Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo was one of the best places we visited in all of Venice for two reasons. First, it offers mind-blowing views of the city from a magical, open-air tower. After climbing six floors on an exquisite, circular staircase, you will arrive at the top with a panoramic view of the city.

The second reason we loved it here so much was that it was not overly crowded in the middle of the day. For some reason, this tower is not at the top of most people's lists in Venice. We do no know why that is, but it works out great for those who choose to visit.