With the sparkling lagoons, tiny car-free lanes, buildings in a state of beautiful erosion, colors, lights, the historic landmarks and buildings … it is hard not to simply see Venice through the lens of a camera versus simply experiencing the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Of course, during my visit to the city, when I wasn’t trying to dodge the tourists, I was snapping photos and making sure I didn’t trip and fall head first into one of the canals. ‘Cause I totally could have.
With hundreds of photos of Venice to choose from, it was difficult to narrow it down. The city is that photogenic.
These are my favorite photos of Venice, Italy, capturing the beauty, the history, the culture, the crowds, the beach … and everything else.
A canal in VeniceDeep in the heart of Venice, restaurants with quaint outdoor patios and locals intermixed with tourists can be found.A shopkeeper surveys the scene as the day turns to night.The UNESCO World Heritage city offers a stunning and somewhat-preserved look at a time at Venice’s heyday.Sunset over the Piazza San MarcoTucked deep into the main island, scenes like this emerge from nooks and crannies.Religious shrines like this can be found throughout Venice.Curtains peek through open shutters creating colorful images.Tourists stroll en route to their hotels in VeniceA lone person walks along San Marco after an early summer rain stormA rainbow greets those who rode out the storm in VeniceThe heart of Venice’s touristic centerDoge’s Palace, after the rainSunset at San MarcoGondoliers take a breakSan MarcoSan Marco at nightDusk turns to night at Piazza San MarcoThrongs of tourists descend onto St. Mark’s SquareThe Venice lagoonThe newspaper in VeniceA person walks along one of the small Venice canalsIt’s the little things that make Venice so spectacularFresh water in VeniceA quiet street in VeniceOh, the desserts.Boats line up in the main lagoon.Lights and historyCrowds take in the beauty of San MarcoBecause CATS.Angels and old
Which of these photos of Venice are your favorites?
The second photo, with the al fresco seating and local shops, was my favourite. I loved the façades of the buildings and it made me want to magically step into it and meander the beatiful streets of Venice!
Enjoyed your phtos! I am going to be in Vence for 6 days in mid Novmber. I am torn as to whether I should lug my canon6d and heavy L series lens, or use my iphone’s camera? Do i understand correctly you shot these wonderful photos on your phone?
D Travels 'Round 
Stunning photos, Diana! What camera/editing software do you use?
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Thank you! For most on this post, I use PS Express and Snapseed on my phone. 🙂
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Excellent pictures love the black and white of San Marco Square.
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Thank you!
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I love the first one the best…..Venice her canals, what more can you say!!!!!
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Thank you!!
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The second photo, with the al fresco seating and local shops, was my favourite. I loved the façades of the buildings and it made me want to magically step into it and meander the beatiful streets of Venice!
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Thank you!! It takes you to another world!
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What? No George Clooney? Hmmmph. 😉
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I WISH.
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Beautiful post. You did an amazing job of capturing the charming little details. Couldn’t pick a favorite, there were too many I loved.
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Thank you, Leah!
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So much photographic awesomeness in one post! i definitely need to see this place before the sea rises too much…
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Yes, you do! And, thank you!
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Wonderful pics. And among all the pictures Piazza San Marco at night is my favorite one. Loved this post.
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Thank you. It was a lot of fun to put together. 🙂
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Such beautiful photos! The city is really photogenic.
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It is!!
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Enjoyed your phtos! I am going to be in Vence for 6 days in mid Novmber. I am torn as to whether I should lug my canon6d and heavy L series lens, or use my iphone’s camera? Do i understand correctly you shot these wonderful photos on your phone?
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I split between my phone and my Rebel. Honestly, I LOVE my iphone 6 and am confident using it to take photos if general pics are what I’m looking for.
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