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Free things to do in Venice
No-spend weekends in Venice — free museums, parks, markets and walks that don't cost a dollar.
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Top spots in Venice
Burano & Murano Day
OutdoorsLagoon
Vaporetto to candy-coloured fishermen's houses and glass-blowing workshops.
Gondola at Dusk
OutdoorsSan Marco
Splurge for 30 minutes on a black lacquer boat — ask for the small canals.
Doge's Palace
CultureSan Marco
Gothic palace of secret itineraries, Tintoretto ceilings and the Bridge of Sighs.
St Mark's Square & Basilica
CultureSan Marco
Byzantine mosaics, golden altarpiece and the Campanile lift for the lagoon panorama.
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- Standouts right now: St Mark's Square & Basilica, Doge's Palace, Burano & Murano Day. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Venice and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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