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Venice, Italy

Unravel the enchanting secrets of the City of Canals, Venice, Italy, in this immersive scavenger hunt filled with hidden treasures and historical charm!

Venice, Italy

Questions

Easy

Let's set sail on your Venetian journey! This easy level hunt guides you through Venice's most iconic landmarks and attractions.

Medium

Great work so far! Ready for the next stage? The medium level hunt dives deeper into the captivating history and lesser-known spots of Venice.

Hard

You've navigated through the grand canals and charming backstreets of Venice successfully! Now it's time to uncover the city's most well-hidden secrets in the hard level hunt.

  1. Clue 1: This is the largest square in Venice, and Napoleon referred to it as the "drawing room of Europe." Answer 1: St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)

  2. Clue 2: What is the name of the cathedral located in St. Mark's Square? Answer 2: St. Mark's Basilica

  3. Clue 3: This famous Venetian bridge crosses the Grand Canal. Answer 3: Rialto Bridge

  4. Clue 4: This tower in St. Mark's Square offers panoramic views of Venice. Answer 4: St Mark's Campanile

  5. Clue 5: What is the name of Venice's main waterway? Answer 5: The Grand Canal

  6. Clue 6: What are the traditional Venetian boats called, steered by a gondolier? Answer 6: Gondolas

  7. Clue 7: What is the name of the bridge leading to the old prisons? Answer 7: Bridge of Sighs

  8. Clue 8: What palace was the official residence of the Doge of Venice? Answer 8: Doge's Palace

  9. Clue 9: This Venetian island is famous for its colorful houses. Answer 9: Burano

  10. Clue 10: What island is famous for its glass-making tradition? Answer 10: Murano

  1. Clue 1: What is the local dialect spoken in Venice? Answer 1: Venetian

  2. Clue 2: What yearly event is Venice famous for, where people wear elaborate masks? Answer 2: Venice Carnival

  3. Clue 3: What type of columns are in the loggia of the Doge's Palace? Answer 3: Istrian stone columns

  4. Clue 4: What small island in the Venetian lagoon is known for its picturesque cemetery? Answer 4: Isola di San Michele

  5. Clue 5: What famous composer's home can you visit in Venice? Answer 5: Antonio Vivaldi

  6. Clue 6: Which building was Venice's center for trade and commerce in medieval times? Answer 6: Fondaco dei Tedeschi

  7. Clue 7: The clock tower in St. Mark's square is known as what? Answer 7: St Mark's Clocktower

  8. Clue 8: What Venetian island is known for its lacework? Answer 8: Burano

  9. Clue 9: The Grand Canal ends at what famous basin in Venice? Answer 9: St. Mark's Basin

  10. Clue 10: The Jewish ghetto in Venice is known for its what? Answer 10: High-rise historical buildings

  1. Clue 1: Which Venetian church is known for Tintoretto's extensive contributions to its interior decorations? 

  2. Clue 2: What was the historical use of Venice's Ponte delle Tette? 

  3. Clue 3: What color is the flag of Venice? 

  4. Clue 4: What is the name of the dish traditionally served on April 25th, St. Mark's Day, in Venice? 

  5. Clue 5: What famous explorer, who travelled the Silk Road to China, was born in Venice? 

  6. Clue 6: What do the gold balls on St. Mark's Basilica represent? 

  7. Clue 7: Name the smallest island in the center of Venice. 

  8. Clue: A church on this Venetian island is renowned for its annual pilgrimage and a miraculous painting by Renaissance artist Giovanni Bellini. Name the island. 

  9. Clue: Venice is home to the oldest continuously operating film festival. What year was it first established? 

  10. Clue: The Venetian lagoon houses several small islands. One of them, Burano, is famous for a specific type of needle lace. What is it called? 


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  1. Clue 1: This is the largest square in Venice, and Napoleon referred to it as the "drawing room of Europe." Answer 1: St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)

  2. Clue 2: What is the name of the cathedral located in St. Mark's Square? Answer 2: St. Mark's Basilica

  3. Clue 3: This famous Venetian bridge crosses the Grand Canal. Answer 3: Rialto Bridge

  4. Clue 4: This tower in St. Mark's Square offers panoramic views of Venice. Answer 4: St Mark's Campanile

  5. Clue 5: What is the name of Venice's main waterway? Answer 5: The Grand Canal

  6. Clue 6: What are the traditional Venetian boats called, steered by a gondolier? Answer 6: Gondolas

  7. Clue 7: What is the name of the bridge leading to the old prisons? Answer 7: Bridge of Sighs

  8. Clue 8: What palace was the official residence of the Doge of Venice? Answer 8: Doge's Palace

  9. Clue 9: This Venetian island is famous for its colorful houses. Answer 9: Burano

  10. Clue 10: What island is famous for its glass-making tradition? Answer 10: Murano

  1. Clue 1: What is the local dialect spoken in Venice? Answer 1: Venetian

  2. Clue 2: What yearly event is Venice famous for, where people wear elaborate masks? Answer 2: Venice Carnival

  3. Clue 3: What type of columns are in the loggia of the Doge's Palace? Answer 3: Istrian stone columns

  4. Clue 4: What small island in the Venetian lagoon is known for its picturesque cemetery? Answer 4: Isola di San Michele

  5. Clue 5: What famous composer's home can you visit in Venice? Answer 5: Antonio Vivaldi

  6. Clue 6: Which building was Venice's center for trade and commerce in medieval times? Answer 6: Fondaco dei Tedeschi

  7. Clue 7: The clock tower in St. Mark's square is known as what? Answer 7: St Mark's Clocktower

  8. Clue 8: What Venetian island is known for its lacework? Answer 8: Burano

  9. Clue 9: The Grand Canal ends at what famous basin in Venice? Answer 9: St. Mark's Basin

  10. Clue 10: The Jewish ghetto in Venice is known for its what? Answer 10: High-rise historical buildings

  1. Clue 1: Which Venetian church is known for Tintoretto's extensive contributions to its interior decorations? Answer 1: Madonna dell'Orto

  2. Clue 2: What was the historical use of Venice's Ponte delle Tette? Answer 2: It was where prostitutes were allowed to show their breasts to attract customers.

  3. Clue 3: What color is the flag of Venice? Answer 3: Gold and Red

  4. Clue 4: What is the name of the dish traditionally served on April 25th, St. Mark's Day, in Venice? Answer 4: Risi e Bisi (Rice and Peas)

  5. Clue 5: What famous explorer, who travelled the Silk Road to China, was born in Venice? Answer 5: Marco Polo

  6. Clue 6: What do the gold balls on St. Mark's Basilica represent? Answer 6: The stolen body parts of St. Mark

  7. Clue 7: Name the smallest island in the center of Venice. Answer 7: Isola di San Giacomo in Palude

  8. Clue: A church on this Venetian island is renowned for its annual pilgrimage and a miraculous painting by Renaissance artist Giovanni Bellini. Name the island. Answer: Island of San Giorgio Maggiore

  9. Clue: Venice is home to the oldest continuously operating film festival. What year was it first established? Answer: 1932

  10. Clue: The Venetian lagoon houses several small islands. One of them, Burano, is famous for a specific type of needle lace. What is it called? Answer: Venetian needle lace or Punto in Aria

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