Best things to do in pairs in Venice? Of course, we are in the city of love!

Venice, the city where art and love unite. Do you remember Giacomo Casanova, the man who made love an art? Well, Venice was the birthplace of the greatest lover of all time. So if you are looking for the best things to do in pairs in Venice, because you are in love and want to fill your mind with the beauty of the lagoon city, let’s start by following in the footsteps of the great seducer …

Things to do in pairs in Venice in the name of love!

Indeed, by following the life of Casanova, poet and seducer (and that’s not all: violinist, writer, magician, spy, diplomat, but above all, “Venetian”), we can really get to know the vibrant culture of La Serenissima. It is a journey through the calli (alleys) and campi (squares) that open up before you and leave you dazzled by their abundant and almost magical light. One of the best things to do in pairs in Venice is most certainly a walk through these calli. So why not start with Calle Malipiero, the location of Casanova’s birthplace (recalled nowadays by a commemorative plaque), a short walk from Palazzo Grassi?

Best things to do in pairs in Venice: towards St. Mark’s Basilica

Passion is also in the luck of the draw, and Casanova loved to spend his time playing his hand (while also seeking the company of a courtesan!) at the Ridotto di San Moisè, the first public casino in Venice, which dates back to 1638. Nowadays it is located at the Hotel Monaco and to reach it you have to pass by the distinctive Orseolo Basin, enlivened by the presence of many gondolas. The best things to do in pairs always include a bit of play, right?

It’s also worth it to make a brief stop at the magnificent rooms of Caffè Florian, which opened in 1720 and is considered the oldest café in Europe. It has always been a gathering place for artists, writers and poets, including Casanova himself.

Finally, Saint Mark’s Square and the “Sighs”: best things to do in pairs in Venice

Among the best things to do in pairs in Venice, you should definitely visit the famous St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. It was precisely in the prisons of the Doge’s Palace, i Piombi, that our Casanova was imprisoned on charges of libertinism and contempt for institutions. And if you think your romantic Venice experience comes to a natural conclusion at the Bridge of Sighs, recall that these weren’t sighs of love, but rather the sighs of prisoners … before they were locked up.

An evening of music: best things to do in pairs in Venice

Now, after enjoying a magnificent sunset over the lagoon, leave Casanova and devote yourself to a musical evening. A few steps from the Grand Canal, in 

Campo San Salvador at the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro, you can attend the shows of I Musici Veneziani, an orchestra in Baroque costumes. If you are looking for the best things to do in pairs in Venice, don’t miss this opportunity. Book your tickets and spend a romantic evening in Casanova’s city!