Explore Venice Virtually

Venice is a city like no other on Earth. Built on 118 small islands in a shallow lagoon, connected by over 400 bridges and laced with 150 canals, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has no roads — only waterways and narrow pedestrian paths. For over a thousand years, Venice was one of the wealthiest and most powerful cities in Europe, and its architecture reflects centuries of Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance splendor.

Virtual tours let you glide along the Grand Canal by gondola, explore St. Mark's Basilica's golden mosaics, and lose yourself in the maze of narrow streets and hidden squares that make Venice endlessly surprising.

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What You Can Explore

• Grand Canal — Venice's main waterway, lined with over 170 buildings dating from the 13th to 18th centuries, best experienced by virtual gondola ride.
• St. Mark's Square — The city's magnificent main plaza, flanked by the Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Campanile bell tower.
• Rialto Bridge — The oldest and most famous of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal, dating to 1591.
• Bridge of Sighs — The enclosed limestone bridge connecting the Doge's Palace to the prison, named for the sighs of condemned prisoners.
• Murano & Burano — Nearby islands famous for centuries-old glassmaking traditions and brightly painted fishermen's houses.

Fascinating Facts

1. Built on Wood — Venice sits on millions of wooden pilings driven into the lagoon mud; the wood has petrified underwater over centuries, becoming harder than stone
2. No Cars — Venice is the largest car-free urban area in Europe; all transport is by boat or on foot across 400+ bridges
3. Acqua Alta — High tides regularly flood St. Mark's Square; the new MOSE barrier system can now raise gates to protect the city from rising seas
4. Carnival Tradition — The Venice Carnival dates to the 11th century; masks were originally worn to erase social class distinctions during the festival

Enhance Your Virtual Visit