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Things to Do: Shopping

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 179 attractions in Venice

San Marco is breathtakingly beautiful: hundreds of pigeons everywhere, which is also of concern due to all of the centuries-old architecture and art work (background for pigieons? could be worse both...

Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza; Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 179 attractions in Venice

Known for its brightly colored houses & for its lace, Burano is a treat for the senses.

Attraction type: Neighborhood; Specialty shop; Historic walking area; Island; Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 179 attractions in Venice
Attraction type: Flea/street market
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 179 attractions in Venice
Attraction type: Shop; Street; Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 179 attractions in Venice
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #26 of 179 attractions in Venice

This is a great place to buy genuine Murano glass, both traditional and contemporary creations. 

Attraction type: Specialty shop; Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #30 of 179 attractions in Venice

Considered the true heart of Venice, this landmark bridge, characterized by its 24-foot arch, is built on approximately 12,000 wooden pilings that still support the bridge more than 400 years after it was built.

Attraction type: Bridge; Flea/street market
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #45 of 179 attractions in Venice

Buy your mask for the next Venetian festival at this shop, which specializes in the traditional Commedia dell'arte, as well as Venetian styles.

Attraction type: Specialty shop; Factory tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #55 of 179 attractions in Venice
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #61 of 179 attractions in Venice

This specialty shop is filled with hand-blown glass items and objects - both traditional and unique.

Attraction type: Art gallery; Specialty shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #72 of 179 attractions in Venice

Leading from the clock tower in the Piazza to the Rialto, the Merceria is the busiest shopping street in Venice.

Attraction type: Street
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #74 of 179 attractions in Venice

Stop in at this well-established shop for your next Carnevale mask, hand-crafted papier-mâché or leather.

Attraction type: Specialty shop; Factory tour
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #75 of 179 attractions in Venice

Step back into the 14th century when you visit this shop offering unique handmade masks.

Attraction type: Specialty shop; Factory tour
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #76 of 179 attractions in Venice

Find out what keeps the ancient art of mask-making alive during a visit to this artist's workshop.

Attraction type: Specialty shop; Factory tour
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #77 of 179 attractions in Venice

One of the oldest mask-making shops, this unique store specializes in papier-mâché and custom-designed creations.

Attraction type: Specialty shop; Factory tour
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #80 of 179 attractions in Venice

This shop is what dreams are made of with its imaginative puppets and masks that are all handmade and of high quality.

Attraction type: Specialty shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #89 of 179 attractions in Venice
Attraction type: Shop; Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #95 of 179 attractions in Venice
Attraction type: Shop
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