Venice is one of the most architecturally rich, varied, and exceptionally well-preserved cities in the world. Our guidebook to Venetian architecture, offers travelers detailed reviews of 12 sites that define Venice’s architectural landscape and the influences on its magnificent style.

Venice’s architectural tradition was shaped by a series of extraordinary events (natural, religious and political) that led to its long and successful history as the maritime trading gateway to the East. Through this trade position, Venice made lasting connections with the Byzantine and Islamic Empires; these connections informed the Venetian aesthetic and created a highly syncretic architectural style that runs through the ages.

Learn about the unique character of Venetian architecture and the sites that best exemplify it with our travel guide ebook.

This Approach Guide reviews the unique character of the Byzantine, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architectural styles in Venice. For each style, we profile the elements that define that style, the leading architects, and the sites that best exemplify it.

We hope you enjoy what we believe to be a unique travel guide to Venice.

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Don’t miss out on the local food and wine of Venice!

Approach Guides invites you to go beyond the culinary experience of the typical tourist and explore the local foods and wines of Italy with our Italian Wine Guide and Guide to the Regional Foods of Italy.

Buon appetito!