Destination guides
Venice Guide - Attractions
St Mark's Basilica: St Mark's is one of the most spectacular houses of worship in the world, attesting to the Venetian Republic's former maritime and commercial might. Adorned with an incredible array of plundered treasures, it is a seething mass of domes and arches. The dress code requires knees, shoulders and upper arms be covered.
Gallerie dell'Accademia: The Gallerie dell'Accademia houses Venice's single most important art collection, brilliantly illustrating the progression of Venetian art from the 14th to 18th centuries.
Squero di San Trovaso: On the banks of the leafy Rio di San Trovaso, one of Venice's most attractive waterways, you can see one of the few working squeros (gondola workshops) left in the city and witness the masterful craftsmanship first hand. From the right bank look across to the vessels in various states of (dis)repair.
Peggy Guggenheim Collection: The eccentric millionaire art collector Peggy Guggenheim called the unfinished Palazzo Venier dei Leoni home for 30 years. She left behind a worthy collection representing most of the major movements of the 20th century. Works by Picasso, Dali and Miro make this an essential visit.
