Venice’s main canal is lined with Renaissance palaces, as vibrant and colorful as it is enchanting. A gondola ride gives you a different perspective and allows you to escape the crowds on the streets. For many, a trip to Venice is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and a gondola ride on the Canal Grande simply cannot be missed.

St. Mark’s Square is quintessential Venice. Life in Venice has revolved around this piazza for many centuries, and it’s a landmark that can’t be missed. Stand quietly in the middle of the square and be transported into Venice’s rich past. Snap some photos and make sure to catch the many pigeons who call the square home.

A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, this ancient palace features masterpieces by Veronese, Tintoretto, Titian, Tiepolo and more artistic greats. Loggias provide stunning views of St. Mark’s Square and the lagoon. This is Italian art and architecture at its best.