Veneto attractions

The Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale in Italian) is one of La Serenissima's most iconic landmarks. The first Doge's Palace was built on this spot in the 9th century but was destroyed by fire. The Gothic palace that stands in St. Mark's Square today dates back to the 14th century. It has undergone many refurbishments and upgrades over the years. Since the 16th century, it's been linked to the New Prison by the (in)famous Bridge of Sighs.

An enormous monument enriched with history, art, religion, and culture – to say the least! St Mark’s Basilica is made of impeccable treasures, inside out, from the 'Pala d'Oro' behind the altar, adorned in precious stones to the four horses on the façade that symbolize strength and freedom.

Roughly 20 minutes' drive from the southern shores of Lake Garda is Parco Cavour in Valeggio sul Mincio, Verona. Combining all the best parts of an outdoor water park with tropical beach vibes, this family-friendly destination is overflowing with fun for all ages. With awesome water slides, pools, and chill areas galore, you can spend an entire day turning into a human cannonball, relaxing under the shade of palm trees, or even building sandcastles on a massive man-made beach.

Parco Giardino Sigurtà is a sprawling public park in Verona, Italy. Visitors can ride bikes, which can be rented on-site, or stroll along a variety of easy walking trails. The park makes for a great day-long destination as there's loads to do, including water-themed and medicinal herb gardens, a maze, an animal farm, and lots of cafes and restaurants.

As famous for its pigeons as it is for its history and culture, the Piazza San Marco is the unofficial capital of the watery city of Venice. With a multitude of attractions, including the towering Campanile, and transport links to the rest of the city, it's the perfect place to orient yourself, or just to take a break and observe the controlled chaos of city life.

Verona Arena is a world-renowned opera venue that was built in 30 A.D. It is the oldest Roman amphitheatre which is still in use today.

Caribe Bay is an award-winning water theme park in Lido di Jesolo, Venice, Italy. It features 80,000 square meters of entertainment, adrenaline, sports, shows and relaxation areas.

The Teatro La Fenice in Venice is one of the most important landmarks in the history of Italian theater - and in the entire history of opera.

The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is one of the most important museums in Italy when it comes to European and American art from the first half of the 20th century. It's located in Venice at Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, on the Grand Canal, in what was once Peggy Guggenheim's home.