notices before travelling, as museum arrangements can change.
Ca’ Pesaro Museum, Santa Croce 2076
Explore the event →MusicIllustrative photo ↗
13/11/2026 — 22/11/2026
Teatro La Fenice in Venice: 2026–27 programme opens with Fedora
The Teatro La Fenice’s 2026/27 Opera and Ballet Season opens with Umberto Giordano’s Fedora, scheduled from 13 to 22 November 2026. The official programme also lists opera, symphonic concerts and dance on different dates. Check the foundation’s calendar for the latest schedule and ticket availability before planning your Venice visit.
Teatro La Fenice, Campo San Fantin 1965, Venezia
Explore the event →ExhibitionsIllustrative photo ↗
18/11/2026 — 15/12/2026
Senzatomica Compact in Venice 2026
A free exhibition on nuclear disarmament at the EMERGENCY venue on Giudecca. Plan your visit with opening hours, the Redentore boat stop and the organiser’s information.
EMERGENCY, Giudecca, Fondamenta San Giacomo 212
Explore the event →Before the adventure
A little know-how.
A lot more Venice.
The journey here
Airports, trains and your first steps.
Move like Venice
Walk, float, wander. Find your way.
Find your neighbourhood
Choose where your story begins.
Pick your season
Different light. A different city.
Accessible Venice
Your Venice. Your pace.
Plan transport, short routes and museum visits around your access needs.
Accessible Venice →Good things happen together
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Your Venice
questions, answered.
How many days should I spend in Venice?+
Three days allow a balanced introduction to major sights, neighbourhoods and a lagoon outing. With one day, focus on the city; with five, explore at a slower pace.
Which islands should I visit first?+
Murano suits an interest in glass, Burano offers colour and lace, and Torcello brings early lagoon history. Choose two rather than rushing through a long list.
What is the best way to get around?+
Walk for the detail and use waterbuses for longer connections and islands. Check the current route and ticket conditions before boarding.
Is Visit Venezia the official tourism office?+
No. VisitVenezia.net is a travel guide published by Doribene, not the City of Venice’s tourism office. For official transport, access and visitor-service information, consult the linked institutional sources.
YOUR VENICE, YOUR PACE
Plan your Venice
A few thoughtful choices. A Venice itinerary that fits your days, interests and pace.