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Canal Grande, Venice

4.8
#1 of 5,855 in Parks in Italy
Must see · Water Body · Nature / Park
Ride a gondola or water bus down Canal Grande. A major water-traffic corridor, it winds through the city's central districts. Along its banks, you can see more than 170 buildings, including several palaces. Most of the buildings were erected between the 13th and 18th centuries, reflecting the prosperity and art of the once-powerful Republic of Venice. Forming a kind of reverse S-shape, the canal probably follows the course of an ancient river, eventually emptying its waters into a lagoon. The canal is 3.8 km (2.4 mi) long and 30 to 90 m (98 to 295 ft) wide. Centuries-old traditions, such as a historical regatta, are held every year along this ancient canal. Use our Venice trip planner to visit Canal Grande on your trip to Venice, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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Tours to Canal Grande

FROM $171 BOOK WITH VIATOR Venice Super-Saver: Doge’s Palace, Walking Tour & Grand Canal Boat Tour
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FROM $141 BOOK WITH VIATOR Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals Semi-Private tour
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FROM $109 BOOK WITH VIATOR Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour of Venice
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  • By trilingualtravels
    Beautiful in every aspect. The Canale Grande is the main sight of Venice and extremly entertaining. I could spend hours sitting on the banks and watch the boats and Gondolas go by, with a delicious...  more »
  • By Newmilton1
    There is so much to see along the grand canal. Beautiful buildings and lots of kerb side cafes and restaurants to choose from although there is only the Rialto bridge to cross over. Plenty of...  more »
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  • By Nasir Masud
    Main way to travel in Venice
  • By FreD YevicH Photography By Matthew Jurewicz
    Amazing! Definitely created goosebumps upon first site!!!
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