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Canal Grande

It is the main canal of Venice, about 3 kilometers and 800 meters long. Called 'Canalazzo' by the Venetian inhabitants, it has the form of an inverted 'S' that goes from the Liberty Bridge to the Bacino di San Marco. The Grand Canal is the river where the city was born around, and it was one of the most important centers of commerce throughout the Middle Ages. Along its path it is dominated by numerous bridges, the most famous of which is certainly the Rialto Bridge.

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The Canal Grande, ride a vaporetto to navigate it, feel at the centre of Venice

One of the best ways to see the wonderful palazzi of Venice along the grand canal is to take a vaporetto ride. Grab a seat with a view near the end of the line and enjoy a ride up or down the length of the canal. The ticket will cost you 7.50 Euro, if you don't have a pass, and is a great way to relax and see the sites.

Give yourself a second treat and take the same ride at dusk or after dark for another perspective of the palazzi when they're lit up. Best to get aboard near the ends of the line for the full effect.
Piazzale Roma and the Accademia stops are good spots.

Written by Chiara Guzzetti - Last update: 05/11/2021

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