Tourists from across the world visit Venice, as it is one of the greatest and most beautiful cities of art in the world. During the 18th century, Venice was the foremost center for the grand tour by many travelers because of its beautiful cityscape, uniqueness, and affluent musical and artistic cultural heritage. In the 19th century, Venice became a fashionable center for Europe’s rich and famous to spend holidays in its luxury establishments.

Venice boasts numerous attractions for visitors. It has churches, marketplaces, palaces, squares, etc. rich in sculpture. The Church of St Mark's Basilica, built in the 11th century, is a perfect example of the Byzantine architecture. In Venice, it is called the Church of Gold for its lavish design, gilded Byzantine mosaics, and status as a symbol of wealth and power. San Giovanni e Paolo is a huge Dominican church with the tombs of many Doges. Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari Church has fine monuments and paintings. Santa Maria dei Miracoli Church is decorated with finest exterior marble facings.

The Grand Canal of Venice is best known for the scenes of tourists riding Gondolas. The Gondolas in the canal sail under numerous bridges that are a wonderful mix of Renaissance, Byzantine, Baroque, and Classical architectures. Rialto Bridge is the most famous of all. The residences along the canal are perfect examples of Gothic and Byzantine style of architecture. The square of Piazza San Marco is one of the most filmed places in the world. Lido di Venezia in Venice is another popular attraction and luxury destination and often full with people from the global film industry. 
For art fans, Venice is not less than a haven. Countless art galleries and museums in Venice offer rich collection of arts. The Academia in Venice is home to works of many famous artists, such as Piero della Francesca, Tintoretto, Titian, and Canaletto. The Peggy Guggenheim gallery, attractive 18th century palace in Venice, houses the art of Picasso, Max Ernst, Giacometti, and Henry Moore. There are more than 50 museums in Venice, and each of them has its own significance. Correr Museum houses Roman antiques and has an important picture gallery. Ca' Pesaro palace houses the Gallery of Modern Italian Art and Marco Pollo Museum, a rich collection of Asian exhibits. Apart from these, Venice palaces, such as Doge’s Palace and Ca d’ Oro, have their own collection of art and sculpture.
Tourist destinations, such as Torcello, San Michele Cemetery Island, Murano, Burano, Mazzaorbo, Lido di Venezia beach resort, lie close to Venice. Murano is known for its glassmaking, and Burano is famous for painted fishermen cottages. Mazzorbo is a picturesque place with vineyards and orchards.

Venice is a land of many festivals. People from across the globe flow to Venice to witness Venice Biennale and Venice Film Festival. There are a plenty of designer stores and craft shops in Venice. Venice’s Voga Longa water marathon and Regata Storica fleet event are also quite famous. Riding a Gondola or Vaporetto, a kind of water bus, is one of the most charming ways to explore Venice.