The Grand Canal in Venice is also called as Canal Grande. It located in the heart of Venice. It is around 3 km long and has vaporetti, barges, water taxis and gondolas. The canal is bordered with beautiful palazzi. You can enjoy with a gondola ride or with cheap vaporetti. The vaporetti can be available from front of Santa Lucia railway station. Three beautiful canals Scalzi, Rialto and Accademia span the canal.
Basilica di San Marco
Basilica di San Marco is one of the most beautiful and attractive buildings in the universe. It is the famous church in Venice. It was built before several past centuries. You have to pay entrance fees to see treasury, Pala d'Oro, Four ancient bronze horses in Museo della Basilica.
Rialto Bridge
Rialto was the only bridge between the Grand Canal up to 19th century. The bridge that we see in today was built in 16th century. While construction there was a lot of competition in design to replace the old design. Among all the competitors Antonio da Ponte won at last. The bridge is the right place to watch the Grand Canal.
The Doge's Palace
The Doge's Palace was first built in 9th century, rebuilt in 12th century and modified in 14th & 15th centuries. The palace which we seen now was Gothic masterpiece in pink and white marbles. This palace is considered as the Seat of the Government, the Palace of Justice, the Prison and the home of Doge. Doge was the ruler elected for the Republic. The inner walls of the palace representing the paintings of the eternal glory of La Serenissima. These works are done by the Venice's popular artists like Veronese and Tintoretto.
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