12+ beautiful pictures of Venice Italy make you want to visit Venice
Yes, the crowds may be exasperating, but Venice’s rowboat-filled, crystal blue waterways and gorgeous cobblestone alleys always make us feel transported back in time.
1. Welcome to Venice
“Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go.”—Truman Capote.
Whatever your thoughts are about Venice, it is reasonable to state that it is unlike any other location on the planet. Yes, the tourist throngs might be annoying, but the gondola-filled, crystal blue waterways and gorgeous cobblestone alleys always make us feel transported to another era. Cheers to Venice!
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2. Above the Canals
![Courtesy Londra Palace Hotel](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/londra-palace-venice-venice-italy-106794-2.jpg)
They say you’re not doing it correctly if you don’t get lost. Can you blame us for getting lost on the roof of Venice’s Londra Palace hotel?
3. Venice’s Outer Islands
![Image by Mikkel Vang](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/vaporetto-boat-canal.jpg)
A short boat trip from Venice’s historic core will take you to a slew of islands dotted across the lagoon, each with its own personality and attractions. Giudecca’s lovely blue rivers are depicted here.
4. Romantic Hotels
![Courtesy Aman Canal Grande Venice](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/aman-canal-grande-alcove-tiepolo-suite-venice-italy.jpg)
Venice is home to some of the world’s most romantic hotels, including the Aman Canal Grande. George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin were so taken with the hotel that they married there in 2014.
5. Frittelle alla Veneziana
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A trip to the lagoon would be incomplete without sampling some frittelle alla veneziana, which are tiny doughnuts dusted with powdered sugar.
6. Beautiful Architecture
![Image by Jevgenija Pigozne](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/venice-view-from-st-marks-basilica.jpg)
Venice was placed ninth on our list of the finest cities in the world for arts and culture enthusiasts. It’s easy to understand why, with its multitude of cultural festivals, gorgeous architecture, and heritage as an inspiration to the likes of Shakespeare and Thomas Mann.
7. Travel Via the Canals
![Courtesy Aman Canal Grande Venice](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/item0.size_.aman-canal-grande-venice-200174-2.jpg)
Many residents believe that the greatest way to see Venice is from the sea. Gondola trips may be expensive, so instead, take one of the many vaporetti (water buses) or water taxis to your next destination.
8. Seafood Galore
![Image by Mikkel Vang](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/vaporetto-seafood-pasta.jpg)
Hello there, supper! A tangle of fish looks wonderful at Da Celeste in Pellestrina, one of Venice’s outer islands.
9. Incredible Views
![Courtesy Belmond Hotel Cipriani](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cn_image_0.size_.hotel-cipriani-venice-venice-italy-106787-1.jpg)
If you want to get away from the main island, take a water taxi to the Belmond Hotel Cipriani on Giudecca, which has an Olympic-size pool and breathtaking vistas.
10. A Spirited City
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It’s difficult to find a city more romantic, attractive, and vibrant at night than Venice. Take a stroll around the Rialto Bridge to see what we mean.
11. View From the Water
![Courtesy Aman Canal Grande Venice](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/item1.size_.aman-canal-grande-venice-200174-1.jpg)
A midnight boat trip is the ideal way to see Venice’s real splendor. The view of Aman Canal Grande from the water is seen here.
12. Venetian Sunsets
![Image by Mikkel Vang](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/vaporetto-canal.jpg)
End your night with a Venetian Spritz and this gorgeous sunset view.