In the first half of this article, we began looking at Google's suggestions for what to do if you only have one day in Venice. However, it has become apparent that they plan on your day being busy as we only got through half of the list! Here are the rest of their suggestions.
5. Piazza San Marco (Journey from previous location: Less than 5 minutes by foot. Estimated time to be spent here: 60 minutes.)
While you are in the Piazza San Marco to see the Cathedral, why not spend some time in the square itself? It is the principal public space in the city, surrounded by beautiful buildings – including the Cathedral – and filled with the sounds of the bustling crowds and music. It is a great spot to grab coffee and people watch while taking in the atmosphere of the city.
5. Piazza San Marco (Journey from previous location: Less than 5 minutes by foot. Estimated time to be spent here: 60 minutes.)
While you are in the Piazza San Marco to see the Cathedral, why not spend some time in the square itself? It is the principal public space in the city, surrounded by beautiful buildings – including the Cathedral – and filled with the sounds of the bustling crowds and music. It is a great spot to grab coffee and people watch while taking in the atmosphere of the city.
6. Bridge of Sighs (Journey from previous location: Less than 5 minutes by foot. Estimated time to be spent here: 40 minutes.)
Another of the most famous bridges in Venice, however, is the slightly less well-known “Bridge of Sighs” by the Doge's Palace. Designed by Antonio Contino, it was built at the beginning of the seventeenth century. It connects the Old Prison and interrogation rooms of the Doge's Palace to the New Prison.
7. Doge's Palace (Journey from previous location: Less than 5 minutes by foot. Estimated time to be spent here: 40 minutes.)
Speaking of the Doge's Palace: it is also on the list! With the busy Piazza San Marco in front of it and the glorious Basilica of San Marco behind it, the stunning Doge’s Palace served as the residence of the Doge (or Italian Grand Duke) but was also an important governmental building where instrumental decisions in Venice's history were made. Construction in the 9th century and it is expressed in a striking Venetian gothic style, livened by the rich colours used throughout.
Another of the most famous bridges in Venice, however, is the slightly less well-known “Bridge of Sighs” by the Doge's Palace. Designed by Antonio Contino, it was built at the beginning of the seventeenth century. It connects the Old Prison and interrogation rooms of the Doge's Palace to the New Prison.
7. Doge's Palace (Journey from previous location: Less than 5 minutes by foot. Estimated time to be spent here: 40 minutes.)
Speaking of the Doge's Palace: it is also on the list! With the busy Piazza San Marco in front of it and the glorious Basilica of San Marco behind it, the stunning Doge’s Palace served as the residence of the Doge (or Italian Grand Duke) but was also an important governmental building where instrumental decisions in Venice's history were made. Construction in the 9th century and it is expressed in a striking Venetian gothic style, livened by the rich colours used throughout.
8. Columns of San Marco and San Todaro (Journey from previous location: Less than 5 minutes by foot. Estimated time to be spent here: 35 minutes.)
These two columns in the Piazza San Marco comprise the Column of the Lion and the Column of San Teodoro and are two iconic landmarks of the city. We're not sure they quite warrant 35 minutes, as Google suggests, or should be seen in this order, but they are worth an examination as you enjoy the piazza.
9. San Marco Campanile (Journey from previous location: Less than 5 minutes by foot. Estimated time to be spent here: 55 minutes.)
St Mark's Campanile is the imposing 16th century bell tower of St Mark's Basilica and is one of the most recognizable symbols of the city. Again, we think Google might be a bit off here. Surely, it should be visited at the same time as the Cathedral itself?
Overall, Google has done a good job of picking attractions that represent the city and are grouped relatively close together. In fact, this isn't a bad itinerary if you only have a day in the city or have found a vacation rental in Veneto and are headed there for a day trip. The order and times are a bit off but with a bit of re-jigging, this would be a good plan of action for one jam-packed day, or could be divided over a couple of days for a calmer exploration of some of the highlights of Venice.
These two columns in the Piazza San Marco comprise the Column of the Lion and the Column of San Teodoro and are two iconic landmarks of the city. We're not sure they quite warrant 35 minutes, as Google suggests, or should be seen in this order, but they are worth an examination as you enjoy the piazza.
9. San Marco Campanile (Journey from previous location: Less than 5 minutes by foot. Estimated time to be spent here: 55 minutes.)
St Mark's Campanile is the imposing 16th century bell tower of St Mark's Basilica and is one of the most recognizable symbols of the city. Again, we think Google might be a bit off here. Surely, it should be visited at the same time as the Cathedral itself?
Overall, Google has done a good job of picking attractions that represent the city and are grouped relatively close together. In fact, this isn't a bad itinerary if you only have a day in the city or have found a vacation rental in Veneto and are headed there for a day trip. The order and times are a bit off but with a bit of re-jigging, this would be a good plan of action for one jam-packed day, or could be divided over a couple of days for a calmer exploration of some of the highlights of Venice.