Spanning the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge’s distinctive arches are beautifully accentuated during sunset hours. And after the sun is down, take a short walk to Bacaro al Ravano – located just near Chiesa San Silvestro – which is renowned for its authentic Italian cuisine. Order the impeccably cooked monkfish, or something lighter like a tramezzini sandwich and get your evening started right with an Aperol Spritz.

Walking down the promenade is a great way to tick off a bunch of Venice’s monuments at once, including St. Mark’s Campanile, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Church of San Zaccaria. And as the sun sends its final orange beams shooting through the heavens, it might just be time to join local bars for an evening Aperol Spritz.

As the sun goes down, the small island of Burano, located in the Venetian Lagoon, undergoes a breathtaking transformation. The island’s iconic rows of colourful houses become even more striking at dusk, with each lollipop-coloured building boasting a different shade of pastel pinks, blues, yellows, and greens.

Its top terrace offers a prime vantage point for great views of the Rialto Bridge and Grand Canal but to access it reservations are required. Booking a 15-minute slot is free, but they tend to sell out well in advance so get your booking in early, so you can coincide with sunset, when the lagoon city is at its most radiant.