How to Spend 3 Days in Venice
I wrote one of these very recently about how to spend three days in Rome, so I thought I'd do another one about how to spend three days in Venice. This is precisely because we really did spend three days in both cities! So here's what we did over the three days we were there, and they're all something you can do as well during your Venetian mini break!
Day 1: Explore the main island (St Marks' Square, the Rialto Bridge, the tiny canals & a gondola ride)
Venice is made up of a few different islands, all of which can only be accessed by boat. The main island is considered to be the one which houses St Mark's Square and the famous Rialto Bridge.
Those are just two things you can do while visiting the main island in Venice. Go and have a walk around the narrow streets and tiny canals. Cross the tiny bridges and wonder in awe at the historic houses and apartments that still line the water.
For good measure, you could even splash out and enjoy a private gondola ride around the gorgeous Venetian streets or go for a coffee and sit beside the flowing canals and bustling crowds on a quiet, sunny afternoon. Just relax and enjoy.
Day 2: Visit the sights & eat some gelato (Doge's Palace, the historic prisons & SUSO)
By 'the sights', I mean the landmarks that Venice has to offer. Something that many people skirt over is the Doge's Palace. This is where the Venetian government ruled from the 1300's to the 1700's, when it got overthrown by the Austrians.
Not only was it where all of the legislation and government laws were passed, but criminal law was upheld there, too. Criminals would be sentenced in the palace and then taken over to the prison via the Bridge of Sigh.
The Bridge of Sigh gets its name from the sound the prisoners would make as they walked over the bridge and looked out of the window at the last glimpse of Venetian freedom, before being taken to their cells.
It's by far one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. It was so interesting and informative. It's also home to one of the longest rooms in Europe and the largest canvas in the world. You can see that room further down in this blog post.
Something else you can do while in Venice is to eat some amazing gelato. We found it was nicer than the gelato we found in Rome, although both gelatos tasted incredible. If you're looking for amazing gelato in Venice, then SUSO is the place to go.
Operating for the last 15 years, it's a steady favourite, with lines out the door throughout most of the day. But don't let that put you off. The gelato is worth the wait. I went for Pistachio and White Chocolate scoops, whereas Tom went for Coffee and Pistachio.
Day 3: Enjoy some glass blowing (Murano Island & Murano Glass Factory)
Venice is famous for its Murano glass, only getting its name because of the geographical location at which it was made. It has a famous design, typically. It looks as though it's painted, but it's actually ingrained in the glass that was blown initially.
This makes Murano glass dishwasher safe, but you cannot put hot liquids into it or use it in the oven or microwave, as it could crack. That being said, if you visit Venice, you can go over from the main island to the island of Murano.
This is where you will find the glass factories and the tours that go alongside them. We visited a glass factory and saw how and where Murano glass is made. The factory we visited was the only factory on the island that allowed women to work for them.
It's one of the more modern factories on the island who looks for new and innovative ways of blowing glass. It was so impressive to watch. The entire process is explained and demonstrated to you while on the tour.
There was also a shop where you could buy stamped Murano glass, and an authentication certificate is provided as well. This certifies that the glass you have bought is authentic Murano glass. We bought a couple of pieces from the shop, which are simply beautiful.
That and you can appreciate the pieces all the more having known how they came into being. It's definitely something I recommend doing if you ever find yourself in Venice. The tour alone was an incredible experience, not to mention the chance to buy some of the most stunning glassware you'll ever see.
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I hope you enjoyed this blog post and that you found it useful? How did you spend your time in Venice? Let me know in the comments below and I'll see you all again really soon with some brand new content!
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