{"id":373,"date":"2025-10-10T14:34:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T14:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.veneziadaesplorare.com\/?p=373"},"modified":"2026-02-15T12:14:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T12:14:02","slug":"grand-canal-venice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/canal-grande-venezia\/","title":{"rendered":"Grand Canal of Venice - what to see, history and how to explore it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\" translation-block\"><strong>The Grand Canal<\/strong> is Venice\u2019s main waterway. It cuts across almost the entire city and anticipates the modern idea of New York\u2019s Fifth Avenue \u2014 with the key difference that this \u201cstreet\u201d is entirely on water.<\/p>\n\n\n    <aside class=\"vde-hero\" role=\"complementary\">\n              <a class=\"vde-hero__media\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/venice-l35\/venice-grand-canal-gondola-ride-with-app-commentary-t221382\/?partner_id=1R2AFAN&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;mkt_cmp=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-cta=\"tour\" data-cta-location=\"top\">\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/canal-grande-giro-gondola.jpg\"\n               alt=\"Gondola tour on the Grand Canal\"\n               title=\"Gondola tour on the Grand Canal\"\n               loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n        <\/a>\n      \n      <div class=\"vde-hero__body\">\n        <h3 class=\"vde-hero__title\">Venice: Gondola ride along the Grand Canal with live commentary<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"vde-hero__lead\">A romantic gondola ride along the Grand Canal, with a guide sharing stories and secrets about Venice\u2019s historic palaces.<\/p>\n                  <div class=\"vde-hero__social\" aria-label=\"Valutazione e recensioni\">\n            <span class=\"vde-hero__stars\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n            <span class=\"vde-hero__rating\">4.1\/5<\/span>\n            <span class=\"vde-hero__sep\">\u00b7<\/span>\n            <span class=\"vde-hero__reviews\">\n              15.720 recensioni su GetYourGuide            <\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        \n                  <ul class=\"vde-hero__bullets\">\n                          <li>Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance<\/li>\n                          <li>Book now, pay later<\/li>\n                          <li>Duration: 35 minutes<\/li>\n                          <li>Live commentary in Italian<\/li>\n                      <\/ul>\n        \n        <div class=\"vde-hero__cta\">\n                      <span class=\"vde-hero__price\">From <strong>\u20ac da \u20ac 35,00<\/strong> per person<\/span>\n                    <a class=\"vde-hero__btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/venice-l35\/venice-grand-canal-gondola-ride-with-app-commentary-t221382\/?partner_id=1R2AFAN&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;mkt_cmp=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-cta=\"tour\" data-cta-location=\"top\">\n            Discover the tour \u2192          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/aside>\n    \n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History of the Grand Canal of Venice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The origins and the first settlements along the canal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">The <strong>Grand Canal of Venice<\/strong> follows the path of an ancient lagoon watercourse. As early as the 8th and 10th centuries, merchant families chose its banks to build warehouses and fondaci overlooking the water, allowing them to load and unload goods directly from their boats. As the power of the Serenissima grew, the canal became the city\u2019s \u201cmain thoroughfare\u201d: processions, regattas, and the ceremonial arrivals of ambassadors took place here, while along its shores palaces rose that combined <strong>commercial<\/strong> functions (ground floors) with <strong>prestigious residential<\/strong> spaces (noble floors).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Architecture and styles through time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walking (or sailing) along the Grand Canal is like flipping through an art history textbook:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" translation-block\">Venetian <strong>Flamboyant Gothic<\/strong> shines at <strong>Ca\u2019 d\u2019Oro<\/strong>, with its lace-like stonework and perforated loggias;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" translation-block\">monumental <strong>Baroque<\/strong> dominates at <strong>Ca\u2019 Pesaro<\/strong>, with columns and imposing marble fa\u00e7ades;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" translation-block\">the elegant <strong>18th century style<\/strong> reaches its peak at <strong>Ca\u2019 Rezzonico<\/strong>, now home to the Museum of 18th-Century Venice, with its grand ballroom and theatrical layout opening onto the canal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">This succession of styles \u2014 from Romanesque-Byzantine to Renaissance languages and finally Neoclassicism \u2014 tells the story of the city\u2019s continuous economic and cultural rise. Each palace is a calling card of its patron: merchants, nobles, and institutions eager to overlook the most prestigious \u201cwater street\u201d of maritime <strong>Venice<\/strong>, transforming it into the urban stage that still makes the <strong>Grand Canal<\/strong> unique today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to see along the Grand Canal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Sailing along the <strong>Grand Canal of Venice<\/strong> is like crossing an open-air museum. Every bend reveals a different view of palaces, churches, and bridges that tell nearly a thousand years of history. Here are the most iconic landmarks you shouldn\u2019t miss along the world\u2019s most famous \u201cwater street.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rialto Bridge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">The <strong>Rialto Bridge<\/strong> is the ultimate symbol of the Grand Canal and one of the most photographed spots in Venice. Built in the 16th century based on a design by Antonio da Ponte, it replaced the old wooden bridge that for centuries had connected the two sides of the city\u2019s commercial heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/canal-grande-rialto.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Canal Venice Rialto\" class=\"wp-image-5310\" title=\"Grand Canal Venice Rialto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/canal-grande-rialto.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/canal-grande-rialto-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Brazzplayer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Its <strong>central shops<\/strong> now host small boutiques and jewelry stores, but in the past they were reserved for merchants trading spices and fabrics from across the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the top, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the canal and the palaces framing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ca\u2019 d\u2019Oro<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Considered one of the finest examples of <strong>Venetian Flamboyant Gothic<\/strong>, <strong>Ca\u2019 d\u2019Oro<\/strong> enchants visitors with its perforated loggias and fa\u00e7ade originally decorated with gold and lapis lazuli (hence the name). Built in the 15th century for the Contarini family, it now houses the <strong>Giorgio Franchetti Gallery<\/strong>, featuring works by Mantegna, Titian, and Carpaccio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/canal-grande-ca-d-oro.jpg\" alt=\"Grand. Canal - Ca d&#039;Oro\" class=\"wp-image-5311\" title=\"Grand. Canal - Ca d&#039;Oro\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/canal-grande-ca-d-oro.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/canal-grande-ca-d-oro-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foto di PerfectWorldPhotography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00c8 una delle soste imperdibili per chi vuole comprendere l\u2019eleganza e la ricchezza artistica della Venezia rinascimentale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fondaco dei Tedeschi<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Overlooking the Rialto Bridge, the <strong>Fondaco dei Tedeschi<\/strong> was once the great trading hub for merchants arriving from the Holy Roman Empire. Rebuilt in the 16th century after a fire, it became for centuries a strategic commercial crossroads for Venice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/fondaco-dei-tedeschi-canal-grande.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Canal - Fondaco dei Tedeschi\" class=\"wp-image-5312\" title=\"Grand Canal - Fondaco dei Tedeschi\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/fondaco-dei-tedeschi-canal-grande.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/fondaco-dei-tedeschi-canal-grande-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Stephane_69<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After serving as the city\u2019s main post office, it later operated for years as a cultural center, but since May 2025 it has been closed while awaiting a new owner. It nevertheless remains one of the most important historic buildings along the Grand Canal, a testament to the Serenissima\u2019s mercantile vocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Venice Casino \u2013 Ca\u2019 Vendramin Calergi<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">On the left bank of the Grand Canal stands <strong>Ca\u2019 Vendramin Calergi<\/strong>, an elegant 16th-century Renaissance palace that today houses the <strong>Venice Casino<\/strong>, the oldest casino in the world. Its rooms were also the final residence of <strong>Richard Wagner<\/strong>, to whom a permanent museum is dedicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cannaregio-casino.jpg\" alt=\"Venice Casino, Grand Canal\" class=\"wp-image-1370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cannaregio-casino.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cannaregio-casino-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you visit the Grand Canal in the evening, the lights reflecting on the Renaissance windows of the palaces create a truly enchanting atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Punta della Dogana and Basilica della Salute<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">At the southern end of the Grand Canal lies the scenic <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/punta-della-dogana\/\" title=\"Punta della Dogana\">Punta della Dogana<\/a><\/strong>, the strip of land that separates the main canal from the Giudecca Canal. Here stands the monumental <strong>Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute<\/strong>, built in the 17th century as a vow for the end of the plague. Its dome dominates the Venetian skyline and offers one of the most iconic views in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/festa-madonna-salute-venezia.jpeg\" alt=\"Grand Canal - Punta della Dogana\" class=\"wp-image-3359\" title=\"Grand Canal - Punta della Dogana\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/festa-madonna-salute-venezia.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/festa-madonna-salute-venezia-300x202.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Next to it is the former <strong>Dogana da Mar<\/strong>, now an exhibition space run by the Pinault Foundation, where contemporary art and historic architecture engage in a striking dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To admire all these wonders from a privileged perspective, nothing beats a gondola ride along the Grand Canal \u2014 a romantic and authentic experience that lets you discover the Serenissima\u2019s most famous palaces up close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"vde-cta\"><a class=\"vde-cta__media\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/venice-l35\/venice-grand-canal-gondola-ride-with-app-commentary-t221382\/?partner_id=1R2AFAN&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;mkt_cmp=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" data-cta=\"tour\" data-cta-location=\"in-article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/canal-grande-giro-gondola.jpg\" alt=\"Venezia: giro in gondola di 35 minuti sul Canal Grande\"><\/a><div class=\"vde-cta__body\"><span class=\"vde-cta__badge\">Free cancellation<\/span><h4 class=\"vde-cta__title\">Venezia: giro in gondola di 35 minuti sul Canal Grande<\/h4><p class=\"vde-cta__text\">Scivola tra palazzi e ponti iconici con un gondoliere esperto: il modo pi\u00f9 classico (e comodo) per ammirare il Canal Grande.<\/p><div class=\"vde-cta__footer\"><span class=\"vde-cta__price\">From <strong>\u20ac 35,00<\/strong> per person<\/span><a class=\"vde-cta__btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/venice-l35\/venice-grand-canal-gondola-ride-with-app-commentary-t221382\/?partner_id=1R2AFAN&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;mkt_cmp=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" data-cta=\"tour\" data-cta-location=\"in-article\">Check Availability \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transportation and Getting Around<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vaporetto and ACTV Lines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">The most practical way to experience the Grand Canal is by <strong>ACTV vaporetto<\/strong> (Lines 1 and 2), which connects <strong>Piazzale Roma \u2013 Santa Lucia \u2013 Rialto \u2013 San Marco<\/strong> with frequent departures. <strong>Line 1<\/strong> is slower and more scenic (it stops at every \u201cstazio\u201d), while <strong>Line 2<\/strong> is faster and ideal if you want to move quickly between <strong>Rialto<\/strong> and <strong>San Marco<\/strong>. It\u2019s recommended to purchase a <strong>digital ticket<\/strong> in advance so you can board directly without stopping at the ticket office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"vde-cta\"><a class=\"vde-cta__media\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.it\/venezia-l35\/venezia-abbonamento-per-vaporetti-e-autobus-di-terraferma-t451258\/?partner_id=1R2AFAN&#038;utm_medium=platforms_and_communities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" data-cta=\"tour\" data-cta-location=\"in-article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.getyourguide.com\/image\/format=auto,fit=contain,gravity=auto,quality=60,width=1440,height=650,dpr=1\/tour_img\/5943b8896f799.jpeg\" alt=\"Venice: Vaporetto + Bus PassVenice\"><\/a><div class=\"vde-cta__body\"><span class=\"vde-cta__badge\">Convalida immediata<\/span><h4 class=\"vde-cta__title\">Venice: Vaporetto + Bus PassVenice<\/h4><p class=\"vde-cta__text\">ACTV public transport pass for <strong>vaporetto water buses and land buses<\/strong>.\nAvailable options include <strong>75 minutes<\/strong>, <strong>24 \/ 48 \/ 72 hours<\/strong>, or <strong>7 days<\/strong>.\n<br>Also valid for <strong>Lido, Murano, Burano, and Torcello<\/strong>.<\/p><div class=\"vde-cta__footer\"><span class=\"vde-cta__price\">From <strong>\u20ac 10,00<\/strong> per person<\/span><a class=\"vde-cta__btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.it\/venezia-l35\/venezia-abbonamento-per-vaporetti-e-autobus-di-terraferma-t451258\/?partner_id=1R2AFAN&#038;utm_medium=platforms_and_communities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" data-cta=\"tour\" data-cta-location=\"in-article\">Acquista ora<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gondolas and Traghettos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">The <strong>gondola<\/strong> is the most iconic experience: romantic, quiet, and perfect for admiring the banks and palaces up close. Alternatively, <strong>traghetti<\/strong> (gondola ferries) offer a quick, low-cost way to <strong>cross the Grand Canal<\/strong> at strategic points (for example <strong>Santa Sofia \u2194 Rialto \/ Strada Nova<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"vde-cta\"><a class=\"vde-cta__media\" href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/YcqSDQZ4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" data-cta=\"tour\" data-cta-location=\"in-article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.getyourguide.com\/image\/format=auto,fit=contain,gravity=auto,quality=60,width=1440,height=650,dpr=2\/tour_img\/b4814dd48ac75656.jpeg\" alt=\"Venezia: tour in barca sul Canal Grande\"><\/a><div class=\"vde-cta__body\"><span class=\"vde-cta__badge\">Free cancellation<\/span><h4 class=\"vde-cta__title\">Venezia: tour in barca sul Canal Grande<\/h4><p class=\"vde-cta__text\">Crociera di 1 ora con guida a bordo: palazzi storici, Rialto e Salute visti dall\u2019acqua.<\/p><div class=\"vde-cta__footer\"><span class=\"vde-cta__price\">From <strong>\u20ac 45,00<\/strong> per person<\/span><a class=\"vde-cta__btn\" href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/YcqSDQZ4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" data-cta=\"tour\" data-cta-location=\"in-article\">Check Availability \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> for a complete overview of the Grand Canal, do a round trip \u2014 take <strong>Line 1<\/strong> (scenic) one way and return on <strong>Line 2<\/strong> (faster).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Events and Celebrations on the Grand Canal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Historical Regatta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">On the <strong>first Sunday of September<\/strong>, the Grand Canal turns into a grand stage: a historic parade with Renaissance boats followed by rowing races (gondolini, caorline, mascarete). The <strong>grandstands<\/strong> are located around the <strong>Ca\u2019 Foscari \/ Rialto<\/strong> area, but you can also enjoy an excellent view from the canal-side walkways \u2014 just <strong>arrive very early<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feast of Our Lady of Health (November 21)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">It is one of the most heartfelt celebrations for Venetians. A <strong>temporary votive bridge<\/strong> is built over the Grand Canal so people can reach the <strong>Basilica della Salute<\/strong> on foot; thousands cross the canal carrying candles and offerings. The atmosphere is intense and evocative \u2014 late afternoon is the best time to enjoy the lights and reflections on the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Questions \u2013 FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1760177309479\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What is the length of the Grand Canal?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>It is Venice\u2019s longest canal, stretching about 2.4 miles (3.8 km) from Santa Lucia to San Marco.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1760177341457\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What are the main means of transportation on the Grand Canal?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Vaporettos, gondolas, and public traghetti.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1760177361125\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">When does the Historical Regatta take place?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>It is a much-loved traditional event among Venetians and takes place every year on the first Sunday of September.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overlooking the Grand Canal are some of the most important churches and aristocratic palaces in Venice. 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