{"id":5531,"date":"2018-03-15T13:20:32","date_gmt":"2018-03-15T13:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.headout.com\/?p=5531"},"modified":"2023-07-17T04:43:40","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T00:43:40","slug":"grand-canal-venice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/grand-canal-venice\/","title":{"rendered":"The ultimate guide to a Grand Canal Cruise Venice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Venice\u2019s most treasured boulevard, the Grand Canal is a 3 km strip of glistening water dotted with gondolas, vaporettos, tragettis and many other water crafts. Considered Venice\u2019s \u2018busiest street\u2019,the Canalazzo as it is commonly called divides the city of Venice into 2 halves.  This truly Grand canal serpentines from the central neighbourhoods of Venice and ends near the St Mark\u2019s square. In its course, it passes under 4 bridges crossing buzzing markets, well-manicured gardens and regal canal-front restaurants, lined by grand museums, churches and iconic structures. In essence, the Grand Canal not only connects the top attractions of Venice, it is a top attraction by itself.<\/p>\n<h2>Quick Jumplinks to Navigate the Guide<\/h2>\n<ul><a href=\"#1\"><\/p>\n<li>The Grand Canal of Venice<\/li>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"#1\"><\/a><a href=\"#2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#2\"><\/p>\n<li style=\"color: #FF0000;\">Evolution of the Grand Canal &#8211; An architectural delight<\/li>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"#2\"><\/a><a href=\"#3\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#3\"><\/p>\n<li style=\"color: #FF0000;\">What are the best ways to cruise the Grand Canal<\/li>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"#3\"><\/a><a href=\"#4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#4\"><\/p>\n<li style=\"color: #FF0000;\">Top 5 attractions along the Grand Canal<\/li>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"#4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul><a href=\"#4a\"><\/p>\n<li style=\"color: #FF0000;\">Santa Maria della Salu<\/li>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"#4a\"><\/a><a href=\"#4b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#4b\"><\/p>\n<li style=\"color: #FF0000;\">Peggy Guggenheim Collection<\/li>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"#4b\"><\/a><a href=\"#4c\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#4c\"><\/p>\n<li style=\"color: #FF0000;\">Corner della Ca&#8217; Grande<\/li>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"#4c\"><\/a><a href=\"#4d\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#4d\"><\/p>\n<li style=\"color: #FF0000;\">Ca&#8217; d&#8217;Oro<\/li>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"#4d\"><\/a><a href=\"#4e\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#4e\"><\/p>\n<li style=\"color: #FF0000;\">San Stae<\/li>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"#4e\"><\/a><\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#5\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#5\"><\/p>\n<li style=\"color: #FF0000;\">Learn about the 4 Bridges connecting the Grand Canal<\/li>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"#5\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul><a href=\"#5a\"><\/p>\n<li style=\"color: #FF0000;\">Ponte Di Rialto<\/li>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"#5a\"><\/a><a href=\"#5b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#5b\"><\/p>\n<li style=\"color: #FF0000;\">Ponte dell\u2019Accademia<\/li>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"#5b\"><\/a><a href=\"#5b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#5b\"><\/p>\n<li style=\"color: #FF0000;\">Ponte degli Scalzi<\/li>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"#5b\"><\/a><a href=\"#5b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#5b\"><\/p>\n<li style=\"color: #FF0000;\">Ponte della Costituzione<\/li>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"#5b\"><\/a><\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#6\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#6\"><\/p>\n<li style=\"color: #FF0000;\">Insider tips for the perfect Grand Canal ride<\/li>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"#6\"><\/a><\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"1\">The Grand Canal of Venice<\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever seen pictures so postcard perfect that you end up convincing yourself it\u2019s a painting? Grand Canal is one of those surreal picturesque beauties you can\u2019t believe exists.<\/p>\n<p>The Grand Canal is flanked by a total of 170 structures, a mix of Byzantine Romanesque buildings, Renaissance Palazzos and Neoclassical mansions. Pastel yellows, mellow greens and creamy orange buildings rising out of clear blue water, cobbles streets lining its periphery and tourists and locals whizzing past its shore is a basic bird\u2019s eye view of the Grand Canal.<\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix-open.headout.com\/blog\/media\/images\/Venice\/Grand+Canal+Venice.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;w=750&amp;h=400&amp;fit=min&amp;q=60\" width=\"761\" height=\"428\" alt=\"Grand Canal Venice\" style=\"width: 761px;\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"2746002889\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This bustling canal is never idle. Being the artery of Venice, you have water crafts shuttling people at the oddest of hours simply because there is no other way to get around this Floating City. Be it the bedecked gondolas, the public vaporettos, the private acquei or the tragettis, the Grand Canal is perpetually astir. Before you get on your chosen mode of transport to glide on the Grand Canal, take a few minutes to consume this brewing commotion.<\/p>\n<p>If you happen to cruise the Grand Canal around sunset, you are in for a soulful treat. In the backdrop of cotton candy sky, the sun\u2019s soft yellow hues creates a golden glow so magical that the city looks akin heaven.  Adding on to this beauty is the stirring reflection of the grandeur structures on the emerald water you are cruising on. You are not likely to forget this scenario for a long long time.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2\">Evolution Of The Grand Canal &#8211; An Architectural Delight<\/h2>\n<p>The Grand Canal is believed to be a branch of the ancient Brenta River that opens into a lagoon. In the 10th century, the Byzantine Empire settled and sprung on the banks of the Grand Canal. Trading flourished due to the easy accessibility via sea and most of those who stayed by the peripheries of the canal were established merchants and traders.<\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix-open.headout.com\/blog\/media\/images\/Venice\/Grand+Canal+Venice.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;w=750&amp;h=400&amp;fit=min&amp;q=60\" width=\"761\" height=\"428\" alt=\"\" grand=\"\" canal=\"\" venice\"\"=\"\" style=\"width: 761px;\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"2746002889\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>By the 12th century, houses along the canal became ornate with Byzantine arches and loggias. The oldest building along the canal namely Ca\u2019 da Mosto is a 13th century palazzo which flaunts the Venetian-Byzantine style of architecture. Cut to 15th century when the European Gothic style of construction spread across Europe like blazing fire and Venice too succumbed. The Ca d\u2019Oro( House of Gold) plastered in bright colours with skinny arches and intricate carvings is a fine blend of Venetian Gothic architecture by the Canal.<\/p>\n<p>The 16th century saw the  Renaissance architecture creeping into buildings around Venice. Pastels were replaced by clean whites and windows started becoming curvy from its pointed stance. The Palazzo Dario and Palazzo Grimani are fine examples of the Classical Renaissance architecture. During this period, having a palace facing the Grand Canal was considered a status symbol.<\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Venice\u2019s most treasured boulevard, the Grand Canal is a 3 km strip of glistening water dotted with gondolas, vaporettos, tragettis and many other water crafts. Considered Venice\u2019s \u2018busiest street\u2019,the Canalazzo as it is commonly called divides the city of Venice into 2 halves. 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