Every corner of Venice is filled with historical sites and is filled with small shops and restaurants.

You won't be able to plan your visit without this little guide.

Here are our tips for the best times to visit. Landmarks Big names without getting caught up in the crowds.

Our list of the best Venice has to offer – everything from boutiques, to beautiful churches, to artisan jewelry shops.

Must-see attractions in Venice

St. Mark's Square - Venice

This is the most famous square in the city, if not in the city. Italy All of them are also a famous landmark and attract tourists from all over the country.

It is often as crowded as rush hour on the subway.

Anyone who has been in Venice long enough will only suggest coming here at night, perhaps after dinner, when the crowds are thinner and the congestion is less.

You can take a walk and listen to the beautiful music that cannot be missed, as the night falls and the beautiful buildings in the square are covered, making it a very poetic night.

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St. Mark's Square

Early Morning Gondola Ride – Venice

Visiting Venice without taking a gondola ride is like eating a salad without dressing.

The city is meant to be seen from the water and the gondola is designed to pass through the most beautiful narrow canals that make Venice unique.

 Go out very early in the morning so you can see the city without the crowds.

Early morning gondola ride

Acqua Alta Library – Venice

This place may be, as the sign out front boldly proclaims, “the most beautiful library in the world.”

Where stacks of books overflow from their oddly placed places, like a gondola of full-size books stretching across the store.

There is also a set of stairs made of books in the backyard that leads to a great view of the canal.

The place is a perfect reflection of Venice – old, dilapidated, haphazard and incredibly beautiful.

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Acqua Alta Library

Tower of San Giorgio Maggiore

This tower gives you the opportunity to see one of the unparalleled views of Venice, and is considered the highest point in the city so you can see it all.

Try to go early in the morning, when the colors are incredibly stunning and the crowds are few.

Tower of San Giorgio Maggiore

Lido Beach

This is a wonderful island located to the west of the city, and is easily accessible by public transport.

If the weather permits during your trip to Venice, you can spend a day relaxing in the sun and swimming in the Adriatic Sea.

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Lido Beach

Church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo

It is the largest church in the city, and contains many secret relics and artifacts, indicating its importance.

Built in the Italian Gothic style, the red brick church is beautiful even to look at from the outside, although the inside, with all the wonderful paintings and statues, is what most people see.

As mentioned, there are plenty of wonderful former tombs and monuments on display – which is partly what will make your visit so enjoyable.

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Church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo

Punta della Dogana

This magnificent old building was once a customs house and is now an art museum focusing mainly on contemporary art.

There are some wonderful statues and sculptures scattered here and there and the magnificent Fortune sculpture by Giuseppe Penone placed at the top of the building is particularly beautiful.

The museum is located at the point where the Grand Canal joins the Giudecca Canal, and the stunning architecture alone makes it definitely worth a visit.

The museum also hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions that attract locals and tourists alike.

Punta della Dogana Museum, Venice

Teatro La Fenice

One of the most important and famous opera houses in the world, this building has burned down three times throughout its history.

The current building was rebuilt in 2004.

The interior of the building is absolutely stunning with its detailed decorations and intricate ornamentation.

With its programme full of operas, concerts and ballets for visitors to enjoy.

Watching a performance here is a great experience and is definitely worth a visit when you are in Venice.

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Teatro La Fenice

Bridge of Sighs

Built in 1600, this bridge connects the interrogation rooms of the Doge's Palace to the New Prison across the Rio di Palazzo.

It was designed by Antonio Contino, whose uncle Antonio da Ponte designed the Rialto Bridge.

According to one theory, the bridge's name comes from the suggestion that prisoners would "sigh" at their final view of the beautiful city of Venice through the window on their way to the executioner.

In fact, the days of summary execution were over by the time the bridge was built, and the cells under the palace roof were occupied mostly by petty criminals.

Bridge of Sighs, Venice