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Venice : Michelin's recommendations

Venice is a city impossible to describe coldly because beyond some notorious monuments, glamorous landscapes, it is fundamentally a state of mind. It is a city in which one should know how to get lost, from calli to sotoportego, from fondamenta tocampo along endless strolls full of surprises and unexpected experiences. Silence reigns over these passageways which are ignored by the herds of tourists: Venice then starts to disclose its magic and some of its mysteries.

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Tourist attractions Venice : Things to see and do

Saint Mark's Basilica

Piazza S. - Marco I - 30124 Venezia

If the facade of Saint Mark's Basilica is superb, the interior will leave you in awe with its mosaics on golden backgrounds that cover the walls, cupolas, and illuminate this oriental looking basilica! If you want to see them more closely, you will..

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San Marco

Piazza San Marco I - Venezia

The sestiere of San Marco lies in the last meander of the Grand Canal before it spills into the lagoon. It encompasses the so-called golden triangle, the area of Venice most frequented by tourists, demarcated by the Accademia (to the west), the ..

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Piazza San Marco

Piazza S. - Maco I - 30124 Venezia

This extraordinary architectural ensemble is the very embodiment of Venice. Everything here is graceful and beautiful, albeit teeming with pigeons and tourists. This vast trapezoidal space is harmoniously framed by the Procuratie, under the arcades o..

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Hotels Venice

BEST WESTERN Hotel Cavalletto E Doge Orseolo

Piazza San Marco 1107 I - 30124 Venezia

Prix Prices from : 110 €

The BEST WESTERN Hotel Cavalletto E Doge Orseolo is located in the heart of Venice, close to Piazza San Marco and private docks for gondolas. The rooms are decorated in traditional Venetian style providing all the comforts. We feature lounge, 24-hour..

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San Marco Palace

Piazza San Marco 875 (Check-in at San Marco 848) I - 30124 Venice

San Marco Palace offers luxury accommodation in an unbeatable location in Saint Mark's Square. Set in the heart of Venice, it features air-conditioned rooms and suites with elegant Venetian furnishings. With wood floors and patterned rugs, accommoda..

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San Marco Luxury – Torre dell’Orologio Suites

San Marco 202/A (Check-in at San Marco 848) I - 30124 Venice

Next to Saint Mark's Square and near the Bridge of Sighs, San Marco Luxury – Torre dell’Orologio Suites offers a variety of room types and a quiet setting in the centre of Venice. Rooms and suites feature wood-beam ceilings, wood floors, and marble ..

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Leisure activities Venice

Best of Venice Walking Tour and Grand Canal Boat Tour

Prices from : 59 €

Get the best of both worlds in Venice! Enjoy a morning walking tour and discover the history behind the Basilica and Doge's Palace, then relax in the afternoon aboard a canal cruise. Start by walking through St. Mark's Square and the labyrinth of al..

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Gondola Serenade with Live Music

Relax on a romantic gondola ride along the Grand Canal, Venice's largest waterway. Live music will serenade your senses as you wind through secret canals and enjoy the ornate Venetian architecture. This service will only run if there are at least fou..

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Hidden Venice Walk

Enjoy a guided walk of wonder and discovery through the enchanting labyrinth of narrow streets and passageways in San Polo and Dorsoduro. Take in memorable sights such as the imposing Frari church, masterpieces from Titian and Bellini, and the old re..

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Restaurants Venice

De Pisis

campo San Moisè 1459, San Marco I - 30124 Venezia

Mediterranean flavours and Eastern spices combine to create creative, imaginative dishes in this restaurant. It boasts an exclusive dining room and a magnificent terrace overlooking the Grand Canal. A superb example of the magic of Venice.

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Grand Canal

calle Vallaresso 1332, San Marco I - 30124 Venezia

Venetian-style pasta and beans, bigoli pasta with onions and anchovies, and grilled fish from the Adriatic are just some of the dishes on the menu at this delightful restaurant. It serves traditional, local cuisine alongside fish and seafood speciali..

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Bistrot de Venise

calle dei Fabbri 4685, San Marco I - 30124 Venezia

Diners will enjoy the lengthy wine list (available by the glass) and "historical" cuisine at this restaurant in a location known for its atmosphere.

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Montecarlo

calle dei Specchieri 463, San Marco I - 30124 Venezia

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Canova

calle larga dell'Ascensione 1243, San Marco I - 30124 Venezia

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Quadri

piazza San Marco 120 (primo piano) I - 30124 Venezia

Now run by the Alajmo family - renowned restaurant owners from Padua - the Quadri is one of Venice's 'gastronomic monuments'. It is housed in one of the most photographed palazzi in the city and adorned with stucco decor, Murano glass and fine fabric..

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