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)

Der Palast ist einer der wenigen venezianischen Adelspaläste, der heute für die Öffentlichkeit zugänglich ist, und bietet einen wertvollen Einblick in das Leben der reichen venezianischen Oberschicht im 18. Jahrhundert. Heute beherbergt er das Museo del Settecento Veneziano mit zahlreichen Kunstwerken und Innenausstattungen aus einer der Blütezeiten der venezianischen Malerei und Kunst. Es enthält Werke aus dem Spätbarock, Rokoko und Frühklassizismus, darunter Gemälde und Fresken von Pietro Longhi, Canaletto, Francesco Guardi und Vater und Sohn Tiepolo sowie Möbel und Einrichtungsgegenstände, die aus anderen Palästen und Villen hierhergebracht wurden.

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.

Das Museum befindet sich im historischen Palast des Podestà von Torcello an der Piazza Galuppi in Burano, dem Sitz der berühmten Spitzenschule von Burano von 1872 bis 1970. In einer malerischen Umgebung, die in den typischen Farben der Insel dekoriert ist, werden seltene und wertvolle Stücke ausgestellt, die einen umfassenden Überblick über die Geschichte und Kunstfertigkeit der venezianischen und Lagunenspitze von ihren Ursprüngen bis zur Gegenwart bieten.

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. Februar 1707 – 6. Februar 1793) war ein italienischer Dramatiker und Librettist aus der Republik Venedig. Zu seinen Werken zählen einige der berühmtesten und beliebtesten Stücke Italiens. Das Publikum schätzt Goldonis Stücke für ihre geniale Mischung aus Witz und Ehrlichkeit. In seinen Memoiren erinnert sich Goldoni besonders an den Palast, in dem er geboren wurde und aufwuchs. Heute ist dieser Palast ihm zu Ehren ein Museum. Er beherbergt außerdem ein Institut für Theaterwissenschaften.

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.

Die Glaskunstsammlung des Museums gilt als eine der umfangreichsten weltweit und wird in sieben chronologisch geordneten Abschnitten von der Antike bis zur Gegenwart präsentiert. Die letzten drei Abschnitte der Ausstellung sind der Wiedergeburt des Murano-Glases gewidmet, das seit der zweiten Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts wieder stark nachgefragt ist. Zu bewundern sind sowohl klassische und Jugendstilobjekte als auch moderne und zeitgenössische Werke.

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.