Cultural Immersion in Venice with Museum of Academie

  • Day 1: St. Mark's Basilica
    30 minutes (1.5 miles) from Airport Marco Polo

    The cathedral of Venice is an example of Italo-Byzantine architecture with a remarkable collection of artifacts brought from Constantinople during the crusades.

  • Day 2: Museum of Academie
    5 minutes (0.2 miles) from St. Mark's Basilica

    The museum holds one of the most incredible collections of Venetian paintings including works of Bellini, Canaletto, Giorgione, and Titian among many others.

  • Day 3: Jewish Quarter
    25 minutes (1.2 miles) from Museum of Academie

    Get to know the history and heritage of the Jewish community in Venice dating back over 500 years. One of the attractions worth visiting is the Jewish Museum with features artifacts highlighting the community’s unique way of life in Venice.

Estimates of Costs and Time

  • St. Mark's Basilica (1 hour, 5.00€)
  • Museum of Academie (2 hours, 15.00€)
  • Jewish Quarter (2 hours, 10.00€)
  • Total Estimated Costs (30.00€)

Transportation

Due to Venice's unique geography, the main method of transportation is by water. Vaporetto, or water buses, and water taxis are available for hire. A visitor must take into account the Vaporetto pass price of 20.00€ for a day pass to use the waterbus all day long. Travel time is generally 30-45 minutes between sites.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting other significant cultural and historical landmarks in Venice like the Doge's Palace, Torcello Island, and Rialto Bridge. If you have less time, prioritize the top must-see sites in the itinerary and keep in mind that the city can easily be explored on foot given its compact size.

Airports

There are two airports serving Venice- Marco Polo (VCE) and Treviso (TSF). Marco Polo is closest to the city and is located in Tessera, approximately 13 km (8 miles) northeast of Venice. Treviso airport is located 31 km (19 miles) northwest of Venice in the city of Treviso.

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