St Mark’s Basilica in Venice, originally intended as a private chapel for the Doge, is one of Italy’s most spectacular cathedrals. The basilica was built to house the relics of St Mark the Evangelist, which had been stolen in Alexandria, Egypt. Today, St Mark’s Basilica is famous for its golden mosaics, among other things. Admission with a tour guide who accompanies the group through the museum

The Doge's Palace in Venice, an outstanding example of Gothic architecture, was the seat of the Doge and is now one of the most visited sights in the city. Originally built in the 9th century, the palace served as the residence and political centre of the Republic of Venice. Today's palace was built in the 14th and 15th centuries and impresses with its ornate façade, large inner courtyard and magnificent halls such as the Great Council Chamber and the Golden Hall. Area of validity of the ticket: · Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) · Correr Museum (Museo Correr) · National Archaeological Museum (Museo Archeologico Nazionale) · Marciana National Library (Sale Monumentali della Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana)

Le palais est l'un des rares palais nobles vénitiens ouverts au public aujourd'hui. Il offre un précieux aperçu de la vie de la riche bourgeoisie vénitienne au XVIIIe siècle. Il abrite aujourd'hui le Museo del Settecento Veneziano, qui présente de nombreuses œuvres d'art et décorations intérieures datant de l'apogée de la peinture et de l'art vénitiens. Il abrite des œuvres de la fin du baroque, du rococo et du début du classicisme, notamment des peintures et des fresques de Pietro Longhi, Canaletto, Francesco Guardi et des Tiepolo père et fils, ainsi que du mobilier et des accessoires provenant d'autres palais et villas.

The Basilica di San Pietro di Castello in Venice is an impressive, historic building located off the beaten track on the island of the same name, Castello. This church, which was once the main cathedral in Venice, combines Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance elements in its architecture. The marble-clad bell tower is particularly striking and is the only church in Venice with such a tower.

Le musée est situé dans le palais historique du Podestat de Torcello, sur la Piazza Galuppi, à Burano, siège de la célèbre École de Dentelle de Burano de 1872 à 1970. Des pièces rares et précieuses offrent un aperçu complet de l'histoire et de l'art de la dentelle vénitienne et de la lagune, de ses origines à nos jours, sont exposées dans un cadre pittoresque décoré dans les couleurs typiques de l'île.

The International Gallery of Modern Art in Ca’ Pesaro contains important 19th- and 20th-century collections of paintings and sculptures, including masterpieces by Gustav Klimt and Auguste Rodin and remarkable works by artists such as Medardo Rosso, Adolfo Wildt and Giacomo Balla, as well as a rich selection of works by other Italian artists and an important section on graphic art. The second floor of the monumental palace is home to temporary exhibitions and the third floor hosts the Museum of Oriental Art.

Carlo Osvaldo Goldoni (25 février 1707 – 6 février 1793) était un dramaturge et librettiste italien de la République de Venise. Son œuvre compte parmi les pièces les plus célèbres et les plus populaires d'Italie. Le public apprécie ses pièces pour leur savant mélange d'esprit et d'honnêteté. Dans ses mémoires, Goldoni se souvient particulièrement du palais où il est né et a grandi. Aujourd'hui, ce palais est un musée en son honneur. Il abrite également un institut d'études théâtrales.

The Chiesa di San Sebastiano is a fascinating church in Venice that delights art lovers and history buffs alike. The church is particularly famous for being home to the life’s work of the artist Paolo Veronese. San Sebastiano, opened in its current form in 1546, contains a cycle of paintings, several paintings with scenes from the Old Testament, frescoes and the altarpiece by Veronese. A particular highlight in the Chiesa di San Sebastiano is his painting ‘The Martyr Santa Lucia’, an outstanding example of 16th century Venetian painting. Fittingly, the tomb of this famous artist is also located in the church.

The Correr Museum is located directly on St Mark’s Square, in the Napoleonic wing, which was furnished as a residence for the rulers. The Napoleonic wing, with its two monumental façades, enchanting portico, airy salon and magnificent ballroom, still displays many of the typical features of the Bonaparte and Habsburg eras: the architecture and fresco decorations, as well as the neoclassical furnishings, are important witnesses to the culture and stylistic idioms of an era. Equally worth seeing are the stately rooms that were furnished for the Habsburg court during the Austrian period, including the apartment of Empress Sissi. The magnificent rooms of the palace are decorated with valuable furniture, paintings and decorations, offering visitors an insight into the royal history of Venice.

The Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Venice is an exciting and interactive exhibition that focuses on the life and works of da Vinci. Da Vinci, who lived during the 15th and 16th centuries, is considered one of the greatest geniuses of all time, with his works as an artist, engineer, scientist and inventor.

La collection d'art verrier du musée est considérée comme l'une des plus importantes au monde et est présentée en sept sections chronologiques, de l'Antiquité à nos jours. Les trois dernières sections de l'exposition sont consacrées à la renaissance du verre de Murano, de nouveau très prisé depuis la seconde moitié du XIXe siècle. Vous pourrez y admirer des objets classiques et Art nouveau, ainsi que des œuvres modernes et contemporaines.

The museum houses the vast collections of ancient fabrics and clothes belonging to the Venice City Museums, with a section dedicated to perfume. It is meant to be a Study Centre for the history of fabrics, costumes and fashion. The rooms skilfully evoke the different aspects of the life and activities of a Venetian nobleman between the 17th and 18th century.

The Scuola San Rocco is one of the great Scuole, or brotherhoods, in Venice. These were founded from the 13th century onwards and were important religious and social institutions. The guild building of the largest Scuole, di San Rocco, was decorated with paintings and ceiling frescoes by the famous Venetian artist Jacopo Tintoretto over a period of 20 years.