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Venice for history buffs

The places with real depth, for travellers who came for the history.

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  1. 1.St Mark's BasilicaFor history & culture, St Mark's Basilica delivers.
  2. 2.Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale)For history & culture, Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) delivers.
  3. 3.Gallerie dell'AccademiaFor history & culture, Gallerie dell'Accademia delivers.
  4. 4.Scuola Grande di San RoccoFor history & culture, Scuola Grande di San Rocco delivers.
  5. 5.Venice BiennaleFor history & culture, Venice Biennale delivers.
  6. 6.Basilica dei FrariFor history & culture, Basilica dei Frari delivers.
  7. 7.St Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)For history & culture, St Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) delivers.
  8. 8.Peggy Guggenheim CollectionFor history & culture, Peggy Guggenheim Collection delivers.
  9. 9.Ca' RezzonicoFor history & culture, Ca' Rezzonico delivers.
  10. 10.Teatro La FeniceFor history & culture, Teatro La Fenice delivers.
  11. 11.St Mark's Museum & the Bronze HorsesFor history & culture, St Mark's Museum & the Bronze Horses delivers.
  12. 12.Doge's Palace 'Secret Itineraries' TourFor history & culture, Doge's Palace 'Secret Itineraries' Tour delivers.
  13. 13.TorcelloFor history & culture, Torcello delivers.
  14. 14.Cannaregio & the Jewish GhettoFor history & culture, Cannaregio & the Jewish Ghetto delivers.
  15. 15.DorsoduroFor history & culture, Dorsoduro delivers.
  16. 16.St Mark's Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio)For history & culture, St Mark's Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio) delivers.
  17. 17.San Giorgio MaggioreFor history & culture, San Giorgio Maggiore delivers.
  18. 18.Punta della DoganaFor history & culture, Punta della Dogana delivers.
  19. 19.Chorus Pass (Venice Churches)For history & culture, Chorus Pass (Venice Churches) delivers.
  20. 20.Venice CarnivalFor history & culture, Venice Carnival delivers.
  21. 21.Grand Canal Vaporetto Ride (Line 1)For history & culture, Grand Canal Vaporetto Ride (Line 1) delivers.
  22. 22.Murano (Glass Island)For history & culture, Murano (Glass Island) delivers.
  23. 23.Vivaldi 'Four Seasons' Church ConcertFor history & culture, Vivaldi 'Four Seasons' Church Concert delivers.
  24. 24.Basilica di Santa Maria della SaluteFor history & culture, Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute delivers.
  25. 25.Ca' d'Oro (Galleria Franchetti)For history & culture, Ca' d'Oro (Galleria Franchetti) delivers.
  26. 26.Rialto Market (Pescaria & Erberia)For history & culture, Rialto Market (Pescaria & Erberia) delivers.
  27. 27.Cicchetti & Bacaro CrawlFor history & culture, Cicchetti & Bacaro Crawl delivers.
  28. 28.Castello & the ArsenaleFor history & culture, Castello & the Arsenale delivers.
  29. 29.St Mark's Square Museums Pass / Museum PassFor history & culture, St Mark's Square Museums Pass / Museum Pass delivers.
  30. 30.Santa Maria dei MiracoliFor history & culture, Santa Maria dei Miracoli delivers.
  31. 31.Cantina Do MoriFor history & culture, Cantina Do Mori delivers.
  32. 32.Ca' Sagredo HotelFor history & culture, Ca' Sagredo Hotel delivers.
  33. 33.Harry's BarFor history & culture, Harry's Bar delivers.
  34. 34.The Gritti PalaceFor history & culture, The Gritti Palace delivers.
  35. 35.Aman VeniceFor history & culture, Aman Venice delivers.
  36. 36.Rialto BridgeFor history & culture, Rialto Bridge delivers.
  37. 37.Traghetto Grand Canal CrossingFor history & culture, Traghetto Grand Canal Crossing delivers.
  38. 38.St Mark's CampanileFor history & culture, St Mark's Campanile delivers.
  39. 39.Bridge of SighsFor history & culture, Bridge of Sighs delivers.
  40. 40.Scala Contarini del BovoloFor history & culture, Scala Contarini del Bovolo delivers.
  41. 41.Acqua Alta & the MOSE BarriersFor history & culture, Acqua Alta & the MOSE Barriers delivers.
  42. 42.Islands Boat Tour (Murano-Burano-Torcello)For history & culture, Islands Boat Tour (Murano-Burano-Torcello) delivers.
  43. 43.Hotel Danieli, A Marriott Luxury Collection HotelFor history & culture, Hotel Danieli, A Marriott Luxury Collection Hotel delivers.
  44. 44.Gondola RideFor history & culture, Gondola Ride is hit or miss.
  45. 45.Burano (Colour & Lace Island)For history & culture, Burano (Colour & Lace Island) is hit or miss.
  46. 46.GiudeccaFor history & culture, Giudecca is hit or miss.
  47. 47.Trattoria alla MadonnaFor history & culture, Trattoria alla Madonna is hit or miss.
  48. 48.All'ArcoFor history & culture, All'Arco is hit or miss.
  49. 49.Ristorante QuadriFor history & culture, Ristorante Quadri is hit or miss.
  50. 50.Londra PalaceFor history & culture, Londra Palace is hit or miss.
  51. 51.Libreria Acqua AltaFor history & culture, Libreria Acqua Alta is hit or miss.
  52. 52.Mercerie Shopping StreetsFor history & culture, Mercerie Shopping Streets is hit or miss.
  53. 53.Rosa SalvaFor history & culture, Rosa Salva is hit or miss.

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