The city has been immortalized in everything from paintings to poetry to motion pictures—and with good reason. It is stunning.

GO to Piazza San Marco, Basilica San Marco, the Grand Canal, the Doge’s Palace, Accademia Galleries, the Rialto Market, and take a gondola ride at dusk with a bottle of fine Italian red wine.

STAY at Il Palazzo at the Bauer, with its refined service and luxurious accommodations; make sure you reserve the private rooftop Jacuzzi for an added indulgence. At Hotel Londra Palace, the rooms and service are superb. Hotel Cipriani has an incredible setting and elegant rooms and suites that attract A-list celebrities.

EAT at Hotel Cipriani, where you’ll enjoy delicious food, vibrant views and spectacular service. Acqua Pazza has some of the best pizza in Venice with delicious toppings while Gelateria Nico serves fabulous Italian ice cream gelato. Fiaschetteria Toscana is the spot for excellently prepared seafood.

EVENT SITES The Bauer Hotel Group has a number of magnificent locations for a variety of events, including the grand Palazzo Mocenigo, which is rentable for private affairs. Hotel Cipriani, with its magestic views and flowering gardens, is another great option.