Top 11 Best Views of Venice

St. Mark’s Campanile

The most famous view of Venice is also the one that is easiest to find: It’s hard to mistake the facade of the sturdy St. Mark’s Campanile when it towers over the corner of Piazza San Marco.

Scala Contarini del Bovolo

Hidden down a quiet street that you’ll almost certainly not stumble across accidentally and boasting one of the best views of Venice, the Scala Contarini del Bovolo is well worth seeking out during your trip.

Rooftop Terrace of St. Mark’s Basilica

While the rooftop terrace of St. Mark’s Basilica doesn’t have as high as a view as St. Mark’s Campanile, the views over Piazza San Marco and the Doge’s Palace.

San Giorgio Maggiore

Situated directly across the lagoon from Piazza San Marco and the Doge’s Palace, the small island of San Giorgio Maggiore is home to one of the most unique Venice viewpoints.

Rialto Bridge

The view of Venice’s Grand Canal from the top of the Rialto Bridge may just be one of the most famous views on the planet.

Ponte dell’Accademia

Next to the view from the Rialto Bridge, the view of the Grand Canal looking toward the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute is probably the most iconic of all the best views of Venice: this view has ended up on countless postcards over the years, and it’s striking in real life!

Bridge of Sighs

While the view of the Bridge of Sighs from the Riva degli Schiavoni is gorgeous, the view looking out from inside the Bridge of Sighs is the most famous, and arguably its history alone makes it one of the best views in Venice.

From Venice’s Footbridges

This is perhaps the least specific of all of these best views of Venice, but with 400 footbridges crisscrossing over 150 canals, listing all the epic Venice viewpoints available would be a lifelong project.

From the Grand Canal

When looking for the best views in Venice, you’ll spend plenty of time looking at the wide expanse of the Grand Canal–but there’s no view quite like the one from the water.

From a Gondola

We’ve saved the most iconic for last: so many visitors to Venice, ourselves included, dream of the view of the canals from one of the city’s gorgeous gondolas: low to the water, with a dramatic curve at the end and a truly unique perspective on the city, there’s nothing like admiring the canals of Venice from a gondola.

Riva degli Schiavoni

Strolling along the Riva degli Schiavoni is not only a delightful way to enjoy the city, you’ll also be treated to some of the best views in Venice while you do so.