Hotels in Venice - Attractions

There are various attractions to be seen and witnessed all over Venice, the entire city itself being an amazing attraction on water. For information on festivals, tours, and other major attractions in Venice and offers that we have on these tours, you can visit www.hotelsinvenice-italy.com.

The most fascinating attraction may definitely be the high tide that floods the streets of Venice. It is known as Acqua Alta or 'High Water' in the Italian language. The swelling of the Adriatic Sea causes this and this is what causes the flooding. Another attraction is the Grand Canal. It is S shaped and pretty much runs around the city. The best way to get around this beauty is the Vaporetti or the waterbuses. Attractions that you can move around in are the boat-like gondolas. These were used by royals to move around the waterways but are now synonymous with romance and seeing the beauty of Venice via a water ride.

There is also the Peggy Guggenheim Museum. This is found along the Grand Canal. This small and unique member of the Solomon Guggenheim museums found worldwide, it supports and embraces 'absurd and surreal' art from greats like Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso. In the museum yard, there is a various collection of sculpture work. At the entrance is a sculpture of a nude man on a horse. Tales are told of the initially detachable penis that would be stolen often and was removed when dignitaries were in town. It is rumored that that is why the present manhood appendage on the sculpture has finally been welded on!

You are bound to be in awe of St. Mark's Basilica in St Mark's Square. If you visit the Doge's Palace, this cathedral bursting with Gothic architecture is next door. First used in 1094, this church has some of the most unique sculptures all over the grounds, making it an art lover's must-see.

The greatest attraction by far in Venice is the Venice Film Festival that has been around for over 60 years. This festival honors renowned and upcoming directors and film actors. It is said that the awards given during these awards (in this case The Golden Lion) give a great hint as to who will win the mother of film awards, The Academy Awards. This is held between the moths of August and September. Festival, museum, or just the city in general, Venice has diverse attractions for you to enjoy and culturally embrace.