The Best Venice Captions [October 2019]

Visiting Venice is probably on more bucket lists than any other city in the world. The Queen of the Adriatic is one of the most beautiful and history-rich places in Italy. If you’re visiting Venice, you should come prepared because the city is crowded, very crowded. The time it takes you to navigate the streams of people will cut into your stay significantly. Consequently, you’re better off dedicating quality time to a few locations rather than taking on the whole city.

While you’re making your way around the sights listed below, make sure to take a lot of pictures. Venice is a very old city and has been the subject of many great artworks, so challenge yourself to recreate the paintings of Renoir or Canaletto with your camera. Here are some must-see locations and caption ideas to spark your creativity.

The Doge’s Palace

The Doge of Venice was the title held by the leader of the entire province of Venice in the middle ages. The position was one of extreme prestige and affluence, and the palace shows it. The former seat of government is now a museum and historical landmark. The Palazzo Ducale serves as a great representation of the kind of wealth that the city had access to.

When you’re visiting it, don’t be shy about taking a lot of pictures because you won’t get many such opportunities to see how the extremely affluent once lived. The palace ceilings are particularly noteworthy, as many great artists of the age were commissioned to decorate many of them.

Captions for Doge’s Palace

1. “Pictures can’t do this place justice, simply amazing.”
2. “Take note guys and gals, this is what real architecture looks like.”
3. “What do I have to do to get a ceiling like that?”
4. “I don’t know what a Doge is, but I could get used to this.”

St. Mark’s Basilica

Venice veterans mostly agree that this is the crown jewel of the city. It is easily the most famous cathedral in the city and the home of the Archdiocese of Venice. Don’t forget a visit to the bell tower when you’re there; you can make a reservation to skip the ever-present line to the top. The basilica is also home to the museum of St. Mark, which houses many of the church’s relics and artworks. When captioning photos of the Basilica, try to focus on the sense of peace you feel inside.

Captions for St. Mark’s Basilica

1. “Byzantine style in all its glory. Why don’t we do this anymore?”
2. “I can see why they call this the drawing room of Europe.”
3. “Serenity becomes me.”
4. “The view on the way here was spectacular, but it’s even more stunning inside.”
5. “Truly inspiring, the centuries of worship come alive in here.”

Grand Canal

The Grand Canal is the heart of Venice. It snakes through all the central districts, lined with over 170 buildings. Whenever you see a destination show or a picture of Venice, chances are it’s featuring the canal. Nothing is more representative of the evident stubbornness of the first settlers, who built a city where no city should ever be. A trip through the canal is the best lesson in Renaissance architecture you will ever get.

Many great paintings were made of the canal through the ages, justified by the picturesque quality of its views. The entrance to the Grand Canal will likely be one of the first things you see as you approach the city, and it makes quite the impression. Use these captions to make your posts stand out.

Captions for the Grand Canal

1. “Venezia, ti amo!”
2. “That’s one item off the bucket list. Hello, Venice.”
3. “Sunset at the Grand Canal. Does it get any better than this?”
4. “Whoever thought to make a city on the water, you’re my hero.”

Gondola Ride

You can’t leave Venice without going on a gondola ride. These iconic boats have special licenses and training for their operators. They’re a symbol of history, tradition, and the city as a whole. A gondola ride is also one of the best ways to catch all the sights from the canals. Gondolas hold up to six people, so if you’ve got the room, they can be a great way to make new friends and save some money. Everywhere you look there will be great shots, so keep your camera at the ready.

Captions for Gondola Rides

1. “I was skeptical at first, but the hype is real. Don’t miss out.”
2. “It’s not a real trip to Venice without a gondola ride.”
3. “There’s no therapy like a gondola ride in Venice.”
4. “Nothing like a gondola ride to end the trip to Venice.”

The City of Mirrors and Mirages

Few places in the world will expose you to as much history and beauty as Venice. Take some time to appreciate the past as well as the present delights it offers. The beautiful sites almost frame themselves as the entire city comes together in one photogenic mass. You won’t know what’s more lovely, so take a lot of pictures and try to take a little adventure off the beaten path if you can. Your photos and captions should marry the old with the new and evoke hope for the future.

If you’re about to visit Venice for the first time, what do you most look forward to seeing? Post your own Venice-inspired caption ideas in the comments below.