Venice is undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest, most unique and most fascinating cities to explore that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. Not surprisingly, Venice is a very popular tourist destination, most travelers coming to Venice are drawn there by sights like the Piazza San Marco, world class museums and art galleries and, of course, gondola rides down the Grand Canal.

But, that’s only the where the story only begins since Venice abounds with endless opportunities to enjoy its historical, architectural and cultural treasures. The city is like a living museum and even just wandering through the historic and atmospheric winding streets and canals is an experience.

There is so much to see and do in Venice that you can’t really expect to fit it all into one visit, so here are 10 of the very best experiences in Venice that you really shouldn’t miss.