Offering visitors a completely different perspective of the lovely city of Venice, the lagoon and the other islands, The Tower of San Giorgio Maggiore Island is a must-visit attraction.

Yes, you will have to step away from the crowds and hop aboard a vaporetto (water taxi) to reach the island, but the short trip is very rewarding to anyone interested in history and architecture.

The lovely 16th century Benedictine church, which goes by the same name as the island, contains several priceless paintings by Tintoretto and the impressive 60m bell tower (which has an elevator) offers superb views of Venice. Daily guided tours of the entire church complex are available and highly recommended.

The Tower of San Giorgio Maggiore, Isola di S. Giorgio Maggiore, Venice 30133, Phone: +39-04-15-22-78-27

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