Venice
Discover Venice and its islands with us
Venice is one of the most famous cities in the world that fascinates millions of visitors from every continent and holds countless wonders, architecture, historic buildings and incredible atmospheres. Furthermore, in odd-numbered years, the Art Biennale is held, for which the buildings are set up in an even more particular way, further multiplying the suggestion.
Getting to the 4-star Hotel Continental Venice is really easy thanks to its location in the historic center of the city: staying and sleeping on the Canal Grande is a real thrill. From our facility it is therefore very easy to move around the city and set off towards the incredible beauties that Venice has to offer.
Landmarks nearby
Itinerary by foot
From the Hotel Continental you can begin a wonderful walk through some of the most important beauties of Venice: crossing the Ponte degli Scalzi, you enter the San Polo district admiring the most central calli of Venice, until you reach the Sestiere San Marco, where you can visit the Palazzo Grassi, before losing yourself among the wonders of Piazza San Marco.
At this point, the advice is to return to the hotel, but continue the itinerary through the Dorsoduro district, where, a short distance from each other, there are Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, home to the Peggy Guggenheim Museum, and the monumental complex of the Gallerie dell’Accademia.
Attractions within walking distance
Palazzo Labia, a sumptuous eighteenth-century residence where you can admire a marvelous cycle of frescoes by Tiepolo – currently the headquarters of RAI.
Ca’ Vendramin Calergi, home to the Venice Casino, a splendid example of Renaissance architecture, which hosted Richard Wagner.
Ca’ D’Oro, a wonderful patrician residence from the 15th century, today home to the Franchetti Gallery, which houses a prestigious collection of paintings, including the famous “San Sebastiano” by Mantegna, and works by the greatest Venetian and Flemish painters of the 16th century.
The Venetian Ghetto, the oldest known, developed around Campo del Ghetto Novo, where the Jewish Museum and the ancient Scole, the Ghetto’s five synagogues, are located.
The islands of the lagoon
The islands of Venice are also undoubtedly an experience not to be missed. Think for example of Murano, famous for its glass art, or Burano, which stands out for its colorful houses.
Thanks to our convenient location on the Grand Canal and very close to Piazzale Roma, staying at the Hotel Continental you can also get around by bus and gondola with extreme comfort!