Explore Venice at your own pace with a fun city-exploration game. Solve quizzes, learn fun facts, and visit iconic landmarks. Download now!
- Piazza San Marco - Piazza San Marco, or St. Mark’s Square, is one of the most famous and historically significant landmarks in Venice.
The square is surrounded by iconic buildings such as the Basilica di San Marco (St. Mark’s Basilica), the Campanile (bell tower), the Doge’s Palace, and the Procuratie.
- St. Mark’s Basilica - The basilica was originally built to house the relics of Saint Mark the Evangelist, which, according to tradition, were smuggled out of Alexandria in 828 AD by Venetian merchants.
Saint Mark became the patron saint of Venice, and the basilica was constructed to honor him.
- Doge’s Palace - The Doge’s Palace served as the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the Venetian Republic.
It was the political and administrative center of Venice for centuries, where the Doge and the ruling councilors conducted affairs of state.
- Bridge of Sighs - The Bridge of Sighs spans the Rio di Palazzo and connects the interrogation rooms in the Doge’s Palace to the New Prison (Prigioni Nuove) in Venice.
It was built in 1600 to provide a passage for prisoners from the courtroom to the prison cells.
The name “Bridge of Sighs” was coined in the 19th century by Lord Byron, the English poet, who romanticized the notion that prisoners would sigh at their final view of beautiful Venice through the bridge’s small windows before being imprisoned.
- Ponte dell’Accademia - The current Ponte dell’Accademia was built in 1933 to replace an earlier wooden bridge.
It spans the Grand Canal, connecting the San Marco district near the Accademia Gallery to the Dorsoduro district.
- Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute - The basilica was built in the 17th century as a votive offering to the Virgin Mary for delivering Venice from a devastating outbreak of the plague in 1630-1631.
The Senate of Venice vowed to build a church dedicated to the Virgin Mary “of Health” (della Salute) if the city was spared further devastation.
- Quizzes and guides with info about each monument
- Exploration activity on your phone (Android & iOS apps, or on your browser)
- Written Guide: Available in: English, French, German & Spanish
- A personal guide (this activity is accessible on your smartphone)
- This is not an audio tour
- Entrance tickets to monuments not included
Looking for an exciting way to discover the city at your own pace? This city-exploration game is perfect for you! Engage your group with intriguing questions while sharing fun facts about the city.
Your mission, if you choose to accept it: Jackson Wilde, the renowned city-explorer, needs your assistance. Help him solve quizzes to earn as many points as you can.
This activity will guide you through these locations: St. Mark’s Square, Campanile, Rialto Bridge, Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Basilica, Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, and Church of San Giorgio Maggiore.
Download the app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to embark on a fun mission, tackle multiple quizzes, and explore city guides for each monument.
So, are you ready to explore Venice?
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