Things to do in Sottomarina

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1. St. Mark's Square

Step into Venice’s most famous square and expect to be impressed by the opulence of St. Mark’s Basilica, the towering Campanile, and the gothic façade of the Doge’s Palace. This lively hub has been the focal point for Venetian life for over 10 centuries. Enjoy a drink in one of the cafés under the colonnaded arcade that lines the square or visit its most iconic buildings.
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St. Mark\'s Square featuring a city, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

2. Grand Canal

The Grand Canal is Venice’s famous S-shaped thoroughfare. On any given day you can hear the splashing of the oars of the gondolas that slowly traverse the city just as they have done for centuries. A trip in a gondola is almost unavoidable because there are very few sidewalks along the canal, and the backs of the Floating City’s buildings drop straight into the water. A more modern and faster way to see the Grand Canal, and the main tourist attractions alongside it, is by vaporetto (water bus). For a simple crossing, take a traghetto, a ferry on which you remain standing for the duration of the short trip.
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Grand Canal which includes boating, heritage architecture and a marina

3. Rialto Bridge

When riding a vaporetto (water bus) or gondola along the Grand Canal, look up as you round the bend by the fish market: One of Venice’s most iconic sights appears before you. The Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto) has been a feature of the city since the late 1500s. It has a distinctive V-shape design, high stone arcades and balustrades from which tourists peek at the gondolas in the canal below.
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Take a stroll across Venice’s oldest and most iconic bridge for romantic views, souvenir shopping and street entertainment.

4. Doge's Palace

The pink marble façade of the 14th-century Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale) is a striking sight on St. Mark’s Square. The arched loggias and the fortress-like peaks on top of the walls convey a sense of wealth and power to those who approach Venice by sea. Every aspect of this building was designed to impress, from the imposing décor of the Hall of the Great Council, to the luxurious apartments.
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This grand building was home to Venice’s rulers for centuries and is still a statement of wealth and power.

5. St. Mark's Basilica

Approach St. Mark’s Square from any angle and, on a fine day, you’ll see the golden spires of St. Mark’s Basilica (Basilica San Marco) glimmer in the sunlight. This is why the locals call this the Chiesa d’Oro (Church of Gold). As you get closer, you’ll see the many sculptures, reliefs and mosaics of the ornate facade. This church is a spectacular example of Byzantine architecture.
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St. Mark\'s Basilica which includes heritage architecture

What to do in Sottomarina

Popular places to visit

Diga di Sottomarina

Diga di Sottomarina

You can find out about the history of Chioggia with a stop at Diga di Sottomarina. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Diga di Sottomarina
Spiaggia libera

Spiaggia libera

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Spiaggia libera during your trip to Sottomarina? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Spiaggia libera

Porto di Chioggia

Explore the waterfront in Chioggia with a trip to Porto di Chioggia. Make some time to visit the churches while you're in the area.

Porto di Chioggia

Astoria Village

Bring the children to Astoria Village and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Sottomarina. Wander the waterfront in this relaxing area.

Astoria Village

Chioggia Belltower

You can find out about the history of Chioggia with a stop at Chioggia Belltower. Stroll along the marina or visit the churches in this relaxing area.

Chioggia Belltower

Pescheria al minuto di Chioggia

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Pescheria al minuto di Chioggia during your stay in Chioggia. Stroll along the marina or visit the churches in this relaxing area.

Pescheria al minuto di Chioggia

Museum of Adriatic Zoology Giuseppe Olivi

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum of Adriatic Zoology Giuseppe Olivi during your travels in Chioggia. Stroll along the marina or visit the churches in this relaxing area.

Museum of Adriatic Zoology Giuseppe Olivi

Museo civico della Laguna Sud

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Museo civico della Laguna Sud during your trip to Chioggia. Wander the waterfront in this relaxing area.

Museo civico della Laguna Sud

Cathedral of Chioggia

You can find out about the history of Chioggia with a visit to Cathedral of Chioggia. Stroll along the marina or visit the churches in this relaxing area.

Cathedral of Chioggia