La Fenice
Description:
Congratulate yourself on deciding to stay three days in one of the most magical cities in the entire world. Venice has a rich history and you have three days to discover it. You will take in an opera at the famous La Fenice Theater, ride a gondola and visit Saint Mark's Cathedral.
Author: Jennifer
Day 1 - Venice
When you arrive at the Venice train station you have a choice; you can either carry luggage to your hotel or take a water taxi. Now, the price of the taxi may put you off but it is a small price to pay to not be one of those pitiful souls seen dragging their luggage behind them through the narrow streets and over the very steep little bridges that are so plentiful in Venice. Plus, how cool is a water taxi? Where else in the world can you even hail a water taxi? Drop the cash and arrive in style at your hotel. Once you have settled in you can start exploring. The Ponte di Rialto is nearby. From there, move to Piazza San Marco to visit the Basilica di San Marco and climb the Campanile. For lunch you’re going to Osteria a la Campana. At least once before you leave Venice you have to try some pasta al nero di seppia. Your afternoon will be spent at the island of Murano. Remember that you still have two days left to discover Venice. At Murano you can visit the glass museum, Museo Vetrario and various glassware shops. Also worth visiting is the Basilica di S. Donato. Once back in Venice your task for dinner is to find Anice Stellato. You will work up an appetite and will see some back streets on your way.
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Ponte di Rialto
Location:
view in google mapsRuga degli Orefici (Rialto)
30125 Venice, Italy
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Piazza San Marco
Location:
view in google mapsSt. Mark's Square
30124 Venice, Italy
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Basilica di San Marco
Location:
view in google mapsSan Marco 328
Piazza San Marco
30124 Venice, Italy
Phone:
+39 04124138174
San Marco Campanile
Location:
view in google mapsSan Marco 328
30124 Venice, Italy
Phone:
(+39) 041 241 38175
Osteria a la Campana
Location:
view in google maps4720 Sestiere San Marco
30124 Venice, Italy
Phone:
39 41 528 51706
Murano
Location:
view in google mapsIsola di Murano
30141 Venice, Italy
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Museo Vetrario - Murano
Location:
view in google mapsFondamenta Giustinian 8
(Settore Vetro antico, Fondamenta)
30141 Venice, Italy
Phone:
+39 41 73 95868
Barovier & Toso
Location:
view in google mapsFondamenta Vetrai, 28
30141 Venice, Italy
Phone:
+39 41 73 90499
Basilica di San Donato-Murano
Location:
view in google maps11 Campo San Donato
30100 Venice, Italy
Phone:
+39 41 73 905610
Ercole Moretti
Location:
view in google maps423 0141 Fondame Navagero Murano
30100 Venice, Italy
Phone:
+39 41 73 908311
Anice Stellato
Location:
view in google mapsCannaregio 3272
Fondamenta de la Sensa,
30121 Venice, Italy
Phone:
39 41 72 074412
Locanda Palazzi Veneziani
Location:
view in google mapsSan Marco.Calle Dei Fabbri 4723
30124 Venice, Italy
Phone:
39 41 522 2658Day 2 - Venice
Hiring a guide may not seem like an obvious way to discover a new city. A guide is an invaluable resource for taking in as much of the local culture as possible in a short amount of time. Whether you use the guide service listed here or another one, try to do a little research first to get a good one. Also, important for today is the opera at La Fenice. This is something that you should schedule well in advance. The theatre season fills up quickly and you may not get seats, especially for more popular shows. After your guided tour of Venice you could visit the Galleria dell’Accademia, which houses many of the Venetian masters. Also, recommended are the Palazzo Ducale and the Ponte dei Sospiri. After the opera, head to Il Paradiso Perduto for late night fun.
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A Guide in Venice
Location:
view in google mapsThroughout the City
30125 Venice, Italy
Phone:
+39 347 803 87932
Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale)
Location:
view in google mapsSan Marco 1
Entrance for the public: Porta del Frumento, Piazzetta San Marco
30124 Venice, Italy
Phone:
+39 041 271 59113
Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri)
Location:
view in google mapsSan Marco
30124 Venice, Italy
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Galleria dell'Accademia
Location:
view in google mapsDorsoduro 1050
30121 Venice, Italy
Phone:
+39 41 522 22475
Il Paradiso perduto
Location:
view in google mapsFondamenta della Misericordia, Cannaregio 2640
30123 Venice, Italy
Phone:
39 41 72 0581Day 3 - Venice
On your last day you will most certainly want to go back to San Marco for more photos. You should also spend some time away from the areas you have already seen. Visit L’Arsenale and the gothic church Madonna dell’Orto. To round out your study of Venetian art visit the Museo Correr. Before leaving be sure to visit Piazza San Polo and take a ride on a gondola.
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L''Arsenale
Location:
view in google mapsCalle Castello
30131 Venice, Italy
Phone:
+39 (0)41 522 6356 (Tourist Information)2
Madonna dell'Orto
Location:
view in google mapsCampo dei Gesiutti
30131 Venice, Italy
Phone:
+39 41 71 99333
San Polo
Location:
view in google mapsCampo San Polo
30123 Venice, Italy
Phone:
+39 (0)41 529 8711 (Tourist Information)4
Museo Correr
Location:
view in google mapsPiazza San Marco 52
(Ala napoleonica)
30124 Venice, Italy
Phone:
+39 41 522 5625 / +39 41 240 5211