10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in City of Venice That You Shouldn't Miss

September 26, 2021 Deane Carmody

Discover the best top things to do in City of Venice, Italy including Villa Barbarich, Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Ca' Rezzonico, Basilica di San Marco, Doge's Palace, Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, Teatro La Fenice, Musica A Palazzo.
Restaurants in City of Venice

1. Villa Barbarich

Via Molino Ronchin 1, 30174, Mestre Italy +39 041 979002 http://villevenetetour.it/ville-venete/villa-barbarich
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Villa Barbarich

2. Scuola Grande di San Rocco

Salizada San Rocco San Polo 3052, 30125 Venice Italy +39 041 523 4864 [email protected] http://www.scuolagrandesanrocco.org
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,962 reviews

Scuola Grande di San Rocco

The Scuola Grande di San Rocco is a lay confraternity founded in 1478. The popularity of the cult of St. Roch, whose remains had been in the possession of the brotherhood since 1485, contributed to the latter’s rapid expansion to the extent of it becoming the richest Scuola of the city. At that point it was decided to build a new monumental headquarters and engage Tintoretto to decorate it with his most celebrated pictorial cycle, illustrating episodes from the New and Old Testaments. It is the only one of the historic Scuole Grandi to have survived the fall of the republic. It is a unique site, where over 60 paintings are preserved in their original setting in a building that has hardly undergone any alteration since its construction. The confraternity is still active today, carrying out its traditional charitable duties as well as looking after its extraordinary artistic patrimony.

Reviewed By 760billa - Spring Lake, United States

The Scuola Grande di San Rocco is one of those places that I suspect many visitors to Venice have never heard about. But, it should make every tourist's short list of places to see while in Venice. It features the artwork of the Italian painter, and master of the Venetian school, known as Tinteretto. To appreciate the history behind this building and the life story of Tinteretto, I highly recommend using the audio guide which is available for a reasonable charge. The audio guide will lead you through three floors of artwork. You can choose how much or how little detail you care to listen to. Even if you only have an hour, I think this is a must do attraction in Venice.

3. Ca' Rezzonico

Dorsoduro 3136, Venice Italy +39 041 241 0100 [email protected] http://carezzonico.visitmuve.it/en/home/
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4.5 based on 1,816 reviews

Ca' Rezzonico

Immerse yourself in Venice's Age of Decadence with a visit to this lavish palace of the Venetian aristocracy Rezzonico, which houses an unsurpassed collection of eighteenth-century Venetian art.

Reviewed By Daisy100London

Interesting paintings, well labelled and explained in several languages. Porcelain of many makes, furniture. Nice and cool when really hot outside. Has a lift to get you to all floors. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice cafe with friendly waiter. Is directly at vaporetti stop of same name. Strongly recommend.

4. Basilica di San Marco

Piazza San Marco 328, 30124 Venice Italy +39 041 270 8311 [email protected] http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/
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4.5 based on 28,574 reviews

Basilica di San Marco

Blending the architectural styles of East and West, Venice's magnificent basilica was consecrated in 832 AD as an ecclesiastical building to house the remains of St. Mark.

Reviewed By 627brendand

We visited this beautiful church and were blown away by the opulent gold mosaic artwork and beautiful sculptures and architecture. It was a personal goal to visit San Marco and the square so it was for us a dream come true. The disappointing thing was the general level of dishonesty around Venice by business people. To buy anything was a complete rip off, even a coffee and croissant was extortionate. You had to always check your change as we were deliberately short changes several times and my wife was also pick pocketed in Milan the very hour we arrived in Italy. So be careful with your money and I wouldn’t eat or buy any food in tourist areas. Also when we arrived at the train station in Venice the square was under about 12 inches of water. People were everywhere selling waterproof waders to put your feet in. 20 Euro later ...These promptly leaked and we were soaked anyway after 5 minutes of use. This was dishonesty on an industrial scale. Also no one told us that if you simply waited about an hour the tide would recede and you could walk around on dry ground. This basic information was simply not available to tourists. My advice would be, go for the beauty and amazing art and be very careful, as there is unfortunately a rip off culture everywhere.

5. Doge's Palace

Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy +39 041 271 5911 [email protected] http://palazzoducale.visitmuve.it
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4.5 based on 26,297 reviews

Doge's Palace

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

6. Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

San Polo, 3072, 30125 Venice Italy +39 041 272 8611 [email protected] http://www.basilicadeifrari.it/
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4.5 based on 4,171 reviews

Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

Originally built in the mid-13th century, Santa Maria Glorisoa dei Frari (St. Mary of the Friars) houses many masterpieces of Venetian Renaissance art, notably Giovanni Bellini's triptych "Madonna and Child with Saints," the "Assumption" and the "Pesaro Madonna" by Titian, Saint John the Baptist by Donatello.

Reviewed By rzoe - Cambridge, United States

This Basilica is home to Titian's Assumption of Mary which is one of the most beautiful paintings in the world - it takes your breath away. It's 22 feet high, 11 feet wide and is perfect for its place on the high altar of the church. The church also has some fine Bellini's, but the reason to go there is the Titian. We were there is September and there were very few tourists so were able to sit and look at the painting in peace.

7. Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Just East Accademia Along Gran Canal, 30123 Venice Italy +39 041 240 5411 http://www.guggenheim-venice.it
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4.5 based on 8,434 reviews

Peggy Guggenheim Collection

This satellite gallery of the famous Guggenheim in New York occupies the 17th-century Customs House in Venice, featuring modern and contemporary works of art.

Reviewed By MarlsGo

This is well worth a visit for any fans of surrealist art! Married to Max Ernst - Peggy Guggenheim collated a fantastic art collection - Magritte, Mondrian, Pollock, Dali and Miro to name a few are all amongst the notable collection.

8. Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute

Campo de la Salute Dorsoduro 1, 30123 Venice Italy +39 041 274 3911 http://www.turismovenezia.it/Venezia/Basilica-di-Santa-Maria-della-Salute-6052.html
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4.5 based on 2,763 reviews

Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute

Designed by Baldassare Longhena in 1631-83, the church's façade is embellished with 125 statues, which form a sharp contrast to the somber interior.

Reviewed By massimoswitz - Opfikon, Switzerland

Round basilica with huge dome with several paintings and in the sacristy you can visit Titian's masterpieces.

9. Teatro La Fenice

Campo San Fantin San Marco 1965, 30124 Venice Italy +39 041 786654 [email protected] http://www.teatrolafenice.it
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4.5 based on 4,410 reviews

Teatro La Fenice

This world famous opera house, burned to the ground in 1996, has been rebuilt amongst much scandal and drama: its modern beauty and complex history ensure its place among the most celebrated monuments in Italian history.

Reviewed By enrico_wem - London, United Kingdom

Very interesting visit for 10 euros, beautiful theatre and fascinating history Visita molto interessante per una decina di euro

10. Musica A Palazzo

Sestiere San Marco 2504 Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto, 30124 Venice Italy +39 340 971 7272 [email protected] http://www.musicapalazzo.com/
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4.5 based on 1,630 reviews

Musica A Palazzo

Accessible Opera, as though it was in your sitting room, but its a palace in Venice. Stunningly personal. Fun fun fun with 3 light and easy Operas to choose, 7 nights a week. It will make so many people's trip to Venice even more memorable.

Reviewed By Ginnieinabottle

Imagine enjoying opera in a traditional candle lit palazzo with an audience of about 50, and you will come close to the heart of the Venetian musical culture. They say that Opera was invented in Venice. The Artists were talented, full of energy and humourous and the whole performance of The Barber of Seville very engaging. I loved how they made a special effort to include a couple of very well behaved young girls who attended with their parents. It was also great to have the opportunity to visit the Palazzo with its original features and unique atmosphere.

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