The Grand Canal (Italian: Canal Grande [kaˌnal ˈɡrande], locally and informally Canalazzo; Venetian: Canal Grando, locally usually Canałaso [kanaˈɰaso]) is the largest channel in Venice, Italy, forming one of the major water-traffic corridors in the city.

The Grand Canal was, and still is, the most ambitious place to live. All palaces on this water way (no pedestrian access from the Canal) were built and embellished by the most important nobles families of the City.

May 20, 2023 · The Grand Canal is the most beautiful and legendary canal in Venice! Discover facts, its amazing history... and admire it in a 360° boat ride video!

Sep 10, 2023 · Here’s our list of must-see sights along the Venice Grand Canal to help give your cruise a little meaning. We’ve also included practical information and tips for your convenience.

The Grand Canal is the main waterway in Venice and one of the most famous canals in the world. It stretches in an S-shape for around 3.8 kilometers through the city and connects Santa Lucia station with St. Mark's Square.

May 20, 2021 · The Grand Canal not only connects most of Venice's top tourist attractions, it is one of its top attractions. Curving in a reverse S through the heart of the city, it is also Venice's Main Street, always busy with traffic that includes everything from gondolas to barges carrying produce to market.

Discover the most beautiful palaces overlooking the Grand Canal in Venice. Along a water route from the station to St Mark's Square.

Apr 6, 2023 · If you’re looking for a classic and unmissable thing to do in Venice, cruising down the Grand Canal is a must. As you sail along the canal, you’ll be able to appreciate the city’s unique urbanism and see some of its top attractions.

The 16ft-deep Venice Grand Canal – known by locals as the Canalazzo – has over 170 buildings built along its two-and-a-half mile length, many of them grand palazzos.

Over a length of about 4 kilometers, the Grand Canal winds its way through the center of historic Venice. The width is between 30 and 70 meters, with a water depth of up to 5 meters. It is the largest canal in Venice and thus also the main waterway of the lagoon city on the Adriatic.