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Ride a gondola or water bus down Canal Grande. A major water-traffic corridor, it winds through the city's central districts. Along its banks, you can see more than 170 buildings, including several palaces. Most of the buildings were erected between the 13th and 18th centuries, reflecting the prosperity and art of the once-powerful Republic of Venice. Forming a kind of reverse S-shape, the canal probably follows the course of an ancient river, eventually emptying its waters into a lagoon. The canal is 3.8 km (2.4 mi) long and 30 to 90 m (98 to 295 ft) wide. Centuries-old traditions, such as a historical regatta, are held every year along this ancient canal. Use our Venice trip planner to visit Canal Grande on your trip to Venice, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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We visited Venice for the first time in 1988 and took a ride on the Grand Canal in an overcrowded ferry boat. It was not a great experience. Fast forward 35 years later and we took a private taxi...
We visited Venice for the first time in 1988 and took a ride on the Grand Canal in an overcrowded ferry boat. It was not a great experience. Fast forward 35 years later and we took a private taxi... more »
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The mosaics in the Basilica were amazing & it was worth booking the skip the line tickets for the extra €3.
The mosaics in the Basilica were amazing & it was worth booking the skip the line tickets for the extra €3. more »
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Amazing sites for photos, especially during golden hour. The Grand canal stretches and weaves its way through the islands of Italy and it is where the highway that is Venice is located. The bus system travels through the Grand canal and by bus I mean water bus. I highly recommend taking the water bus even for fun as an alternative to the gondola because it is infinitely cheaper. 10 euros!
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Most important "road" in Venice and definitely a must-see. We totally recommend to take the waterbus or watertaxi or a gondola to see the whole Canal Grande. Also having strolls next to the Canal Grande is really, really nice. So if you're in Venice, don't miss it.
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