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10 Instagram spots in Venice worth stopping for
Canals, bridges and one very early alarm clock: Venice belongs to whoever starts at sunrise. These 10 spots run from the Grand Canal to Murano.

Grand Canal
The main waterway curves through the whole city. Shoot it from the Rialto or the Accademia bridge for the boat-filled views.
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Privacy detailsSt. Mark's Square
The city's main square fills fast after sunrise. Be there at dawn for the empty square with the basilica and the tower.
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Privacy detailsBridge of Sighs
A covered bridge links the Doge's Palace with the old prison over the Rio di Palazzo. Shoot it from the neighboring bridge with a gondola passing below.
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Privacy detailsGondola port
Moored gondolas cluster near St. Mark's at the Traghetto Molo stop. The rows of black hulls suit a tight frame from the quay.
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A small canal bridge with a plain stone arch. The narrow canal on both sides gives the quiet Venice shot.
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Privacy detailsJetty at the Hotel San Moisè
A small landing stage near the hotel, about five minutes on foot from St. Mark's Square. The jetty frames the canal with the boats.
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Privacy detailsLibreria Acqua Alta
A bookshop in Castello with a courtyard staircase built of old books. Climb the book steps to look over the wall to the canal.
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Privacy detailsScala del Bovolo
A spiral staircase tower with arched loggias climbing above the rooftops. The stairs give the upward shot; the top gives the roof panorama.
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Privacy detailsFondamenta Manin (Murano)
A canal bridge on the island of Murano northeast of Venice. The bridge looks along the canal over the island houses.
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Privacy detailsFondaco dei Tedeschi
A former merchants' hall turned luxury store with a free rooftop terrace. Reserve the terrace slot on the in-store iPad for the Grand Canal view.
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