Venice Attractions Map: 22 Sights, Neighbourhoods & Islands
Updated October 2026 · 10 min read
This Venice attractions map brings together 22 sights, neighbourhoods and islands so you can choose places that fit your trip. Start with St Mark’s and Rialto, add an art collection or a quieter district, then decide whether you have enough time for the lagoon islands.
The selection is not a ranking or a list of 22 separate buildings: districts overlap with individual sights, and islands need their own travel allowance. For airports, transfers, meals and an ordered day plan, use our Venice first-time visitor guide and 3-day itinerary.
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Interactive Venice attractions map
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What are the 22 places on the Venice map?
Visit lengths below are approximate time at the place, excluding transport and queues. You do not need to visit all 22: choose fewer interiors and leave space between reservations.
1. St Mark’s Square
Venice’s grand public square, framed by arcades, the basilica and the bell tower. Enjoy the architecture without committing to an interior visit.
- Area:
- San Marco
- Visit allowance:
- 20–30 minutes
- Access:
- Public square; individual attractions have separate admission.
2. St Mark’s Basilica
Gold mosaics and Byzantine-influenced architecture make this one of Venice’s signature interiors.
- Area:
- San Marco
- Visit allowance:
- 45–60 minutes; longer with additional areas
- Access:
- Check official tourist admission, dress rules and the areas included in your ticket.
3. Doge’s Palace
The former seat of the Venetian Republic, with ceremonial rooms, artwork and the historic prison route.
- Area:
- San Marco
- Visit allowance:
- 1.5–2.5 hours
- Access:
- Ticketed interior; special tours have separate booking conditions.
4. Rialto Bridge
The landmark stone bridge over the Grand Canal. The views are the attraction, but it is also a busy everyday crossing.
- Area:
- Rialto
- Visit allowance:
- 15–30 minutes
- Access:
- Public bridge; keep the pedestrian passage clear.
5. Grand Canal
Venice’s main waterway, lined with palaces. This representative pin marks a stretch of canal, not a boarding stop or entrance.
- Area:
- Canal corridor
- Visit allowance:
- Allow a separate boat ride or several viewpoint stops
- Access:
- Public views are free; waterbus rides and boat tours are paid separately.
6. Bridge of Sighs
The enclosed bridge linking the palace and historic prisons. Look towards it from the public Ponte della Paglia.
- Area:
- San Marco
- Visit allowance:
- 10–15 minutes for the exterior view
- Access:
- Exterior view from public space; crossing inside belongs to the palace visit.
7. Gallerie dell’Accademia
A major collection of Venetian painting. This pin is the museum, not the nearby Accademia Bridge.
- Area:
- Dorsoduro
- Visit allowance:
- 1.5–2.5 hours
- Access:
- Museum admission; check the official collection and exhibition information.
8. Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Modern art in a former Grand Canal home, with a sculpture garden. Choose it for a different art period from the Accademia.
- Area:
- Dorsoduro
- Visit allowance:
- 1.5–2 hours
- Access:
- Ticketed museum; check current visiting arrangements.
9. Santa Maria della Salute
The domed church at the entrance to the Grand Canal, with public waterfront views nearby.
- Area:
- Dorsoduro
- Visit allowance:
- 20–40 minutes
- Access:
- Exterior viewing is separate from church access, services and any additional paid areas.
10. Basilica dei Frari
A large Gothic church known for Venetian art and monuments, away from the San Marco concentration.
- Area:
- San Polo
- Visit allowance:
- 45–60 minutes
- Access:
- Check the church’s official visitor admission and worship restrictions.
11. Scuola Grande di San Rocco
Historic confraternity halls celebrated for Tintoretto’s paintings. A strong choice if Venetian art interests you.
- Area:
- San Polo
- Visit allowance:
- 45–75 minutes
- Access:
- Interior admission; check the official visitor information.
12. Cannaregio
A broad district of residential canals and lively local streets. The pin is an orientation point, not the district boundary.
- Area:
- Cannaregio
- Visit allowance:
- 1–2 hours for a selected area
- Access:
- Public streets; museums, churches and private buildings are separate.
13. Jewish Ghetto
Historic squares with an important Jewish history. Museum and synagogue visits provide context beyond a stroll.
- Area:
- Cannaregio
- Visit allowance:
- 30–60 minutes outside; add time for a booked visit
- Access:
- Public squares; managed museum and synagogue visits have separate arrangements.
14. Dorsoduro
An art-rich district with smaller canals and a southern waterfront. This area overlaps with several individual pins.
- Area:
- Dorsoduro
- Visit allowance:
- 1–2 hours outside museums
- Access:
- Public streets; attraction entry is separate.
15. Zattere waterfront
The long promenade facing Giudecca, useful for a pause between galleries. The pin represents one stretch of the waterfront.
- Area:
- Dorsoduro
- Visit allowance:
- 30–60 minutes
- Access:
- Public waterfront; the promenade is not a single entrance.
16. Castello
Venice’s extensive eastern district, including quieter streets and the area around the Arsenale.
- Area:
- Castello
- Visit allowance:
- 1–2 hours for a selected area
- Access:
- Public streets; this pin does not mark a district boundary.
17. Arsenale exterior
The monumental entrance of Venice’s historic shipyard. View the gateway and surrounding public space.
- Area:
- Castello
- Visit allowance:
- 20–30 minutes outside
- Access:
- The whole complex is not freely open; internal venues and exhibitions have their own rules.
18. Murano
An island group associated with glassmaking. Choose a museum or demonstration deliberately rather than assuming every workshop is open.
- Area:
- Lagoon islands
- Visit allowance:
- 1.5–3 hours on the island
- Access:
- Public streets; transport, museums and demonstrations are separate.
19. Burano
Colourful houses, canals and a lace-making history. It is a substantial lagoon outing rather than a quick central-city detour.
- Area:
- Lagoon islands
- Visit allowance:
- 1.5–3 hours on the island
- Access:
- Public streets; transport and museum entry are separate.
20. Torcello
A quieter island with important early religious buildings. Check which interiors are open before making the extra journey.
- Area:
- Lagoon islands
- Visit allowance:
- 1–2 hours on the island
- Access:
- Island access and religious-site or museum admission are distinct.
21. Giudecca
Waterfront views back towards Venice and a different pace from the main centre. This pin is a representative waterfront point.
- Area:
- Lagoon islands
- Visit allowance:
- 1–2 hours for a selected waterfront area
- Access:
- Reached by boat from the historic centre; individual buildings have separate access.
22. Lido
The long island separating the lagoon from the Adriatic. This pin is near the Santa Maria Elisabetta arrival area, not a beach entrance.
- Area:
- Lagoon islands
- Visit allowance:
- Half a day or longer
- Access:
- Boat transport is separate; public and managed beaches have different access arrangements.
Which Venice sights are close together?
Think in areas rather than trying to connect every pin into one day. These are sightseeing groups, not fixed routes.
- San Marco: the square, basilica, Doge’s Palace and exterior Bridge of Sighs view. Two booked interiors can occupy much of a sightseeing day.
- Rialto and San Polo: Rialto Bridge, Grand Canal views, Frari and San Rocco. Compare the interiors rather than automatically adding both.
- Dorsoduro: Accademia, Peggy Guggenheim, Salute and the Zattere. Choose one main museum and enjoy the waterfront around it.
- Cannaregio: canals and the Jewish Ghetto. This broad district is not all equally close to the station.
- Castello: residential streets and the Arsenale gateway. Exhibition access inside the complex is a separate question.
Which islands should you add to a Venice visit?
Murano and Burano are familiar first-trip choices, but they need a substantial outing with boat waiting and return travel. Torcello adds another connection. Giudecca suits a waterfront change of scene, while the Lido is a different kind of day, with seaside areas rather than the same dense historic streets.
Check your actual boarding stop, current service and final return on ACTV’s official website. Do not assume neighbouring pins are connected by a direct boat. Compare pass inclusions separately from airport transfers.
On a short departure day, stay near your hotel instead. Our Day 3 island plan and local alternative explain that choice.
What should you book and check before visiting?
Book the interiors you care about first, then use the map to choose nearby public spaces. Timed admission does not remove security checks, and a general Venice tour does not automatically include basilica or palace entry.
Check current access on the official St Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Accademia and Peggy Guggenheim Collection websites. The official Venice island guide provides destination context.
Compare Venice tickets and toursThis is a general Venice booking page: select the attraction and read the inclusions. Check the official city access-fee portal for your travel dates; an attraction ticket is not the same as a city-entry requirement.
FAQ
Is this Venice attractions map free?
Yes. The interactive map and the 22-place list are free to view. Optional museum, transport and tour purchases are separate. The numbered markers help with orientation, while the illustrated opening image is AI-created artwork and should not be used for navigation.
Can you visit all 22 Venice places in three days?
Treat the list as a selection, not a three-day checklist. Neighbourhoods overlap with individual landmarks, museum visits need their own time, and the islands add boat journeys. For a first trip, choose a few central highlights, one or two interiors and an optional lagoon outing.
Does the map show a walking route?
No. The numbers identify places in the accompanying list, and there are no route lines. Some markers represent whole districts, islands or a canal stretch. Use the separate Venice three-day guide for an ordered itinerary and check official transport information before planning island connections.
Can you cross the Bridge of Sighs for free?
You can view its exterior from nearby public space, including Ponte della Paglia. The enclosed bridge is not a public pedestrian crossing: going through it belongs to the Doge’s Palace visit. Check the official palace ticket information rather than assuming an exterior view includes internal access.