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National Library Marciana

Piazzetta S. Marco, Venice 30124 - Italy

The National Library Marciana (Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana) began in 1468 from a collection by Cardinal Bessarione. The museum is home to the most important book collections, manuscripts and miniatures in Venice. There are also many works of art here by...

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National Library Marciana (< 1 Mile)

The National Library Marciana (Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana) began in 1468 from a collection by Cardinal Bessarione. The museum is home to the most important book...

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Palazzo Ducale (< 1 Mile)

The Palazzo Ducale is sited close to the Basilica di San Marco and has been evolving into its present shape since around 1340. The main...

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Bridge of Sighs (< 1 Mile)

The Ponte dei Sospiri – the Bridge of Sighs – was built in the 16th Century and is one of the most recognisable sights in...

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Basilica San Marco - Galleria (< 1 Mile)

The Galleria of the San Marco Basilica has on display many different works of art, tapestries and documents relating to the history of the Basilica....

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Church of San Marco Bell Tower (< 1 Mile)

If you’re looking for the most spectacular view over Venice, then you’ll need to climb the bell tower of the Church of San Marco. From...

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Ateneo di San Basso (< 1 Mile)

The Ateneo di San Basso was built in 1076 making it one of the oldest churches in Venice. It was restored after suffering fire damage...

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Saint Mark's Basilica (< 1 Mile)

Built in the 9th Century, Saint Mark’s Basilica is a splendid example of Eastern and Byzantine architectural influence. The church is lavish in its display...

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Correr Museum (< 1 Mile)

The Correr Museum began with a collection donated to the city of Venice in 1830 by Teodoro Correr. An elegant stairway, built as a grand...

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Archaeological Museum (< 1 Mile)

The Archaeological Museum is just a few minutes walk from the Marciana Library and is one of the oldest museums in Venice. It was built...

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Galleria dell'Accademia (< 1 Mile)

The gallery was once a church and convent and although building started in 1100, it wasn’t finished until the 14th Century. The Academy of Fine...

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Church of S. Zulian (< 1 Mile)

The Church of S. Zulian was built in the 9th Century, but has a 16th Century façade by Sansovino. There is a portrait of T....

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St Mark’s Square (< 1 Mile)

St Mark’s Square, or Piazza San Marco, is one of the city’s most popular areas and is considered by many to be the centre of...

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L'Arsenale (< 1 Mile)

The imposing entrance – the Ingresso di Terra – is a Renaissance styled triumphal arch. The incredible marble lions that guard the gates came from...

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Rialto Bridge (< 1 Mile)

Until the Accademia Bridge was built in 1854, the Ponte di Rialto was the only way to cross the Grand Canal. The present bridge, designed...

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Fortuny Museum (< 1 Mile)

In 1956 the Fortuny Museum was donated to the city of Venice by Henriette, Mariano Fortuny’s widow. Fortuny was a friend and colleague of D’Annunzio,...

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SS. Giovanni e Paolo (< 1 Mile)

This is one of the largest churches in Venice, begun by Dominican friars at the end of the 14th Century. The huge Gothic structure was...

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Church of St Stephen (< 1 Mile)

The Chiesa di S. Stefano (Church of St Stephen) was built in the 13th Century by hermits. The church has seen a number of restorations...

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Palazzo Grassi (< 1 Mile)

The imposing 3-storeyed Palazzo was built for the Grassi family who lived there until the beginning of the 20th Century. The architecture is attributed to...

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Oratorio dei Crociferi (< 1 Mile)

The Oratorio dei Crociferi was built sometime in the 12th Century. It was once a part of a complex that included a church, a monastery,...

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Museo Dipinti Sacri Bizantini (< 1 Mile)

This is a collection of icons by the Greek, Cretan and Veneto schools dating from the 14th to the 18th Century. The displays include many...

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