Dese Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
St. Mark's Square
Experience the timeless charm of Venice’s glorious heart, home to the city’s most famous cultural icons, many cafés ... and several thousand pigeons.
Port of Venice
Explore the waterfront of Port of Venice and enjoy other activities such as boating in Venice. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
Rialto Bridge
Take a stroll across Venice’s oldest and most iconic bridge for romantic views, souvenir shopping and street entertainment.
St. Mark's Basilica
Gilded mosaics, a jewel-encrusted screen and magnificent Byzantine architecture make this cathedral one of the most stunning attractions in Venice.
Doge's Palace
This grand building was home to Venice’s rulers for centuries and is still a statement of wealth and power.
Grand Canal
Venice’s famous canal winds through the city and brings you to nearly all of its world-famous attractions. Hop in a gondola or vaporetto to take it all in!
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Other neighbourhoods around Dese
Favaro Veneto
Visitors to Favaro Veneto appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Port of Venice and Ferretto Square might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Tessera
Tessera is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Forte Bazzera and Cantina Marco Polo 6811 while in the area.
Campalto
You might appreciate the restaurants and waterfront views in Campalto, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, San Giuliano Park and Forte Marghera are just a few notable stops.
Mestre City Center
Well liked for its bars and monuments, Mestre City Center is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Ferretto Square and M9 Mestre Museum, and jump on the metro at Mestre Centro B1 to get around the city.
San Giuliano
San Giuliano is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by San Giuliano Park and Parco Pubblico s Giuliano while in the area.
Cannaregio
A noteworthy feature of Cannaregio is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Jewish Museum of Venice and Venetian Ghetto.
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Ancient Venice: A Tour through Art and Architecture
- St. Mark's Square
- Port of Venice
- Rialto Bridge
- St. Mark's Basilica
- Doge's Palace
- Grand Canal
- Teatro La Fenice
- Lido of Venice Beaches
- Caribe Bay Jesolo
- Bridge of Sighs
- Piazza Mazzini
- St Mark's Campanile
- Tronchetto Waterbus Stop
- Piazza Milano
- Peggy Guggenheim Museum
- Porto Marghera
- Terminal Fusina
- Noventa di Piave Designer Outlet
- Piazza Brescia
- Piazza Drago
- Caribe Bay
- Venetian Ghetto
- Palazzo Grassi
- Ca' Noghera Casino of Venice
- Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
- Piazza Marconi
- Giardini della Biennale
- Venetian Arsenal