Location: San Marco
Top Things to do in San Marco
10 Specialty Museums in San Marco That You Shouldn't Miss
With its gondolas, canals, amazing restaurants, and unforgettable romantic ambiance, Venice is definitely a city for one's bucket list. Waterfront palazzos, palaces, and churches make drifting down the Grand Canal feel like cruising through a painting. To really experience Venice you must go to the opera or to a classical music performance, nibble fresh pasta and pastries, and linger in the exhibit halls of an art gallery. Label lovers will drool over the high-end shopping in Piazza San Marco.
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1. Doge's Palace
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4.5 based on 26,297 reviews
A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the building and its sculptural decoration date from various periods. The interior, with works by artists such as Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto, A.Vittoria and Tiepolo, includes vast council chambers, superbly decorated residential apartments, and austere prison cells. Along the facades of the Palace run loggias that overlook St. Mark’s Square and the lagoon. The combined entrance ticket to the St. Mark’s Square Museums grants access to the Doge’s Palace, Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Marciana.
Reviewed By I5778HMtrevors - Kidderminster, United Kingdom
As part of a tour through viator including Basillica. Doges Palace is superb with beautiful Paintings everywhere Did tour including dungeons so walked over Bridge of Sighs All amazing Suggest earliest Guided tour available to beat the crowds
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3. Museo della Musica
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4.5 based on 363 reviews
Reviewed By AndaLibra - Bucharest, Romania
Before coming to Venice we looked for a museum dedicated to Vivaldi. Sadly we could not find anything other than this museum of old instruments hosted in San Maurizio church. We liked it very much, both history of musical instruments was very interesting, as well as "live" examples. The background was of course Vivaldi music. All in all a very nice and enlightening time spent in an atmosphere of classical music. There are a lot of interesting CDs and books that can be purchased on site. Entrance is free.
4. Museo di San Marco
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4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By Reynards42 - Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
San Marco Basilica Museum, is unfortunately not included in the tourism pass, but I my opinion is money well spent. Your €5 ticket provides access to the upper floor of the Basilica giving you closer views of the glided ceilings, the museum artefacts such as the original bronze horses from the front facade, and access to the outside viewing platform. Access to the museum is via the original steep stone staircase, and many areas are uneven, so great care must to be taken, also no access for disabled visitors. The outside viewing area gives lovely alternative views of the square and surrounding buildings, if you go early it will be quiet. Allow yourself an hour to take in the information; and take a good look around from the outside balcony
5. Fondazione Giorgio Cini
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4.0 based on 112 reviews
The Giorgio Cini Foundation is a non-profit cultural institution based in Venice, Italy. It was constituted by Vittorio Cini, in memory of his son Giorgio, with the aim of restoring the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore (devastated after 100 years of military occupation) and of creating an international cultural centre that would re-integrate the Island into the life of Venice.
Reviewed By RonA297 - Media, United States
We went on both the interior and exterior (garden) tours. Very informative and interesting. The garden tour is notable for a fascinating and engaging architectural installment of small chapels. Certainly recommended.
6. Casanova Museum & Experience
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4.0 based on 56 reviews
The Casanova Museum & Experience is a multimedial exhibition where the visitor will have the opportunity to become Casanova for a few minutes and will be able to experience the 18th Century Venice thanks to the virtual reality technology. The most significant moments of Casanova's life have been selected to tell the visitor the story of this adventurer, writer, poet, alchemist, diplomat, philosopher and spy and above all, great connoisseur of women’s souls. Casanova made his name known as a symbol of a seducer and libertine. Let yourself be charmed by the history and ingenuity of the famous character, discovering the man beyond the myth. Live an exciting and engaging experience. A visit that goes straight to the heart of Giacomo’s experience, the one and only Casanova.
Reviewed By Popovdobro
I really loved this museum. It narrates the story of Giacomo Casanova. I really liked the Prosecco they served inside the museum and the girls who worked there where very friendly and smart. They knew a lot about Giacomo Casanova.
7. Venice Secrets
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4.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By CraigH0901 - Adelaide, Australia
We found posters for this exhibition while wandering the streets of Venice. Located in Palazzo Zeguri, this unique exhibition details the darker side of crime, torture and punishment in Venice's days gone by. Compelling with a free audio guide as part of the deal. There was also a Leonardo da Vinci exhibit and a Human Body exhibit. All three for EUR20 each. A bit of waking but worth it.
8. Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia
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3.5 based on 119 reviews
The National Archaeological Museum of Venice is placed in Saint Mark's Square, near the Doge's Palace and the Basilica. It displays to the visitors the antiquities collected by the rich Venetians during the last five centuries. You have the opportunity to admire beautiful Greek statues dated to the 5th and the 4th century BC, the impressive Grimani Galatians, Roman portraits, reliefs, inscriptions, pottery, ivories, gems (the famous Zulian's Cameo) and an interesting coin collection
Reviewed By dblmed - Los Angeles, United States
Visiting the Archaeological Treasures Museo is a must if you have interests in the ancient Egyptians, Greeks & Romans. We enjoyed it while seeing the Correr Museum & found the collection to be displayed wonderfully. A Must Visit!
9. Museo della Musica
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3.5 based on 7 reviews
10. Museo d'Arte Sacra di Santo Stefano
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
