The Ponte dei Sospiri is the Bridge of Sighs, and it leads toward the prison in Venice. The name and the legend comes from the sighing of the prisoners as they look out at the water and the freedom of the outside world.
The Piazza San Marco is busy in the afternoons and evenings, and nearly deserted in the early morning hours. Here you can see the Basilicica di San Marco, an impressive architectural design. Also the Campanilee, a 324-foot-high tower allows for perfect views of the city.
The Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto is also called San Giacometo. It is the oldest church in Venice built sometime around 421 A.D. Outside of the church sits the great clock, the Gothic Portico.
The Palazzo Pisani is a gothic palace with striking windows and baroque decorations crafted by the most famous Venetian artists. Inside, a grand staircase, antique furniture and an art collection add to the palace's intrigue.
The Ca' d'Oro was built in the 15th century. Its name means the House of Gold. A look from the water offers the best view. Tourists should look at the interior, the courtyards and notable works of art.
The Venetian Ghetto was created in 1516 when Jewish residents of Venice were banished to this island. It is the first ghetto in the world. The walls the once surrounded the area have been torn down.
