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Nadeen's best things to do in Venice!

Venice is a fairly compact city and it’s chock full of amazing attractions. From winding canals and historic landmarks to down-to-earth markets and delectable food, here are the sites and activities that have piqued my interest.

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Venice, ItalyMust go

Ostaria Boccadoro

Food

Ostaria Boccadora is a rustic, farm-to-table restaurant that serves an innovative take on Venetian cuisine. Most of their wines are local to the Veneto region. A must-try is Venissa, a white wine from a vineyard in the Venetian Lagoon. Like La Caravella, they serve spider crab with a few dishes. One is granseola alla veneziana (or Venetian-style spider crab), consisting of cooked and cut-up crab meat that is then returned to the shell for serving. Sarde in saor consists of fried sardine filets in a sweet and sour marinade/ It’s one of the most popular dishes in the area. Hmmmmm…. (via thesophisticatedlife.com)

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Ponte di Rialto

Tourist attractionHeritage

The Grand Canal has four bridges that go across it. They are Ponte degli Scalzi, Ponte dell’Accademia, Ponte della Costituzione, and Ponte di Rialto. The one that interests me the most is Ponte di Rialto or Rialto Bridge. Not only is it close to one of our sightseeing stops (Rialto Market), it also has the most history out of all the bridges. It was first built in 1181, but it kept collapsing and being rebuilt for centuries. In 1588, the bridge’s final form was completed and it has held up ever since. The views of and from the bridge are amazing, especially seeing the gondolas and boats pass underneath. Walking along this bridge is no doubt one of the best things to do in Venice, Italy.

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Restaurant La Caravella

Food

Nestled in one of the side streets, La Caravella is a fairly popular restaurant. The interior is stylish and romantic, with outdoor seating in the garden. They have a huge wine list, which includes regional favorites such as Prosecco, a sparkling white wine. Did you know Prosecco was from this area? During our Northern Italy tour we will be stopping in the Province of Treviso for a Prosecco tasting! You can enjoy a wide range of Italian food here, but traditional Venetian cuisine is the star of the menu. They serve a spaghetti dish with spider crab, known as granseola. This shellfish is immensely popular in the city, and La Caravella serves it with its roe, or “coral.” You can also try out their fegato alla veneziana (Venetian-style liver), which consists of liver cooked with onion. I will NOT be trying this one. I have PTSD from my Jamaican Grandmother trying to get me to eat liver and onions as a child. lol (via thesophisticatedlife.com)

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Doge's Palace

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Doge’s Palace is also in St. Mark’s Square, just beside the Basilica. Known in Italian as Palazzo Ducale, this is one of the most historically significant buildings in the city. Venice was a republic for over 1,000 years, 900 of which had the Doge’s Palace at its heart. It was where the Doge of Venice, the republic’s supreme authority, lived. As you can imagine, it was an extremely opulent building. It still is, actually! Doge’s Palace is now a museum and one of the top Venice tourist attractions. The rooms have been very well preserved with their original designs, art pieces, and even furniture. (via thesophisticatedlife.com)

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St. Mark's Square

Tourist attractionHeritageFamilySolo-friendly

St. Mark’s Square is the largest and most iconic piazza in the city. It’s a must-see for any trips to Venice. Many of the most important buildings in Venice are located around this piazza. Look out for all the pigeons! The main attraction here is St. Mark’s Basilica or Basilica di San Marco. This cathedral is one of the oldest buildings still standing in Venice; it was built in the 800s. Both the exterior and interior are stunning, but the latter is really breathtaking. Nearly the whole cathedral is filled with mosaics that were done over the course of several centuries. The highlight is the gold, gem-encrusted altar screen known as the Pala d’Oro. (via thesophisticatedlife.com)

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