Venice is often considered the most romantic city in the world. So if you’re looking for a gift to capture a special someone’s heart, buy two Eurail Passes and take a romantic train tour through Italy to Venice. But don’t worry if you are not here for love, because there are lots to see and do here, and who knows maybe you’ll meet someone there! Here are some highlights from Venice, also known as the Queen of the Adriatic Sea.
Basilica di San Marco is the perfect spot to start your Venice vacation with a stunning bird’s eye view of the city from Venice’s tallest bell tower.
Piazza San Marco is the heart of Venice and is one of the most popular tourists' destinations today with its detailed architecture. If you really want to make the most of your experience I suggest you visit it both during the day and at night and be prepared to be very pleasantly surprised by the beauty this Piazza and its surrounding holds. Try buying some pigeon food and watch the birds flock all around you.
The Grand Canal is the most recognised icon of Venice that you can’t miss and is the best way to tour Venice. You will tour through the bustling life and gorgeous buildings on each side. The best part about the boat ride is that it's pretty cheap so you can take it a few times over to indulge in the beauty of Venice.
The museum of Guildhall Of San Rocco is another big attraction here. Established in the 16th century, the museum is the home of amazing collection of artistic works from Tintoretto. Here, you can view his extraordinary line of canvases featuring scenes from the Old Testament. T
Cannaregio is one of the six historic districts of Venice, and the northernmost of the city. It is home to five synagogues including the German Synagogue, the Italian Synagogue, the Canton Synagogue, the Levantine Synagogue and the Spanish Synagogue. Beside, you can view true Venetian life here; Venetians living, working, and lots of families dining at restaurants, stores and marketplaces.
The Villa Pisani was once one of Napoleon's residences. This is the grandest villa of the Riviera, which was built in the 18th century commissioned by the wealthy and prominent Venetian Pisani family. It was sold to Napoleon afterwards.
Goldoni's Theatre is located near St. Mark's Square and is one of the most gorgeous theaters in the city. It is dedicated to the famed comedy writer 'Carlo Goldoni' who lived and wrote in Venetian language.
The Galleria Dell' Accademia is proud to be home of the most extensive collection of Venetian art in the world. The works in the Galleria offer rare glimpses into the Venetian art works from the 14th to 18th centuries.
So mark off Venice as the last stop to finish off a perfect Eurail tour of Italy. Get yourself a eurail global pass if you're going all over Europe!
