• Explore the exquisite Piazza San Marco nearby. One of Venice’s most renowned historic destinations, the public square is home to such celebrated Italian landmarks as the Doge’s Palace and the Basilica di San Marco.

• Visit the Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari several blocks away. Constructed over the course of the 14th and 15th centuries, the Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari has served as an active church for more than five centuries. Some of the finest Italian artwork adorns the walls and ceiling of the church, including the famous Assumption of the Virgin.

• Travel to the Ponte di Rialto (Rialto Bridge). This famous structure is over 400 years old, and is the most historic of the four major bridges that cross the Grand Canal.