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Contents

Left Piazza San Marco Right Faade, Doges Palace

Contents
Venices Top 10
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editors opinion, of roughly equal merit.
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Frequently Asked
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Churches 38

Museums & Art Galleries 40

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 Contents
Left Ballroom, Museo Correr Right Gondola traghetto ride

Palaces 42 Around Town

Artists & Architects 44 San Marco 72

Bridges 46 San Polo & Santa Croce 80

Hidden Venice 48 Dorsoduro 88

Writers and Venice 50 Cannaregio 94

Castello 100
Outstanding Venetians 52
The Northern Lagoon 108
Historic Conversions 54
The Southern Lagoon &
Osterie 56
Venice Lido 114
Places to Eat 58 Padua, Vicenza & Verona 122
Nightspots 60

Festivals & Events 62 Streetsmart

Venice for Children 64 Practical Information 132
Entertainment 66 Places to Stay 144
Shops 68 General Index 152

Left Mercerie shops Right Venice Carnival

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 VENICES
TOP 10
Venice Highlights
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VENICES TOP 10
Basilica San Marco
811
Doges Palace
1215
Piazza San Marco
1619
Grand Canal
2023
Accademia Galleries
2425
Santa Maria Gloriosa
dei Frari
2627
Rialto Market
2829
Torcello
3031
Campo Santa
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 Venice Highlights
The uniquely romantic city of Venice was built entirely on water and has
managed to survive into the 21st century without cars. Narrow alleyways and
canals pass between sumptuous palaces and magnicent churches, colourful
Venices Top 10

neighbourhood markets and quiet backwaters, unchanged for centuries. Few

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% Accademia Galleries
An unsurpassed collection of
Venetian paintings, with master-
pieces by Titian, Bellini and ^ Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
A Gothic interior with grandiose works
Giorgione. A must, not only for art of art lies in store behind this churchs brick
lovers (see pp245). faade (see pp267).

For guided tours around Venice See p136 7

 Basilica San Marco
This breathtaking Byzantine basilica, dominating Piazza San Marco (see
pp1619), was constructed in such ornate fashion for two reasons: as an
embodiment of the Venetian Republics power and as a tting resting place for
Venices Top 10

St Mark. Serving as the Doges chapel, coronations, funerals and processions

were held here, gloriously framed by more than 4,000 sq m (43,000 sq ft) of
mosaics, eastern treasures and 500 columns dating from the 3rd century.
Top 10 Features
1 Western Faade
2 Atrium Mosaics
3 Flooring
4 Pala dOro
Basilica San Marco faade 5 Ascension Dome
6 Pentecost Dome
Visit the basilica at
7 Basilica Museum
dusk, when the rays
of the setting sun 8 Loggia dei Cavalli
beautifully light up 9 The Tetrarchs
the faade. 0 Treasury

Binoculars are a
great help for ! Western Faade
A marvellous succes-
examining mosaics sion of domes, columns,
high up on the walls. arches and spires, inter-
spersed with marble
Piazza San Marco statues, screens and glitter-
Map Q5 ing mosaics, greets tourists
041 522 52 05 in Piazza San Marco. The
Open: Basilica northernmost arch houses
AprSep: 9:45am5pm mosaics dating from the
MonSat; OctMar: 13th century, which depict
9:45am4:30pm Mon the basilica itself. Other
Sat, 24pm Sun & hols; mosaics are 17th- and
Museum, Treasury and 18th-century copies.
Loggia Cavalli:
same as Basilica.
Pala dOro: AprSep:
9:45am5:30pm Mon
Sat; OctMar: 9:45am
5pm MonSat, 25pm
Sun & public hols
Admission: Basilica Flooring
The paving is a mosaic
free; Museum 3; masterpiece of multi-
Pala dOro 1.50;
Treasury 2 @ Atrium Mosaics
These glorious mosaics
coloured stones on uneven
levels, evocative of the sea.
No disabled access (above) of precious gold- Geometrical designs sit
beyond ground oor leaf over glass tiles were alongside animal shapes.
Free guided visits created in the Byzantine
book two days ahead on tradition by expert crafts-
www.alata.it men, and give detailed
Bookshop accounts of the Old Testa-
ment. The 13th-century
cupolas concentric circles
recount 24 episodes from
Genesis, including the
Creation and Adam and Eve.

8 For more Venice churches See pp389

 $ Pala dOro
The dazzling jewel-
encrusted gold screen 4
was commissioned in
Constantinople in 976 5
but frequently added to 0

Venices Top 10
at later dates. It boasts 6 9
250 panels bearing
1,927 authentic gems 3
87
and cloisonn plaques.

1 2
Pentecost Dome
^ Probably the rst Basilica Floorplan
dome of the basilica to
be adorned with mosaics,
it is illustrated with the ( The Tetrarchs
The inspiration for
descent of the Holy these red porphyry rock
Ghost (above), seen as a gures from 4th-century
ame over the heads of Egypt is unknown. They
the 12 Apostles. may represent Saracens
who, scheming to make
& Basilica Museum
Inside the fascinating
off with treasure,
poisoned each other and
museum are the famed ended up as stone.
quartet of horses crafted
from bronze and covered
in gold. Booty from the
Fourth Crusade, these ) Treasury
The basilicas
triumphal Graeco-Roman glittering riches include
equine gures originally precious chalices of rock
graced the Hippodrome crystal enamelled by
in Constantinople. They medieval silver- and
have been restored to goldsmiths and reliqua-
their former glory. ries from Venices east-
ern conquests, including
parts of the True Cross.

Building the
Basilica
Construction began on
the rst building in 829.
However, during a revolt
in 976, it was burned
down and dismantled.
The building we see
today, a Greek cross
layout surmounted by
* Loggia dei Cavalli
Replicas of the proud
ve domes, possibly
modelled on the Church
horses now in the of the Holy Apostles in
museum stand on this Constantinople, dates
wonderful balcony over- from 1071. The main
% Ascension Dome
The central dome
looking Piazza San Marco.
Visitors can see the
architect is depicted
over the central portal,
has a spectacular array of ancient lead gutter spouts, biting his ngers in
early 13th-century as well as clutches of frustration over a
mosaics, depicting the columns, whose varied building defect. The
New Testament. Christ in dimensions and decora- basilica became the city
Glory is shown above tive styles indicate their cathedral in 1807.
depictions of the Virtues. diverse origins.

For more on Venices San Marco district See pp729 9

Venices Top 10

Left Museum horses Centre left Wall-slabs Centre right Altar columns Right Byzantine screens

Basilica Architectural Features

! Galleries
The airy catwalks ^ Zen Chapel
The sumptuous
over the body of the 4 0 decoration in this
basilica reect the 7 small chapel was
eastern tradition of executed for the
1
segregation in worship 9 6 funeral of its
as they were exclu- 5 namesake, Cardinal
2
sively for women. They Zen, in 1521, in
8
are closed to visitors. recognition of his
3
gifts to the state.
Basilica Floorplan
@ Stone Wall-slabs
Brick-faced until the 1100s,
Closed to visitors.

the walls were then covered

with stone slabs from the East, & Iconostasis
This elaborate screen
sliced lengthways to produce a separates the worship area of
kaleidoscopic effect. the chancel from the nave. Its
eight columns are topped with

Romanesque
Carvings
Stone Gothic-style statues of the Virgin
and the Apostles, sculpted by the
The exquisite semi-circular stone Delle Masegne brothers in 1394.
carvings over the central doorway
were executed between 1235
65 and still bear traces of their * Byzantine Pierced Screens
Inuenced by eastern archi-
original colour. tecture, delicate geometrical
designs and lattice-work stone

$ The Victory Bringer

This revered Byzantine icon
screens are featured on all three
faades, in the atrium and loggia.
is given pride of place in the
Madonna Nicopeia Chapel.
Rumoured to have ( Porta dei Fiori
This doorway on
been executed by St the northern faade
Luke, it was carried bears a 13th-century
into battle for its nativity scene
miraculous powers. surrounded by vines
and Moorish arches.

% Baptistry
Aglow with 14th-
) Altar Columns
century mosaic scenes Four nely carved
of the life of St John, alabaster and marble
this is also home to columns support a
the tomb of architect canopy at the altar,
Sansovino (see p45). beneath which lies
Closed to visitors. Porta dei Fiori the body of St Mark.

10 For more on Venice architects See p45

Venices Top 10
Relics
St Mark, Patron Saint
1 Milk of the Virgin Mary, of Venice
Basilica Treasury (see Although the well-loved saint of Byzantium, St Theodore,

Venices Top 10
p9) had been appointed protector of Venice by the
2 Blood of Christ, Basilica Byzantine emperor, the edgling republic felt in need
Treasury of a saint of its own. In AD 828, two adroit Venetian
3 Nail from the True Cross, merchants lched the body of St Mark from a mona-
Chiesa di San Pantalon stery in Alexandria,
(see p39) ostensibly transporting
4 Thorn from Christs it under layers of pork
crown, Basilica Treasury fat to conceal it from
5 Body of St Mark, Muslim guards. The
Basilica San Marco (see welcome in Venice was
pp89) triumphant, and the
6 Body of St Lucy, Chiesa story was recounted in
di San Geremia countless paintings and
7 Three rocks used to mosaics. The remains,
stone St Stephen to however, were mislaid Stealing St Marks body
death, Basilica Treasury for years, until an arm
8 Skull of St John the miraculously broke through a column in 1094 (marked
Baptist, Basilica Treasury by a small cross, left of the Altar of the Sacrament) in
9 Leg of St George, answer to a prayer. St Mark now rests in peace
Basilica Treasury beneath the basilicas main altar. The ubiquitous winged
0 Foot of St Catherine of lion representing St Mark could be found throughout
Siena, Santi Giovanni e the republic as the trademark of Venetian dominion:
Paolo (see p102) it is often shown with two paws in the sea and two
on land, to symbolize the geography of Venice.

Medieval Venice, centred around Basilica San Marco

For more Venice churches See pp389 11

 Doges Palace
A magnicent combination of Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance architecture,
the Palazzo Ducale (Doges Palace) was the ofcial residence of the 120 doges
who ruled Venice from 697 to 1797. A fortress-like structure stood here in the
Venices Top 10

9th century, to be replaced by the elegant Gothic version seen today, despite
a string of res in the 1500s. Artists such as Titian, Tintoretto and Bellini vied
with each other to embellish the palace with painting and sculpture, not to
mention architects Antonio Rizzo and Pietro Lombardo, the latter responsible
for the ornate inner western faade.

Top 10 Features
1 Faade
2 Sala del Maggior Consiglio
3 Sala del Senato
4 Prisons
Doges Palace faade
5 Ponte dei Sospiri
A quiet modern caf 6 Scala dOro
in the former stables 7 Sala dello Scudo
on the ground oor 8 Armoury
serves snacks and
9 Porta della Carta
drinks on water level.
0 Doges Apartments
Dont miss the
Museo dellOpera
near the ticket ofce ! Faade
Elegant twin faades
as it houses many face the piazzetta and the
original 14th-century quayside. Pink-and-cream
faade capitals stonework and a loggia
those outside are stand above an arcade of
mostly 19th-century columns with 36 sculpted
copies. Istrian stone capitals.

Piazza San Marco

Map R5
Open 9am7pm daily
(NovMar 9am5pm)
(last admission 60 min
before closing time);
closed 1 Jan, 25 Dec
Admission: 11
(includes admission to
Museo Correr Complex)
Secret Itineraries Tour:
041 520 90 70 (advance
Sala del Maggior Sala del Senato
The Senate members
booking essential at
palace or by phone);
@ Consiglio who met in this lavish hall
9:55am, 10:45am & The majestic Great Council (above) were nobles
11:35am daily in English; Chamber is lined with entrusted with debating
Admission: 12.50 plus canvases depicting Vene- war, foreign affairs and trade
2.50 booking fee tian victories and a cornice with the Doge. Time was
(includes palace) frieze of 76 doges a black measured by two clocks
curtain represents traitor one with a 24-hour face, the
Marin Falier (see p15). other with zodiac signs.

12 For more Venice palaces See pp423

 $ Prisons
A fascinating maze Palace Guide
of cells is linked by Rooms are labelled with
corridors and stair- explanatory panels in
cases on both sides of English and Italian and are
the canal. Famous spread over three oors

Venices Top 10
inmate Casanova (see and several wings. Follow
p52) made a dramatic the red arrows. Highly
escape across the roof recommended is the Secret
in 1756. The new Itineraries Tour through
prisons were in use chambers which were once
until the 1940s and used for administrative
feature poignant grafti purposes and torture.
by internees.

& Sala dello Scudo

Enormous globes and painted
wall maps showing the known
world in 1762 make this room a
must. The map of Eastern Asia
traces Marco Polos
travels to China,
complete with
camels,
rhinoceros
and the
mythical
Uncharted
Lands of the
People Eaters.

* Armoury
Fascinating, if spine-chilling,
collection of beautifully crafted
rearms, ceremonial weapons and
suits of armour from East and
West (below). Among the war
trophies is a Turkish standard
brought back from the
% Ponte dei Sospiri
One of the worlds most famous
Battle of Lepanto (1571).

bridges, the Bridge of Sighs is an

early 17th-century Baroque ( Porta
Carta
della

structure that crosses to the palace The main entrance to

prisons. It would reputedly cause the palace (now the
the condemned to sigh at their last visitors exit) has a
glimpse of sky and sea. beautifully sculpted
1438 portal by the
^ Scala
dOro
Bon family. It was
named the paper
The sump- door because edicts
tuous Golden were posted here.
Staircase, so-
called for its Classical
stucco decorations in ) Doges
Apartments
24-carat gold-leaf The communicating
framing frescoes, led rooms of the Doges living
guests of honour to the quarters are furnished
second oor. Designed with rich brocades,
by Sansovino (see p45), impressive replaces,
it was later completed triumphal friezes, gilded
by Scarpagnino in 1559. ceilings and works of art.

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Left Paradise, Tintoretto Centre Wellhead Right Giants Staircase

Doges Palace Art & Architecture

! Paradise
Possibly the worlds largest ^ Central Balcony
This magnicent early 15th-
oil painting (158890), by Jacopo century stone terrace, embel-
and Domenico Tintoretto, it is lished with columns, spires and
said to contain 800 figures (Sala a host of saints, opens off the
del Maggior Consiglio). Sala del Maggior Consiglio with a
breathtaking view of the lagoon.

@ Arcade Capital
Proclaimed the most beau-
& Giants Staircase
tiful in Europe by art critic John So-named for its two colos-
Ruskin, this eight-sided carved sal statues of Mars and Neptune,
capital on the southwest corner which were sculpted by Sanso-
shows the zodiac signs and vino in 1567 as symbols of
planets in imaginative detail. Venices power. Visiting digni-
taries would ascend the

The Triumph of
Venice
marble-lined stairs to
the palace.
Dominating the Sala
del Senato is Tinto-
rettos glorious work * Arco Foscari
This triumphal
of propaganda archway of pink-and-
(158084) showing cream stone layers
allegorical and leading to the Giants
mythological gures Staircase was com-
proffering fruits of missioned by Doge
the sea to Venice. Foscari in 1438.

$ Rape of
Europe ( Coronation
the Virgin
of

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cal work (1580) in inspired remains of
the Anticollegio Guarientos fresco,
shows Europe sitting discovered beneath
on a bull, alias Jove, who The Triumph of Tintorettos Paradise, are
is nuzzling her foot. Venice, Tintoretto housed in a side room,
with panels explaining

% Drunkenness of Noah
A powerful sculpture from
the restoration techniques.

the early 1400s adorns the

faades southeast corner. Noah, )
Wellheads
Elaborate 16th-century well-
inebriated and half-naked before heads were constructed to drain
his sons, is intended to portray water from the gutters to the
the weakness of man. central courtyard.

14 For more Venetian artists and architects See pp445

Top 10 Events in
the Venetian
The Extent of the
Republic Venetian Republic
1 Venice founded on 25 In its earliest days, Venice was little more than a

Venices Top 10
April (St Marks Day, huddle of islands in the middle of a shallow marshy
AD 421) lagoon, settled by a band of refugees from the
2 First doge, Paoluccio Veneto region. Yet over the centuries it developed into
Anafesto, elected a mighty republic reaching south to the Mediter-
(697) ranean and north to the Alps, based
3 St Marks body on the concept of trade. Salt was
brought to stored in massive warehouses,
Venice (828) there were dealings in exotic spices
4 Ruthless siege of and wondrous fabrics from the East,
Constantinople crusades were organized and tted
(present-day Istanbul) out here and relics procured. Its
during Fourth Crusade main population probably never
under Doge Enrico exceeded 160,000, however well
Dandolo (1204) beyond the walled port towns
5 Venice loses 60 per strung down the Dalmatian coast
cent of its population were far-ung outposts such as
to the Black Crete and Cyprus. These
Death (1348) A doctor during dominions protected key
6 Doge Marin Falier the Black Death passages in commerce with the
decapitated for Arabic countries. Westward across
conspiracy (1355) the Po plain, Venices inuence took in Treviso, Vicenza
7 Genoese defeated at and Verona, extending all the way to Bergamo on the
Battle of Chioggia, outskirts of Milan and the mighty Visconti dynasty.
leaving Venice to reign
over the Adriatic and
Mediterranean (1381)
8 Victory over Turks at
Battle of Lepanto
(1571)
9 After 25 years of war,
Crete is lost to the
Turks (1669)
0 Napoleon invades the
Veneto, bringing about
the fall of the Venetian
Republic (1797)

Marine Supremacy
The Republics gaining of
maritime power is cele-
brated in The Victorious
Return of Doge Andrea
Contarini after Triumph in
Chioggia by Paolo
Veronese (152588).

15
 Piazza San Marco $ Campanile
Incomparable views
Long the political and religious heart of Venice, of the city and lagoon
can be had by taking the
its hard to believe Piazza San Marco was once elevator to the top of this
little more than a monastery garden crossed by 98.5-m (323-ft) bell
Venices Top 10

a stream. The glittering basilica and Doges tower. Erstwhile light-

house, watch tower and
Palace command the east side of the square, torture chamber, it was
while other stately buildings along its borders masterfully rebuilt to its
have been the backdrop for magnicent proces- 16th-century design
following its clamorous
sions celebrating victorious commanders, visiting collapse in 1902.
dignitaries and festivals. The western end
was remodelled by Napoleon, who wished
to construct a royal palace here. Today the
piazza continues to bustle, with a museum
complex (see p18), elegant cafs, live
orchestras, costumed Carnival crowds not
to mention duck-boards when it oods.

Top 10 Sights
1 Basilica San Marco
2 Doges Palace
3 Torre dellOrologio
Bas-relief, Doges Palace
4 Campanile
faade 5 Piazzetta
6 Columns of San
An after-dinner drink
in the piazza on Marco & San Teodoro
summer evenings is 7 Piazzetta dei Leoncini
accompanied by the 8 Procuratie Vecchie &
caf orchestras. Nuove
9 Caff Florian
The best time to 0 Giardinetti Reali
appreciate the
beauty of the square
is early morning, ! Basilica
Marco
San
when only the city See pp811.
sweepers are here.

San Marco @ Doges Palace

See pp1215.
Map Q5 Campanile:
Open EasterOct: 9am
7:30pm daily; NovEaster: Torre dellOrologio
A marvel to behold,
9:30am3:45pm Mon the Renaissance-style
Fri, 9:30am4:45pm Sat clock tower features two
Sun; admission 6.00 bronze moors (right)
Caff Florian: 041 520 hammering out the hours
56 41: open 10am on the upper terrace. At
midnight (closed Wed in Epiphany and Ascension
winter) Museo Correr there is an hourly proces-
Complex: Open AprOct: sion of clockwork Magi led
9am7pm; NovMar: by an angel. According to
9am5pm; admission 11 legend, the craftsmen
(includes Doges Palace) were blinded to prevent
them repeating the work.

16 For more on Museo Correr Complex See p18

 Plan of Piazza
San Marco 3 7
8
1

Museo 4 2
Correr
89 5

Venices Top 10
0 6
Libreria
Sansoviniana
% Piazzetta
Once an inlet for boats and witness to the arrival
of distinguished visitors during the Republics heyday,
this now fully paved mini square fronts the lagoon. ( Caff Florian
Reputedly Europes
rst coffee house (below),
the premises still retain
their 1720 wood-
panelling, marble-topped
tables and gilt-framed
mirrors (see p75).

) Giardinetti Reali
These shady public
gardens, created during
the Napoleonic era, took
the place of boatyards
and grain stores, situated
just behind the pano-
ramic waterfront.

Venices Bells
Booming through the
city, the ve bells in
the Campanile have
^ Columns
of San & Piazzetta
Leoncini
dei marked Venices
rhythms for centuries.
Marco and Site of a former vegetable The Malecio bell
San Teodoro market, a pair of lions announced an execu-
These two (leoni) in red Verona tion, the Nona rang at
granite columns stone have been crouch- midday, the Trottiera
(right) with sym- ing here since 1722. spurred on the nobles
bols of the horses for assemblies
saints were
erected in 1172 * Procuratie
and Nuove
Vecchie in the Doges Palace
and the Mezza Terza
by Nicol These elegant 15th- marked a session of
Barattieri. century buildings were the Senate. The
Public execu- the residence of the Pro- Marangona still tolls
tions were curators, responsible for at midnight.
held here. state administration.

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Left Libreria Sansoviniana staircase ceiling Centre Bellini Room Right Correr Ballroom

Museo Correr Complex

! Biblioteca
Ceiling
Marciana
^ Map of Venice
Pride of place in Room 32 of
The ceiling vault of the opulent the Museo Correr goes to Jacopo
reading room (sale monumentali), de Barbaris prospective map-
inside the Libreria Sansoviniana, layout of Venice (14971500),
collapsed in 1545 and its archi- painstakingly engraved on six
tect Sansovino imprisoned he pear-wood panels.
was released to complete the
job at his own expense. Titian
selected artists for the decora- & Bellini Room
Works by the talented Bellini
tions; Veronese was awarded a family are on display in Room 36
gold chain for the best work. of the Pinacoteca: the poignant
Dead Christ Supported by Two

@ Libreria
Staircase
Sansoviniana Angels (14535) by the best
known, Giovanni; head of the
Bedecked with gilt and stucco family, Jacopos Crucixion
decorations by Alessandro (1450) and son Gentiles portrait
Vittoria, the 16th-century stair- of Doge Giovanni Mocenigo (1475).
case leads from a monumental
entrance on the piazza to the
halls of the old library. * Canova Statues
Foremost sculptor of his
time, works by Antonio Canova

Veneziano Paintings
This prolic Byzantine
(17671822) in the Museo Correr
include his acclaimed statue
artist is featured in the Daedalus and Icarus.
Pinacotecas Room 25 (part of
Museo Correr), with glowing
two-dimensional religious ( Narwhal Tusk
Once prized as the
portraits (12901302). horn of the fabled unicorn,
this 1.6-m-long (5-ft) tusk

$ Correr Ballroom
This showy Neo-Classical
from the rare whale has
been superbly carved
creation was built for Napoleon. with Jesses and Jesuss
It is now used for exhibitions. family tree (Room 40 in
Museo Correr).

% Two Venetian Ladies

Carpaccios masterpiece of
) Crafts & Guilds
well-dressed ladies (150010) is Wooden sandals 60
in Room 38 of the Museo cm (2 ft) high, inlaid with
Correr. First thought to depict mother-of-pearl, illus-
courtesans, the women are, trate the stiff demands
in fact, awaiting their menfolks Venus statue, of 15th17th-century
return from hunting. Canova fashions (Room 48).

18 The complex on San Marco includes Museo Correr, Libreria

Sansoviniana and the Archeological Museum
 Top 10 Historic
Events in Piazza
Acqua Alta Flooding
Acqua Alta (high water) has long been disruptive to
San Marco
the city between October and March. As warning
1 Foundations of Doges sirens ll the air, people drag out their waterproof

Venices Top 10
Palace laid (AD 814) boots, shopkeepers rush to put up protective barriers
2 Construction of basilica and street-sweepers lay out duck-boards in low-lying
started (828) spots. Venice and its lagoon are subject to the tides
3 First bullght held (1162) of the Adriatic Sea but ood levels are caused by the
4 Square paved with brick, coincidence of low atmospheric pressure, strong
herringbone-style (1267) sirocco winds from the south and natural high tides
5 Square paved with due to moon phases. Piazza San Marco is among the
volcanic trachyte blocks most vulnerable spots. The ood gates designed for
(172235) the Lido sea entrances are held by many experts to
6 Napoleon demolishes be both useless and harmful to the lagoon, however
San Geminiano church there are plans for an elaborate drainage system on
to make way for Ala the piazza, dredging canals and raising paving levels.
Napoleonica (1810)
7 Campanile crumbles to
the ground (1902)
8 Record ood 1.94 m
(6.4 ft) above sea level
(4 November 1966)
9 Pink Floyd rock concert
attracts 100,000 (1989)
0 Campanile stormed by
separatists (1997)

The Acqua Alta

Being in a vulnerable
position on the edge of
the lagoon, Piazza San
Marco has been
ooded by high tides
throughout its history.

Piazza San Marcos worst oods, November 1966

19
 Grand Canal
Venices majestic highway, the Canal Grande, is Top 10 Sights
only one of the 177 canals owing through the city, 1 Fondaco dei Turchi
but at some 4 km (2.5 miles) in length, 3070 m 2 Ca Pesaro
Venices Top 10

(98230 ft) in width and averaging 4.5 m (15 ft) 3 Rialto Bridge
in depth, it certainly earns its name. Snaking its 4 Riva del Vin
way through the city with a double curve, its banks 5 Ca Rezzonico
6 Accademia Bridge
are lined with exquisite palaces, while on its waters
7 Ca Dario
colourful otillas of gondolas, ferries, taxi launches, 8 Santa Maria delle Salute
high-speed police boats and barges groaning 9 Punta della Dogana
under loads of fresh produce, provide endless 0 Harrys Bar
fascination. In 1818, when the water was
cleaner, Lord Byron swam all the way
down the Grand Canal from the Lido.

! Fondaco
Turchi
dei

With an exotic air

and distinctive
Fondaco dei Turchi faade round arches, this
Veneto-Byzantine
Grab the front seats building (1225) was
on vaporetto line the Turkish trade
No. 1 for the trip of
centre for 200
years. It is now the
a lifetime.
Natural History
Museum (see p64).
To beat the crowds,
either start out from
Piazzale Roma @ Ca Pesaro
This colossal
heading towards San Baroque palace,
Marco late afternoon decorated with
or evening, or take diamond-point
the reverse direction ashlar work, was
in the morning. the nal creation
of architect Long-
The Grand Canal runs
from Piazzale Roma, the
hena. Home to the
citys modern art Rialto Bridge
One of the citys most familiar
bus terminal and car collections, it is views, the striking 28-m (92-ft) span,
park area, to Piazza San beautifully oodlit 8-m (26-ft) high Istrian stone Ponte
Marco. It is navigable at night (see p41). di Rialto (below) dates from 1588.
courtesy of ferries Nos.
1 (all stops) and 2 (main
stops only).

20 For more Venice bridges See pp467

 Venices Top 10
$ Riva del Vin
A sunny quayside
with a string of open-air
^ Accademia Bridge
restaurants, this is one of
the few accessible banks % Ca Rezzonico
The nest feature of
The lovely wooden
Ponte dellAccademia,
of the Grand Canal. this imposing palace is built in 1932 by the
Barrels of wine (vino) its grandiose staircase. engineer Miozzi, was
used to be off-loaded Today it is a museum of intended as a temporary
here, hence the name. 18th-century Venice. measure until a more
substantial structure was
designed, but it is now a
permanent xture. It
affords stunning views of
the Grand Canal.

Wave-induced
Damage
Damage to buildings
caused by wash has
worsened of late with
the spiralling increase of
motor-propelled craft.
Waves provoked by all
manner of boats eat
into foundations of
buildings set on the
waters edge, as well as
making life harder for
the gondoliers. Speed
limits aim to curb this:
7 kmph (4.5 mph) for
private craft and 11 kmph
(7 mph) for public wate-
rbuses on the Grand
& Ca Dario
With an ornamental ( Punta
Dogana
della Canal. Narrower canals
mean 5 kmph (3 mph),
Renaissance faade stud- The gure of Fortune
whereas 20 kmph
ded with multicoloured stands atop the erstwhile
(12.5 mph) is the maxi-
stone medallions, this customs house, doubling
mum on the lagoon.
lopsided palace is sup- as a weather vane. This
posedly cursed due to a is where the Grand Canal
number of misfortunes joins St Marks Basin and
that have overtaken its the lagoon.
various owners.

Santa Maria della ) Harrys Bar

Legendary watering
* Salute hole of Ernest Heming-
Longhenas 17th-century way, this is also where
masterpiece of sculpted the Bellini apritif was
whorls beneath a tower- invented (see p57).
ing dome, this church Opened in 1931 by Arrigo
commemorates the end Cipriani, it was named Stonework damaged
of a devastating plague in after the American who by waves
the city (see p38). funded the enterprise.

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Left Traghetto on the Grand Canal Centre Vaporetto stop Right Motonave on the lagoon

Watercraft of Venice
! Gondola
Most commonly seen % Sanpierota
This at-bottomed rowing
transporting tourists, a larger boat is named after the
version is also used for the inhabitants of San Pietro in Volta
cross-canal ferry (see p135), in the southern lagoon (see
while the smaller gondolino is a p117). Once used for transport-
slender racing craft. ing sh to Venice, nowadays it is
tted with an outboard motor

@ Vaporetto
Strictly speaking, this is the
and photogenic oblique sail.

capacious rounded waterbus,

now also seen in an ecological ^ Bragozzo
With a gently rounded prow
electric model. A slimmer and stern, this brightly coloured
motoscafo serves the outer runs sailing boat was traditionally
and narrow canals with relatively used for shing by the inhabi-
low bridges. tants of Chioggia (see p117).

& Fire Boat

From their station near Ca
Foscari, the red launches are
called both to deal with res and
to rescue submerged obstacles
and crumbling faades.

Vaporetto * Garbage Vessel

The citys hefty waste-
collecting AMAV barges trundle

Sandolo
A slim lightweight boat
over the lagoon with the days
rubbish, as well as carrying out
perfectly suited to hunting and environmental monitoring.
shing in the shallow waters of
the lagoon, not to mention
racing. Painted black, these ( Ambulance
Launches
and Police

imitation gondolas can deceive These modern craft attract plenty

tourists on the back canals. of attention as they roar down
the canals only the emergency

$ Topo
The most common barge for
categories are allowed to
disregard the citys speed limits.
transporting goods, it can be
seen loaded with everything
from washing machines to demi- ) Car Ferry
These brand new giants con-
johns, often with a live dog vey all manner of motor vehicles
gurehead on the prow. from the Tronchetto to the Lido.

22 For more on getting around Venice See p135

 Top 10 Gondola
Features
Venices Gondolas
The quintessential sleek Venetian gondola has been
1 Forcola (rowlock) plying the citys canals since as early as the 11th
2 Ferro (prow bracket) century, although it did not take on its present

Venices Top 10
3 Hippocampus (side graceful form until the late 1400s. Compared to a
ornament) mere 405 gondolas on the
4 Night lamp waterways today, as many as
5 Bronze stern decoration 10,000 were in use in the late
6 Ribbed oar 19th century: bridges were
7 Felze (cabin) once few and far between
8 Gondoliers foot rest and gondolas acted as ferries
9 Gondoliers striped shirt between one island and
0 Gondoliers straw hat another, a custom that
continues to this day across
the Grand Canal.
A handful of
gondola yards still Gondolier in
construct the boats traditional dress
as well as carrying out repairs, such as
San Trovaso in Dorsoduro (see p89). Its a
costly and complex craft eight different
types of wood are needed for a total of
280 pieces to put together the
asymmetrical craft, 11 m (36 ft) in length
and 1.42 m (4.5 ft) in width, at a cost
approaching 25,000 euros. A gondola
weighs more than 350 kg (770 lb),
including a 30-kg (66-lb) ferro (iron
bracket) on the prow, to offset the weight
of the rower. Originally painted in bright
colours, the black gondolas that you see
today were decreed by the Senate to
Gondola mooring post prevent excessive shows of wealth.

La Sensa Festival (see p62)

23
 Accademia Galleries
A dazzling collection of masterpieces spanning the
full development of Venetian art from Byzantine to
Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo, the Gallerie
Venices Top 10

dellAccademia is Venices equivalent of the Ufzi

in Florence. Giovanni Battista Piazzetta started the
collection in 1750 to serve as models for the art
school; in 1807 it was boosted by Napoleon with @ The Tempest
This enigmatic 1506
the addition of works from suppressed churches. portrayal of a woman
The same year the collection moved to its present suckling her child is by
premises, occupying three former religious estab- Giorgione (Room 5). The
overall impression is of
lishments: the 12th15th-century Scuola Grande di gures and the dream-
Santa Maria della Carit and its adjoining church, like, stormy landscape
and a 12th-century monastery remodelled by blended into one whole.

Palladio in the 1500s. More recently, in the

1940s, Carlo Scarpa modernized
the layout (see p45).

Top 10 Works
1 San Giobbe Altarpiece
2 The Tempest
3 Supper in the House of Levi
4 Piet
5 Meeting and Departure of the
Accademia Galleries
entrance Betrothed Ursula and Ereo
6 Procession in St Marks Square
Read the helpful free
7 Madonna dellArancio
information sheets
available in each 8 Coronation of the Virgin
room. They contain 9 Portrait of a Gentleman
almost entirely the 0 Portraits by Rosalba Carriera
same text as the
audio guide.

Campo della Carit

! San Giobbe Altarpiece
Giovanni Bellinis
Dorsoduro 1050 gloriously inspirational
Map L6 altarpiece (Room 2), was
041 522 22 47 painted in 1487 for the
Open 8:15am7:15pm Church of San Giobbe.
daily (2pm Mon; last It is regarded as one of
admission 30 minutes the nest examples of
before closing); closed 1 Sacra Conversazione,
Jan, 1 May, 25 Dec which was central to
Admission 6.50 15th-century Venetian
Quadreria Corridor: art. The presence of
041 522 22 47 St Sebastian and St
(reservations essential); Roch alongside the
opening times vary, Virgin suggest the
phone to check; tours in aftermath of plague,
Italian only, free of charge while angel musicians
Bookshop www. pay homage to San
gallerieaccademia.org Giobbe, patron saint
of music.

24 For more Venice museums and galleries See pp4041

 Supper in the
House of Levi $ Piet
Titians last work
4 3
The forceful canvas (1576) is unnished but it
by Veronese (1573) is also considered his 9
occupies an entire best (Room 10), imbued
wall of Room 10 as it is with golden light
1

Venices Top 10
(below) and caused and a piercing sense 2
7
controversy in its of anguish.
time. The church
6 5
authorities, who
commissioned it as % Meeting and
Departure of the 0 8
The Last Supper, Betrothed Ursula
were angered by the and Ereo
inclusion of dogs, Part of Carpaccios
buffoons, drunken magnicent narrative
Germans, dwarfs and cycle (1495) about a Bookshop
other such absurdi- Breton princess and an
ties so Veronese English prince can be Gallery Floorplan
changed the title. seen in Room 21.

) Portraits by
Rosalba Carriera
As a female artist in
demand by 18th-century
high society, Carriera
(self-portrait below) was
a rarity for her time. Her
late-Baroque works in
Room 17 display the soft
romantic pastels that
became her trademark.

Procession
^ in St Marks * Coronation
Virgin
of the

Square This resplendent polyptych

Part of Gentile (1350) by Venices leading Gallery Guide
Bellinis spectacular 14th-century artist, Paolo The vast gallery is
cycle (1496) of the St Veneziano, is the rst work organized in chronolog-
Marks Day proces- in Room 1. Flanking the ical order for the most
sion in 1444 is seen sumptuous Byzantine- part and the 24 rooms,
in Room 20. inspired centre are events labelled with roman
from the life of Christ. numerals, are equipped

& La Madonna with explanatory cards

dellArancio
This exquisite work ( Portrait
Gentleman
of a in English. The Quad-
reria corridor is lled
(14968) by Cima Lorenzo Lottos sombre with masterpieces and
da Conegliano, image of a melancholic man is visited free of charge.
painted for a Murano of means in his study (1528) Some changes to the
Franciscan church, is possibly a self portrait oorplan may result
is enlivened with (Room 7). Lotto was known from extensive restor-
partridges and plant for work entailing psycho- ation of the galleries.
life (Room 2). logical insights.

For more on Venice artists See p44 25

 Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
A masterpiece of Venetian Gothic ecclesiastical architecture, this cavernous
15th-century church for Franciscan friars took more than 100 years to
complete, along with its brother SS Giovanni e Paolo (see p38), and a
Venices Top 10

further 26 years for the consecration of the main altar. A wonderful series of
art treasures is held within the deceptively gloomy interior, which is almost
100 m (330 ft) long and 50 m (165 ft) across, from priceless canvases by
Titian and Bellini to tombs of doges and artists such as Canova.

Top 10 Features
1 Assumption of the Virgin
@ Rood Screen
A beautifully carved
blend of Renaissance and
2 Rood Screen Gothic elements by Pietro
3 Choir Stalls Lombardo and Bartolomeo
4 Madonna Enthroned with Bon (1475), the screen
Saints divides the worship area
and nave (below).
5 Campanile
6 Canovas Mausoleum
Titians monument
7 Monument to Doge
Francesco Foscari
There are some great 8 Statue of John the Baptist
cafs and eateries in 9 Monument to Titian
Campo dei Frari with
0 Mausoleum of Doge
views of the church.
Giovanni Pesaro
Youngsters will love
the nativity scene
with day-night
lighting effects and ! Assumption
the Virgin
of
moving gures at Titians glowing 1518
Christmas time. depiction of the trium-
phant ascent of Mary
Campo dei Frari, San shows her robed in crim-
Polo son accompanied by a
Map L3 semi-circle of saints, while
041 275 04 62 the 12 Apostles are left
Open 9am6pm Mon gesticulating in
Sat, 16pm Sun; wonderment
closed 1 Jan, below. This
Easter, brilliant
15 Aug, canvas on
25 Dec the high
Admis- altar is the
sion 2.50 inevitable
focus of
the church.

Choir Stalls
Unique for Venice, the
original three tiers of 124
friars seats deserve exami-
nation for their fascinating
inlaid woodwork. Crafted by
Marco Cozzi in 1468, they
show the inuence of
northern European styles.

26 For more Venice churches See pp389

$ Madonna
Enthroned
1
7
4
with Saints 8
Tucked away in the
sacristy, and still in
its original engraved 3
5 2

Venices Top 10
frame, is another
delight for Bellini fans
(1488). It
seems painted 0
with
molten
gems,
wrote Henry 9
James of the 6
triptych.
% Campanile
The robust 14th-
century bell tower set into Church Floorplan
the churchs left transept
is the second tallest in
Venice.
) Mausoleum
of Doge
Giovanni Pesaro
The monsters and black
marble gures supporting
the sarcophagus of this
macabre Baroque monu-
ment prompted art critic
John Ruskin to write it
seems impossible for
false taste and base
feeling to sink lower.

State Archives
The labyrinthine mona-
stery and courtyards
adjoining the church
have been home to

^ Canovas
Mausoleum * Statue of John
the Baptist
Venices State Archives
since the fall of the
This colossal monument, The inspirational wood Republic. Its 300 rooms
based on Canovas statue from 1450 (left), and approximately
Neo-Classical design created especially for 70 km (43 miles) of
for Titians tomb, the church by artist shelves are loaded with
which was never Donatello (1386 precious records docu-
built, was a tribute 1466), stands in menting the history of
by the sculptors the Florentine Venice right back to the
followers in 1822. chapel. The 9th century, including
emaciated gure is the Golden Book
Monument particularly lifelike.
& to Doge
register of the Venetian
aristocracy. Scholars
Francesco Foscari
A ne Renaissance ( Monument
to Titian
enter the building via
the Oratorio di San
tribute to the man Titian was afforded Nicol della Lattuga
responsible for special authorization (1332), named after the
Venices mainland for burial here after miraculous recovery of
expansion. his death during a Procurator of San
Foscari was the the 1576 plague, Marco thanks to the
subject of Lord Byrons although this sturdy mau- healing qualities of a
The Two Foscari, turned soleum was not built for lettuce (lattuga).
into an opera by Verdi. another 300 years.

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 Top 10 Sights
Rialto Market 1 Fresh Produce Market
The commercial hub of Venice is as bustling today 2 Pescheria
as it has always been records tell of markets 3 San Giacomo di Rialto
here since 1097. The area is also the citys histori- 4 Public Rostrum
Venices Top 10

cal heart and took its name from Rivoaltus, the 5 Palazzo dei Camerlenghi
high consolidated terrain that guaranteed early 6 Gondola Ferry
7 Banco Giro Arcade
settlers ood-free premises. The majority of build-
8 Ruga degli Oreci
ings, however, date from the 16th century, due to
9 Grand Canal Views
a re which swept through Rialto in 1514. During 0 Fabbriche Nuove
Carnival the stall-holders don medieval costume to
vie with each other
for custom and only
the new awnings
and electronic cash
registers let slip the
modern world.

Fabbriche Nuove arcades

In addition to fresh
fruit from the market,
picnic supplies can
be bought at the
delicatessens and
bakeries in the
neighbourhood.

San Polo
Map P2
Fresh produce market:
@ Pescheria
7:30am1pm MonSat;
Pescheria: 7:30am1pm
! Fresh
Market
Produce Writhing eels, soft-
shelled crabs, huge sword-
TueSat A treat for the senses, sh and crimson-eshed
with artistic piles of lusci- fresh tuna are among the
ous peaches and cherries, stars of the 1907 Neo-
thorny artichokes and red Gothic sh market hall
chicory from Treviso. Fruit, (above), barely out of reach
vegetables and sh tend of the scavenging,
to be strictly seasonal. screeching seagulls.

San Giacomo
di Rialto
The oldest church in Venice
claims to have a foundation
set by a pious carpenter in
the 5th century, although
the present building is
medieval. The Gothic portico
and 24-hour clock are well
worth a look.

28 For more on shopping in Venice See p138

 $ Public Rostrum
New laws and
names of criminals were
announced atop this por-
phyry column, supported
by a stone gure known as

Venices Top 10
il gobbo (hunchback).

% Palazzo dei
Camerlenghi
This lop-sided 1525 palace
(right) once imprisoned debtors
on the ground oor, but the
top oors were ofces for the
city treasurers (camerlenghi).

^ Gondola Ferry
A must for every visitor
is a trip on the traghetto
ferry across the Grand
Canal one of only eight
still in operation. Custom
dictates that passengers
should remain standing.

& Banco Giro Arcade

Merchants gathered to
do business deals outside
the citys rst bank set up
in 1157, now a wine bar. The
state abolished private
institutions in 1585, prot-
ing from the activity.

* Ruga degli Orefici

This lovely covered
passageway decorated with
frescoes has been home to
silversmiths, goldsmiths and
silk traders since the 1300s.

) Fabbriche
Nuove ( Grand Canal Views
The Erberia, right on
Uniformed carabinieri the Grand Canal, makes a
(police) patrol the wonderful spot for boat-
elongated law courts watching since the
edging the Grand Canal relocation of the wholesale Place Names
(below). Designed in market from here to Rialto markets narrow
15525 by Sansovino Tronchetto in the 1990s. alleyways carry names
they are recognizable such as Oreci (gold-
by their 25 plain smiths), Pescaria (sh-
arcades. mongers) and Erberia
(vegetables), because
the same type of shops
once stood together.
Local eateries for
market traders also had
evocative names such
as Scimia (Monkey) and
Do Mori (Two Moors).

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 Torcello
Some of the most breathtaking Byzantine mosaics in the world, found in the
lagoons oldest building, the Torcello basilica, reward those who visit this laid-
back island, a beautiful 60-minute ferry ride from northern Venice. From the
Venices Top 10

5th century, mainlanders eeing invading Lombards and Huns ventured across
tidal ats to found a settlement that grew to 20,000 and lasted 1,000 years.
However few clues to the past remain, as the canals silted up, malaria
decimated the population and the power base shifted to Venice once and for
all. Today Torcello is home to a handful of gardeners and shermen.
Top 10 Sights
1 Basilica Exterior
2 Doomsday Mosaics
3 Apse Mosaics
4 Iconostasis
Santa Fosca faade 5 Paving
6 Campanile
Insect repellent is a 7 Throne of Attila
must in summer as 8 Museo dellEstuario
erce mosquitoes 9 Santa Fosca
have colonized the 0 Locanda Cipriani
open lagoon.

Boat line LN from the

Fondamente Nuove via ! Basilica Exterior
A miraculous
Murano and Burano or survivor, this striking
from San Marco via Lido cathedral was founded
Map H1 in 639 but underwent
Basilica di Santa Maria radical restructuring in
dellAssunta: 041 270 1008. It retains its
2464; open MarOct: Romanesque form, light
10:30am6pm daily, brick walls and an arcad-
NovFeb: 10am5pm ed 9th-century portico.
daily; admission 3.00
Apse Mosaics,
Campanile: open Mar
Oct: 10:30am5:30pm @ Doomsday
Mosaics, Basilica
Basilica
This moving 13th-
daily, NovFeb: In these 1213th-century century mosaic
10am5pm; admission marvels (below) the shows the Virgin in
3.00; audio guide. Universal Judgment is a blue robe with
Santa Fosca: open for dramatically depicted in gold fringing, cradling
worship only. superbly restored her radiant child in a
Museo dellEstuario: scenes of devils, angels, gentle stance. Below
041 730 761; open wild beasts and res. are the 12 Apostles
MarOct: 10:30am standing in a
5:30pm TueSun, meadow of owers.
NovFeb: 10am5pm
TueSun; closed public
hols; admission 3.00. $ Iconostasis,
Basilica
Exquisite marble panels show
peacocks drinking at the foun-
tain of eternal life, diminutive
lions posing under a tree of
tendrils loaded with birds,
while six columns support
15th-century paintings of the
Apostles with the Virgin.

30 For more on the Northern Lagoon islands See pp10813

% Paving, Basilica
In vivid swirls of
colours, rivalling the
ooring in Basilica San
Marco, are brilliant 11th-
century tesserae of

Venices Top 10
stone and glass. Cubes,
semi-circles and triangles
are laid into square
designs. The oor level
was raised 30 cm (1 ft)
during the basilicas
reconstruction.
* Museo
dellEstuario
An intriguing if modest
collection of archaeologi-
cal nds from the island
and priceless treasures
from the church, are
housed in adjoining
Gothic buildings (above).

Attila the Hun

The Scourge of God,
otherwise known as the
King of the Huns, ruled
from AD 43453 with
an empire stretching
from the Alps and the
Baltic towards the
Caspian Sea. As part of
his campaign against
the Roman Empire,
Attila attacked the cities
of Milan, Verona and
Padua causing refugees

^ Campanile
The views from this ( Santa Fosca
Alongside the
to ee to Torcello. Burn-
ing the cathedral town
simple 55-m (180-ft) bell basilica is this elegant of Aquileia gave him
tower range over the church based on a Greek special satisfaction his
vast expanse of the cross design, encircled men raised a hill in
lagoon, with its by a ve-sided portico Udine so he could enjoy
meandering canals and with columns and carved the spectacle.
tidal ats, to the Adriatic capitals. The inside of the
Sea, Venice itself and church is usually closed
even north to the Alps on at lunchtime.
a clear winters day.
) Locanda Cipriani
& Throne of Attila
By popular belief
A favourite of Ernest
Hemingway, who
this marble armchair stayed here in
(right) was the 1948, the quiet
throne of the king charm of this
of the Huns, guesthouse has
though his- attracted
torical sources VIPs since it
claim it was for opened in Attila, barbaric
the islands 1938 (see King of the Huns
magistrates. p146).

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 Campo Santa Margherita
This cheery, picturesque square in the district of Dorsoduro is a hive of activity
day in, day out. It owes its name to the Christian martyr St Margaret of Antioch,
possibly a ctitious gure but highly popular in medieval times. Patron saint
Venices Top 10

of expectant mothers, she is depicted in a niche on the squares northern wall

with her emblem, the dragon. The squares capacious form, exploited by local
children on bicycles and in-line skates, is due to an ambitious enlargement
project in the 1800s which opened up the south end by lling in canals.

Top 10 Sights
1 Ex Chiesa di Santa Margherita
2 Palazzo Foscolo-Corner
3 Scuola Grande dei Carmini
4 Calle del Forno
5 Casa dei Varoteri
6 Corte del Fondaco
7 Chiesa di Santa Maria dei
Carmini
8 The House of the Moor
9 Rio Novo
Chiesa dei Carmini faade 0 Altana Terraces

Numerous take-away
pizza slice outlets and ! Ex Chiesa di Santa
Margherita
bars serving sand- A writhing 14th-century
wiches (tramezzini) dragon symbolizing the
and rolls (panini) make martyrdom of the saint
for a cheap lunch, and enlivens the foot of the bell
allow for the kids to tower of the former church.
run around. It has been restored by the
university as the Auditorium
Dorsoduro Santa Margherita.
Map K5
Scuola Grande dei
Carmini: 041 528 9420; @ Palazzo
Corner
Foscolo-

open AprOct: 9am6pm This beautiful palace (below)

MonSat, 9am4pm Sun; is virtually unchanged since
NovMar: 9am4pm daily; the 1300s and instantly
admission 5.00. distinguishable by its deep
overhanging eaves. A strik-
ing Byzantine-style lunette,
bearing an inset with the
family crest, tops
the entrance
portal.
Scuola Grande
dei Carmini
Glorious rooms deco-
rated with Tiepolos
masterpieces are
highlights of this con-
fraternity. The upstairs
ceiling shows St Simeon
Stock Receiving the
Scapular from the Virgin.

32 For more on Venices Dorsoduro district See pp8893

$ Calle del Forno
An unusual series of % Casa dei Varoteri
A splendid bas-relief
medieval-style projec- of the Virgin sheltering a
tions from a rst-oor group of tradesmen in
dwelling, partly held up adoration adorns the
by brick columns, is one former tanners guild

Venices Top 10
of the features of this dating from 1725.
busy thoroughfare Because of its isolated
leading to Piazzale Roma position, it was once Rio Terr dei
and the bus terminal. The mistakenly thought to be Catecumeni, Dorsoduro
street is named after a the house of the citys
long-gone bakery (forno). executioner. Rio Terr
Rio is a common name
for canal, while terr
means lled-in. Dating
back to the 14th
century, the practice of
lling in waterways was
particularly widespread
in the 1800s to provide
extra pedestrian space.
Some would be covered
over with a system of
low-slung arches so as
not to obstruct water
ow, exemplied by Via
Garibaldi in Castello
(see p102). Recent
campaigns, however,
have encouraged the
reverse procedure, with
Cannaregios Rio della
Crea re-opened.

) Altana Terraces
These timber roof
platforms were common
in Venetian palaces and
^ Corte del Fondaco
A charming covered * The House of
the Moor
used by the ladies of the
house for bleaching their
passageway leads Research has proved that hair, which they exposed
through to this minor Shakespeares Othello to the sun through a
courtyard where curious was based on Cristoforo crownless wide-brimmed
low bricked-in arches Moro, son of a noble hat. They are now used
indicate the former site family sent to govern the for washing and drying
of a 1700s our store. island of Cyprus from clothes, and partying on
The name fondaco or 1508. This house at balmy summer evenings.
store derived from the No. 2615 is his
Arabic fonduq. former home.

& Chiesa di Santa Rio Novo

Maria dei Carmini ( Excavated in
This richly adorned 19323 to form a
church happily survived short cut from
Napoleons suppression Piazzale Roma to
of the Carmelite order of the Grand Canal,
monks in the adjoining the canal (right)
monastery. Many of its has been closed
13th-century features are to vaporetti since
intact, such as the the 1990s, due to
sculpted entrance porch. building damage.

33
 Peggy Guggenheim Collection
The delightfully spacious, light-lled Collezione
Peggy Guggenheim is home to works by more than @ Bird
Space
in

200 contemporary artists representing powerful This polished

Venices Top 10

avant garde movements such as Cubism, Futurism brass sculpture

(193240) was
and Surrealism. The landmark collection, put once classied by
together by its far-sighted namesake, is housed in US customs as a
the 18th-century Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, known stair-rail, thus
subject to duty.
as the unnished palace because of its one- Its creator was
storey construction. As well as the wonderful works Romanian artist
of art on display inside the gallery, there is also a Constantin
Brancusi
striking sculpture garden and the former home of (18761957).
Peggy Guggenheim to visit.

Top 10 Works of Art

1 The Poet
2 Bird in Space
3 Attirement of the Bride
4 Empire of Light
Palazzo Venier dei Leoni
faade
5 Woman Walking
6 The Moon Woman
Take a break on the 7 Magic Garden
cafs shady
8 Mobile
verandah for a light
snack or a meal.
9 Angel of the City
0 Three Standing Figures
Watch the sun
setting on the terrace
directly on the Grand ! The Poet
A wonderful starting
Canal during the late point is this portrait (1911) by
evening openings. legendary Spanish artist
Pablo Picasso (18811973),
Fondamenta Venier dei from his early Cubist period.
Leoni, Dorsoduro 704 The gure is executed from a
(2nd entrance Calle S limited palette of ochre and
Cristoforo, Dorsoduro dark browns (below).
701)
Map D5
041 240 54 11
www.guggenheim-
venice.it
Open 10am6pm
WedMon; closed 25
Dec
Admission 10
Coffee shop Attirement
the Bride
of

Audio guides This portrayal (1940) of an

No photography orange-robed bride assis-
Shop ted by mutant animals
and humans (above), is
by Max Ernst (18911976).
The German Surrealist
was married to Guggen-
heim in the 1940s.

34 For more Venice art galleries See pp4041

 Terrace
$ Empire of Light
Magical light effects see darkened 2
9
6
trees and a house silhouetted by a 7
street lamp against a contrasting 1 8 5 34
daytime sky with uffy clouds, in this
work (19534) by Ren Magritte 0 Gianni

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(18981967). The Belgian Surrealist was Mattioli
Collection
renowned for his eccentric subjects.

% Woman Walking
This serene elongated form Key to oorplan
of a truncated female gure (1932),
apparently inspired by Etruscan design, Gallery
is the recognized trademark of the Main
entrance Nasher Sculpture
Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti
Garden
(190166), a short-term participant in
the Surrealist movement.

& Magic Garden

A deliberately child- ) Three Standing
Figures
like, warmly textured Beautifully placed in the
piece (1926) by Paul Klee Nasher Sculpture Garden,
(18791940), with these abstract sculptures
smeary shapes and (1953) by Henry Moore
sketched-in faces and (18981986) were inspi-
buildings (below), fulls red by Italian bell towers.
the artists desire to be
as though newborn to
be almost primitive. Peggy
Guggenheim
This colourful US expat-
riate (18981979) and
heir to a mining fortune
rst came to Europe in
1921, quickly tting into
Bohemian Paris. Resol-
ving to buy a picture a
day, she amassed a
contemporary art collec-
tion which was exhibited
in both London and
New York, before she
made Venice her home
* Mobile
This simple master-
in 1947. She is fondly
remembered by locals
piece of movement (1941) for her faithful dogs and
by Alexander Calder for owning the citys
(18981976), which gave last private gondola.
its name to all mobiles,
hangs in the atrium of
Guggenheims house
and shifts delicately in
the breeze.
^ The Moon
Woman
This vibrant canvas (1942) ( Angel of the City
Set on steps leading
starring a skeletal stick to the terrace, this
gure with an odd, pad- bronze horse and rider
ded curve is an early (1948) by Italian sculptor
work by Jackson Pollock Marino Marini (190180)
(191256), pre-dating his greet passing boats in an Guggenheim and dogs
famous drip technique. outstretched stance.

35
Venices Top 10

Left Getting around on the water Right Crumbling Venetian faade

Frequently Asked Questions

! IsTheoretically,
Venice still sinking?
that all came Do people often fall in
the water?
to a halt when the industries in The odd tourist miscalculates the
Marghera stopped pumping out distance between the quayside
groundwater. However, recent and a waiting water taxi and
studies document both a rise in takes the plunge inevitably
relative sea level, combined with saved by timely intervention
accelerating subsidence due to from a bystander. Be wary of
changes in plate tectonics and moss-covered steps when taking
soft sediments compacting a photograph or a rest and, of
under the weight of buildings. course, dont let young children
out of your sight near water.

@ What do the buildings

stand on?
$ Why dont people restore
In the course of the citys the crumbling buildings?
history, millions of pinewood Strict regulations concern
piles from the Republics faades only porous stucco can
carefully cultivated forests in the be used for renovation as
Alps were driven deep into the anything else tends to come
compressed clay-mud base and, away in sheets in damp, windy
over time, petried in the weather and is a hazard for
absence of oxygen. These were passers-by. As a result, freshly
successively overlaid with plastered faades start crumbling
horizontal planks and marble-like weeks after application due to
Istrian stone slabs which served the high humidity and salt
as the foundations for buildings. content in the air.

% How deep is the lagoon?

At its maximum, 15 m (49 ft)
in the navigable channels dred-
ged for shipping and marked by
bricole poles. Concern about the
danger of silting and obstruction
of the citys lifeline waterways
has always been high one
preventitive measure was to re-
route two rivers into the Adriatic
Sea away from the lagoon. The
Brenta was gradually modied
between 14001600 to have it
ow out after Chioggia, and the
Sile was redirected towards
Venetian brick faade Jesolo in the 1600s.

36
^ Does
boat?
everyone have a
* Can you drink water from
the drinking fountains?
On summer Sundays you would Yes, its the same as the tap
be forgiven for thinking that is water and subject to constant
the case, as families pack small testing and treatment. Until

Venices Top 10
craft with picnic supplies, 1884, when the supply piped
sunshades, shing or stereo from the mainland was
gear and row, sail, punt or speed inaugurated with a
out across the lagoon. Many, of fountain in Piazza
course, need boats for work. On San Marco, the
average, one in two families city depended on
possess a pleasure boat. rainwater which
was meticu-
lously drained
and collected in
cisterns beneath
squares equip-
ped with locked
covered wells. Drinking fountain

( How does the house

numbering system work?
Within each of the citys six
administrative districts (sestiere),
numbers follow the alleyways
along one side at a time, taking
in branch streets and courtyards
when encountered. In Canna-
regio, the most extensive district,
numbers reach 6420. The post-
men are used to this confusing
system, but visitors will need the
name of the alley (calle), square
(campo) or quayside (fondamenta).
Private pleasure boats belonging to
Venice residents

& How many people

actually live in Venice?
The 1997 census states 68,600,
meaning gures have more than Venice house number
halved since the 1950s.
Moreover, this includes Italys
highest percentage of senior ) Isswimming?
the sea safe for

citizens. Venices permanent Yes. Periodic controls for

population is experiencing a slow bacterial counts are carried out
but inexorable decline as young and the upper Adriatic normally
couples prefer to move to the emerges with a clean slate.
mainland with the convenience Venices closest beach is at the
of a car, not to mention lower Lido, where the citys families go
house prices, cheaper shopping en masse during the steamy
and fewer tourists. summer months (see p115).

37
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Left & centre left S Maria G dei Frari Centre right Madonna dellOrto Right S Maria dei Miracoli

Venice Churches
! Basilica San Marco
See pp811. % San Zaccaria
An intricately decorated
15th-century faade by Coducci

@ Santa Maria Gloriosa

dei Frari
and, inside, Giovanni Bellinis
superb Madonna and Saints (1505)
See pp267. are highlights of this 9th-century
church. The adjoining convent,

Santi Giovanni e Paolo

The monumental tombs of 25
now a police station, used to
host puppet shows to entertain
doges take pride of place in this the nuns. d Campo S Zaccaria,
solemn Gothic giant, erected by Castello Map F4 Open 10amnoon,
Dominican friars from the 13th to 46pm MonSat, 46pm Sun & public
15th centuries. Among them is hols Admission charge (chapels & crypt)
the grandiose tribute to Pietro
Mocenigo for his valorous strug-
gle to defend Venices eastern ^ San Giorgio Maggiore
Palladios harmoniously
colonies against the Turks (west proportioned church (15661610),
wall). Inside are splendid paint- inspired by Greek temple design,
ings by Veronese and a polyptych stands across the water from
(1465) by Giovanni Bellini. Piazza San Marco. The interior is
d Campo SS Giovanni e Paolo, Castello offset by two dynamic paintings
Map E3 Open 9:15am6:30pm Mon by Tintoretto from 1594, The Last
Sat, 16:30pm Sun Admission charge Supper and Gathering the Manna,
on the chancel walls. The bell

$ Santa Maria dei

Miracoli
tower offers views over Venice.
Dont miss the monks Gregorian
A favourite among Venetians chants every Sunday at 11am.
for weddings, Pietro d Isola di S Giorgio Maggiore Map F5
Lombardos showcase Open daily (times can vary) Admission
(14819) is resplendent charge (bell tower)
again after restoration to
deal with rising damp. The
problem is not new in &
Santa Maria
della Salute
Renaissance times A remarkable
marble slabs were Baroque church
afxed to the dominating the
brick exterior southernmost
with a cavity left entrance to the
for air ow. The Grand Canal, its
ceiling gleams silhouette has
with gilt minia- become one of
tures of holy Venices most well-
gures (see p95). San Giorgio Maggiore known landmarks.

38 For more on Venice artists and architects See pp445

Designed by Longhena in 1630, Top 10 Shrines and
it has a spacious, light-lled
interior, while the altar houses a
Tabernacles
precious Byzantine icon. Drama-
tic works by Titian and Tintoretto ! Sottoportego
Madonna
de la

Venices Top 10
can be appreciated in the sacristy. Pope Alexander III took refuge
d Campo della Salute, Dorsoduro Map here in 1177, in ight from
D5 Open 9amnoon, 35:30pm daily Emperor Barbarossa. d Sant
Aponal, S Polo Map D3
Admission charge (sacristy)

@ Gondoliers Shrine
* Paolo Veronese spent a large
Chiesa di San Sebastiano A 1583 Madonna greets
boats approaching the bridge.
d Ponte della Paglia, S Marco
proportion of his life joyously
Map R5
decorating the ceiling, walls,
organ doors and altar of this
unassuming 16th-century church, Corte Nova
Painted images over a
and was buried among his lace-trimmed mantlepiece.
colourful masterpieces, now d Castello Map G4
beautifully restored (see p89).
$ Covered Passageway
The Virgins protection has

( Huge canvases by devout

Madonna dellOrto been implored here against
plague and enemy attacks.
d Calle Zorzi, Castello Map F4
parishioner Tintoretto enhance
this graceful Gothic church set
on a quiet back canal. Two 1546 % Scuola Grande della
Misericordia
masterpieces ank the high altar, Carvings of laden boats invoke
the gruesome Last Judgment protection for the ferries,
and the soaring grandeur of The which set out from here.
d Cannaregio Map D2
Worship of the Golden Calf.
d Campo Madonna dellOrto, Cannaregio
Map D1 Open 10am5pm MonSat, ^ Corte de Ca Sarasina
Shrine dating back to the
15pm Sun Admission charge 1600s in memory of the dead.
d Castello Map H5

) San
Pantalon & St Anthony
This 1668 wardrobe is
Two treasures full of fresh ower offerings.
lurk behind a d Calle Larga, Cannaregio
ramshackle Map D2
faade: a nail
from the True * Ponte del Fontego
A Neo-Classical bridge
Cross in a rich featuring gondola bas-reliefs.
Gothic altar d Campo S Giustina, Castello
and the over- Map F3
whelming
San Pantalon ceiling by ( Gondola
Point
Traghetto

Gian Antonio Madonna statue perched on a

Fumiani, a labour of love pole in the Grand Canal.
(16801704) which ended when d S Tom, S Polo Map L4
he purportedly plunged from the
scaffolding to his death. d Campo ) Boatmens Pole
Tabernacle midway on the
S Pantalon, Dorsoduro Map K4 Open San Giuliano-Venice channel.
46pm MonSat

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Left Burano lacework Centre Museo Storico Navale Right Museo del Vetro

Museums and Galleries

! Accademia
See pp245.
Galleries 330 kg (730 lb) and measuring
nearly 7 m (23 ft) in circumference
and 4 m (13 ft) high, is the star

@ Scuola Grande di
San Rocco
of this glass museum in the
Palazzo Giustiniani. Other exhibits
The San Rocco confraternity has include Phoenician phials, blown
now been turned into a gallery to vases, ruby chalices, exquisite
display its spectacular works by mirrors and the famed kaleido-
Tintoretto. The artist won the scopic beads once traded world-
commission hands down not wide. d Fondamenta Giustiniani 8,
content with a sketch, he com- Murano Map G2 Open AprOct:
pleted an entire canvas. He then 10am5pm ThuTue (NovMar: 10am
spent 23 years on the cycle of 4pm) Admission charge
60 inspired Old and New Testa-
ment scenes, culminating in the
breathtaking Crucixion (1565). % Museo Correr
Priceless artworks and a
They are the crowning glory of miscellany of items on Venices
Tintorettos life work (see p81). history are housed in this ne
museum on Piazza San Marco

Fondazione
Stampalia
Querini (see p18).

This unmissable Renaissance

palace was the bequest of ^ Scuola di San Giorgio
degli Schiavoni
Giovanni Querini in 1868, the last The nest work of Vittorio Car-
member of the illustrious dynasty, paccio can be seen at the confra-
on the condition that the library ternity of the Slavs (Schiavoni).
be made available particularly in
the evenings for the convenience
of scholars. The immaculately
restored palace-museum houses
fascinating scenes of public and
private life by Gabriel Bella and
Pietro Longhi, as well as Carlo
Scarpas Modernist creations.
d Campo S Maria Formosa, Castello
5252 Map E3 Open 10am6pm
TueSun (Fri & Sat until 10pm)
Admission charge

$ Museo del Vetro

A phenomenal chandelier
from 1864, constructed from 356
handmade pieces, weighing Fondazione Querini Stampalia

40
Slaying the dragon is one of the
scenes from the lives of Dalma- ( Museo del Merletto
A must for crafts enthusiasts
tian saints, executed in 1502. is the lacemaking island of
d Calle dei Furlani, Castello 3259 Map Burano and this precious display
F4 Open AprOct: 9:30am12:30pm, of more than 200 rare lace items,

Venices Top 10
3:306:30pm TueSun (closed public hols documenting a 500-year history.
& Sun pm in winter) Admission charge d Piazza Baldassare Galuppi, Burano
Map H1 Open AprOct: 10am5pm;

& Museo Storico Navale

Watercraft galore are on
NovMar: 10am4pm WedMon
Admission charge
display at the Historic
Naval Museum, but
the highlight is the
replica of the Doges
ceremonial barge
Bucintoro, richly
decorated with
allegorical statues.
d Campo S Biagio, Castello
2148 Map G4 Open
8:45am1:30pm MonSat
Admission charge

* Ca Pesaro
Galleria dArte
Moderna Studio with a Fruit Bowl (1942), Raoul Dufy, Ca Pesaro
A Baroque triumph of
a palace whose interior, in
contrast, accommodates works ) Museo di Icone
A rich if small collection of
by leading European 19th- and 14th18th-century Byzantine
20th-century masters such as icons is on display, some painted
Marc Chagall and Gustave Klimt. by Greek artists living in Venice.
d Fondamenta Ca Pesaro, S Croce 2076 d Ponte dei Greci, Castello 3412 Map
Map N1 Open TueSun (closed 1 Jan, F4 Open 9am5pm daily (closed public
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Venices Top 10

Left Ca dOro Centre Ca Foscari Right Ca Dario

Venice Palaces
! Doges Palace
See pp1215.
Wagner, who spent his nal
years here. The palace is now
home to the glittering City

@ Ca dOro
The original lapis-lazuli,
Casino (see p60).

vermilion and gold faade has

long faded, but the breathtaking % Ca Dario
Framed multicoloured round
Gothic delicacy of this golden stones (tondi) embellish this
palace is intact, with exquisite privately owned asymmetrical
marble tracery and arcaded palace dating from 1486. It was
loggias crafted by 15th-century built for Giovanni Dario, ambas-
stonemasons (see p95). sador to Constantinople, where
he negotiated a peace treaty

Ca Foscari
Set on a strategic bend of
bringing long-term hostilities
between Venice and the Turks to
the Grand Canal, a temporary halt
this excellent (see p21).
example of late
Gothic architec-
ture has a series ^ Ca
Rezzonico
of mullioned win- This glittering
dows facing the palace adorned
water, surmoun- with Tiepolo
ted by an Istrian ceiling frescoes,
stone frieze. majestic Murano
Once home to glass chandeliers
the long-ruling and elaborate
Doge Francesco carved period
Foscari, today it furniture, has
is part of the undergone exten-
University of sive renovation.
Venice. d Calle Palazzo Vendramin-Calergi It is now home
Foscari, Dorsoduro to the Museum
3932 Map L5 Closed to public of 18th-century Venetian Life.
d Fondamenta Rezzonico, Dorsoduro

$ Palazzo Vendramin-Calergi
This stately Renaissance
3136 Map L5 Open 10am5pm Wed
Mon (6pm AprOct) Admission charge
residence by architects Lom-
bardo and Coducci was home to
a string of noble families includ- & Palazzo Mastelli
This eclectic delight, tucked
ing the Cretan merchant Calergi in away on a peaceful back canal of
1589. Another famed tenant was Cannaregio, was the abode of
German composer Richard three merchant brothers from

42
Morea on the Peloponnese from Top 10 Architectural
1112. Their turbaned likenesses Features of a Palazzo
in stone adorn neighbouring
Campo dei Mori (see p95). A
fascinating carved menagerie of ! Piano nobile
The high-ceilinged rst

Venices Top 10
lions, birds and a prominent oor of a palazzo hosts the
camel can be picked out on the sumptuous salons and
familys living quarters.
Gothic faade. d Rio della Madonna
dellOrto, Cannaregio 3932 Map D1
Closed to public @ Faade
Usually fronting a canal,
this was the only exterior wall
decorated with a costly stone
* Palazzi Contarini degli
Scrigni overlay to impress visitors.
A 15th-century residence,
enlarged by architect Vincenzo Funnel-shaped
Chimneys
Scamozzi for the 17th-century These and many other
proprietor Contarini of the variations punctuate rooftops,
their long shafts often running
coffers (scrigni), so-called for
along outside walls.
the vast wealth of his family
which resided in the Veneto
region. The roof-top folly acted $ Kitchen
This was always located
as a useful observatory for on the ground oor for
practical reasons.
astronomers. d Calle Contarini Corfu,
Dorsoduro 1057 Map B5 Closed to
public % Canal Entrance
Where the familys private
gondolas were moored and
visitors were received.
( Palazzi Barbaro
Cole Porter, Diaghilev, Monet
and Whistler are just a few of ^ Central Well
This received ltered rain
the great names who gure water for the palazzos main
among the past guests of this water supply.
private double palace, courtesy
of the 19th-century Curtis family & Entrance Portal
The importance of the
from Boston. Henry James main entrance was usually
wrote The Aspen Papers here indicated by the distinctive
and used it as the setting for The family crest.
Wings of a Dove (see p51). d Rio
dellOrso, S Marco 2840 Map M6 * Enclosed Courtyard
This bustling area, usually
Closed to public with store rooms, was often
used for the familys business

) Palazzo Pisani-Moretta
Venue of a fabulous masked
transactions.

ball during Carnival, when VIP ( Altana Roof Terrace-

Platform
guests still glide up in gondolas These open-air areas were
to the candlelit Gothic faade on traditionally used for hanging
the Grand Canal, as did the Tsar out the washing or bleaching
of Russia and Napoleons Jose- hair in the sun.
phine in days gone by. Tiepolo
and Guarana contributed to the ) Land Access
With private gondolas,
interior Baroque decorations. this was relatively unimpor-
d Ramo Pisani e Barbarigo, S Polo 2766 tant, hence a narrow alley.
Map M4 Open for private functions only

43
Venices Top 10

Left Giovanni Bellini Centre Mary with Child (151112), Giovanni Bellini Right Titian self-portrait

Artists in Venice
! Giovanni Bellini
With his father Jacopo and
luminous poetic frescoes from
the Rococo period, such as those
brother Gentile, Giovanni (1430 in the Scuola Grande dei Carmini
1516) made Venice one of the in Dorsoduro (see p28).
greatest centres of Renaissance
art. His trademarks are radiant
Madonnas and serene St Peters. & Vittorio Carpaccio
This Renaissance master
(14651525) delighted in detailed

@ Titian (Tiziano Vecellio)

A native of the Cadore
scenes of daily Venetian life. His
narrative style and command of
region, whose Dolomite peaks light characterize his cycles.
often feature in his highly colour-
ed works, Titian (14881576)
studied under Giovanni Bellini. * Giorgione
Despite his brief life,
Giorgione (14771510) produced

Jacopo Tintoretto
The great Mannerist of the
memorable mood works, surpas-
sing his master, Giovanni Bellini.
late Renaissance, Tintoretto
(151894) produced huge, glow-
ing canvases, seen at the Scuola ( Pietro Longhi
Longhis (170285) witty
Grande di San Rocco (see p81). scenes of the well-to-do in
Venice can be admired at Ca

$ Canaletto (Antonio Canal)

Famous for his landscapes
Rezzonico (see p42).

of Venice and England, Canaletto

(16971768) thrived under the ) Francesco Guardi
A prolic landscape painter,
patronage of the British consul Guardi (171293) successfully
Joseph Smith. captured the light and atmos-
phere of Venice in decline.

% Paolo Veronese
Foremost painter
of the Venetian
School, Veroneses
(152888) huge can-
vases, teeming with
people, are on display
in the Doges Palace
(see pp1215).

^ Giambattista
Tiepolo
Tiepolo (16961770)
is admired for his Rio dei Mendicanti (c.1723), Canaletto

44 For writers and Venice See pp5051

 Venices Top 10
Left Libreria San Marco, Sansovino Right II Redentore, Palladio

Venice Architects
! Jacopo Sansovino
Trained in Florence under
of Palazzo Vendramin-Calergi
(see p60) and the churches of
sculptor Andrea Sansovino, San Zaccaria and San Michele.
whose name he adopted in
homage, Jacopo (14861570) ed
to Venice to escape the sacking ^ Bartolomeo Bon
Gothic sculptor and architect
of Rome. Of his outstanding Bons (13741464) designs were
architecture are the Libreria and the basis for the church and
Zecca (see pp1619). Scuola di San Rocco. With his son
Giovanni, he was also respon-

@ Andrea Palladio
Regarded as one of the
sible for the Ca dOro (see p42).

most inuential architects of the

western world, Palladio (1508 & Michele Sanmicheli
Original military fortication
80) designed many Classical designs by this Mannerist archi-
villas in the Veneto, along with tect (14841559) are to be found
the churches of Redentore and on the former Venetian islands of
San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice. Crete and Cyprus, as well as
monumental portals in his home

Baldassare Longhena
The majestic Santa Maria
town Verona (see p124).

della Salute, designed at the age

of 26, is Longhenas (15981682) * Antonio Da Ponte
Renowned for the landmark
masterpiece, but his amboyant Rialto bridge (see p28), this engi-
style is recognizable in numerous neer and architect (151295) also
churches and palaces, notably made numerous contributions to
Ca Rezzonico (see p42). the Doges Palace (see p1215).

$ Pietro Lombardo
A native of Lombardy, sculp- ( Giannantonio Selva
In Venice, French-inspired
tor Pietro (14351515) took over Selva (17571819) is best rem-
as director of works at the Doges embered for the elegant Fenice
Palace when Antonio Rizzo ed, theatre, though he also played a
accused of embezzlement. His hand in works of the Napoleonic
trademark is a leafy bas-relief era including restructuring the
pattern, also seen on his Renais- Accademia Galleries.
sance masterpiece, Santa Maria
dei Miracoli (see p95).
) Carlo Scarpa
Modernist Scarpa (190678)

% Mauro Coducci
The Renaissance designs of
admirably reorganized both the
Accademia collection and the
Lombard native Coducci (c.1440 Querini Stampalia along
1504) can be seen in the shape Japanese-inspired lines.

For Venice churches See pp389 45

Venices Top 10

Left Ponte degli Scalzi Centre Rialto Bridge Right Ponte dei Pugni

Bridges
! Bridge of Sighs
This evocatively named bridge
7 m (23 ft) above the Grand
Canal. Named after the nearby
once led convicts from the monastery of bare-footed monks,
Doges Palace to the adjacent this 1934 structure in Istrian stone
prisons (see p13). d Map R5 by Eugenio Miozzi replaced an
Austrian-built iron bridge.

@ Rialto Bridge
The design of this most
d Map J1

famous Venetian bridge at the

narrowest point of the Grand $ Ponte della Libert
Truth and irony combine in
Canal was hotly contested the name of this 3.6-km (2-mile)
leading 16th-century architects Bridge of Freedom: the rst
Michelangelo, Sansovino and full link between the mainland
Palladio all entered the competi- and Venice was put in place in
tion, but lost out to the imposing 1933, when Italy was living
winning project of 158891 by under Fascism. The construction
Antonio da Ponte. There were was preceded 86 years earlier by
two previous bridges on this site; the Austrian-built railway bridge
a timber bridge which collapsed across the lagoon. Before that,
in 1444 under the weight of a the city relied entirely on boats.
crowd, then a drawbridge, raised d Map A1
for the passage of tall-masted
sailing ships (see p28). d Map P3
% Ponte dei Tre Archi
A favourite subject for artists,

Ponte degli Scalzi

One of the citys most
this unusual three-arched high
bridge dating from 1688 crosses
marvellous lookout points, over the Cannaregio canal close to
fascinating palaces and boats, where it joins the lagoon. It was
can be had from this elegant the work of engineer Andrea
40-m (130-ft) long Tirali, nicknamed Tiranno
bridge, (the tyrant) by his
employees.
d Map B1

Tre Ponti, Santa Croce

46 For getting around Venice by boat See p135

^ Ponte dei Pugni
Fistghts (pugni) between ( Tre Ponti
Not three but ve interlock-
rival clans took place here until ing bridges span the Rio Nuovo
1705 when they were outlawed canal near Piazzale Roma. The
for their violence (see p90). Stone timber and stone structures afford

Venices Top 10
footprints marked the starting views taking in 13 other bridges.
point of the combat, but contes- d Map B3
tants usually ended up in the
canal. d Map K5
) Ponte Lungo
Marvellous views of Piazza

& Ponte delle Tette

When an increase in the
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Venices Top 10

Left Parco Savorgnan Centre Cloister of SantApollonia Right Campo della Maddalena

Hidden Venice
! Parco Savorgnan
A well-hidden haven of Corte del Duca Sforza
A picturesque courtyard
chirping birds in towering shady opening onto the Grand Canal, it
trees, signposted from Campo was named after the duke of
San Geremia and Fondamenta Milan who took over a partially
Savorgnan. Part of the park once constructed palace here in 1461.
belonged to Palazzo Savorgnan, However, work did not go much
now a school, which backs on to further than the diamond-point
it, and boasted statues, citrus ashlar on the faade. The artist
trees and Roman stonework. Titian used it as a studio when
d Cannaregio Map B2 working on the Doges Palace.
d S Marco Map L6

@ Rio Terr Rampani

This quiet thoroughfare,
$ Celestia to Bacini
around the corner from Ponte A lengthy atmospheric walk-
delle Tette, is usually referred to way in a somewhat neglected
as the Carampane (Ca zone of Castello, fronting the
Rampani), alias the red-light lagoon. The path clings to the
district as of 1421. Venice had wall of the ancient Arsenale ship-
some 11,600 ofcially registered yards (see p101), and leads to a
courtesans in the 1500s. A cluster of workers dwellings.
particularly narrow alley, Calle d Castello Map G3
della Rafneria, site of a 1713
sugar renery, runs off it.
d S Polo Map M2 % Corte dellAnatomia
This quiet courtyard took its
name from the anatomy theatre
which existed here as of 1368. In
1671, a College of Anatomy was
also established over the bridge
in Campo San Giacomo dellOrio,
now an isolated building with a
pretty vine-covered trellis.
d S Croce Map L2

^ Campiello del Remer

This delightful square faces
the Grand Canal and took its name
from the local oarmakers. It
boasts several Byzantine features,
notably the wellhead of Verona
stone and pointed ogee arches
from a 13th-century palace.
Rio Terr Rampani d Cannaregio Map P2

48
& Cloister of SantApollonia
Venices only authentic
Top 10 Animals
in Venice
Romanesque cloister has a court-
yard with twin-columned arcades,
now part of a church museum. ! Pigeons
Piazza San Marco wouldnt

Venices Top 10
d Castello Map R4 be the same without them,
but their droppings play havoc
with the stonework.
* Campo della Celestia
Now a tranquil residential
square, in the 13th century it @ Lions
Symbol of Venice and St
saw plenty of action when the Mark, abundant statuary and
sisters of a Cistercian convent paintings of lions in varying
gained a riotous reputation. forms ll the city.
Under Napoleon an archive of
city affairs took over the building. Cats
The citys feline population
d Castello Map G3 is pampered and fed by
affectionate Venetians.

$ Rats
Rare, thanks to imported
Syrian cats in the past,
replaced by an effective
council eradication campaign.

% Horses
Once ridden around town
by the Venetian nobility, even
up the Campanile via a ramp.

^ Dogs
By law dogs in Venice
must be muzzled, kept on a
leash and cleaned up after at
all times.

& Seagulls
Self-appointed garbage
collectors, they do an admir-
Calle del Paradiso
able job around the markets.

( Calle del Paradiso

Though slightly lop-sided, a
* Cormorants
Hundreds of elegant jet-
black waterfowl inhabit the
delicately sculptured 15th-century lagoon, to the chagrin of the
arch representing the Virgin and shermen.
her devotees never fails to delight.
The attractive alley is lined with
medieval-style timber overhangs.
( Rhinoceroses
One of the many exotic
circus animals portrayed on
d Castello Map R3
canvas by 18th-century artist
Pietro Longhi.

) Campo della Maddalena

Unchanged since medieval
) Elephants
Incredibly, a runaway
times, this lovely raised square
elephant from an 1819 circus
often doubles as a lm set. Its took refuge in a church, and
modest houses are topped with cannon re was needed to
chimneys in varying styles. dispatch it.
d Cannaregio Map D2

49
 Left Shakespeare Centre left Carlo Goldoni Centre right Thomas Mann Right Ernest Hemingway
Venices Top 10

Writers and Venice

! Carlo Goldoni
Italys Molire (170793)
city buzzing with trade and
intrigue. Romeo and Juliet is set
is celebrated at the Venetian in Verona (see p124).
theatre named in his honour (see
p66). Performances of his lively,
witty comedies are staged in $ Thomas Coryate
The very rst English-
Venetian dialect and peopled language traveller to write a
with recognizable local characters. detailed description of Venice,
The prolic playwright moved to this eccentric gentleman from
Paris and was rewarded with a Somerset, England (15771617)
royal pension, but he died compiled Crudities, with
destitute due to the French Observations of Venice (1611):
Revolution. Such is the rarenesse of
the situation of Venice,

@ Thomas Mann
The sombre
that it doth even
amaze and drive
1912 novel Death into admiration all
in Venice was strangers that
both written and upon their rst
set in Venice arrival behold
and the Lido the same.
resort by the
German Nobel
Prize-winner % Johann
Wolfgang
(18751955). It von Goethe
tells the story of The story goes
an ageing writer that this German
in dire need of literary giant (1749
relaxation who 1832) had his rst
visits the city, but in ever view of the sea
the wake of an from Venices Campa-
impossible infatuation Johann Wolfgang nile. Attracted by the
slowly succumbs to von Goethe lands south of the
the spreading cholera Alps, his rst visit
epidemic and dies. was an experience of personal
renewal, the account published

William Shakespeare
Although he never visited
as Italian Journey (17868).

Italy, let alone Venice, the English

Bard (15641616) used accounts ^
Lord Byron
Eccentricities such as a
by contemporary travellers for menagerie of foxes and mon-
the plots of The Merchant of keys, not to mention swimming
Venice and Othello, portraying a feats in the Grand Canal, made

50 For more on Shakespeares Verona See p124

the English Romantic poet (1788 Top 10 Background
1824) something of a legend
Reads
during his three-year sojourn
here. His Venice-inspired work
included The Two Foscari and the ! Venice, Jan Morris
An expert account of the

Venices Top 10
fourth canto of his autobiograph- delights of the city and its
ical work Childe Harolds maritime history.
Pilgrimage.
@ Venice, an Anthology
Guide, Milton Grundy
& John Ruskin
The meticulous if
A guide around town, seen
through the eyes of famous
opinionated labour of writers.
love of this British art
critic (18191900), Ruskins Venice, editor
Arnold Whittick
The Stones of Venice, A very readable version of
John Ruskin was the rst work to Ruskins landmark work.
focus the attention of
visitors on the citys unique $ Death in Venice,
Thomas Mann
architectural heritage and Gothic A portrayal of desire and
style, as opposed to the art. The decadence amid the fog.
book was largely the outcome of
an 1849 visit. % Stone Virgin, Barry
Unsworth
A mystery involving the 15th-
* Henry James
The leitmotif of this US
century statue of a famous
courtesan.
novelist (18431916) was the
contrast between what he saw
as the spontaneity of the New
^ Casanova, or the
Art of Happiness,
Lydia Flem
World and the staidness of An inspired biography of the
Europe. Between 1872 and 1909 famous seducer (see p52).
he compiled Italian Hours, a
travel diary with plenty of com-
ments on Venice.
& Dead Lagoon,
Michael Dibdin
Detective Aurelio Zen
navigates Venices murky
( Ernest Hemingway
This US Nobel Prize winner
waters wrought with unease
and intrigue.
(18991961) experienced Italy
rst-hand as a volunteer * The Architecture of
Venice, Deborah
ambulance driver during World Howard
War I (recounted in A Farewell to An unbeatable architectural
Arms) and he was wounded near classic.
Treviso. Across the River and
into the Trees is set in Harrys ( Venice: A Maritime
Republic, Frederic
Bar (see p21). C. Lane
A comprehensive history of

) Charles Dickens
The great English novelist
the citys maritime prowess.

(181270) spent a brief period in ) Acqua

Leon
Alta, Donna
Venice during a tour of Italy, and From the best-selling mystery
the city inspired a dream series featuring detective
sequence in his work Pictures Guido Brunetti.
from Italy (1846).

51
Venices Top 10

Left Marco Polo Centre Daniele Manin Right Giovanni Casanova

Outstanding Venetians
! Marco Polo
Legendary Cathay and the $ Claudio Monteverdi
This late Renaissance
kingdom of the mighty Kublai madrigalist (15671643) is
Khan took pride of place in attributed with the introduction
explorer Marco Polos best-selling of the solo voice to theatre. His
account of his 20-year odyssey opera Proserpina Rapita was the
to the Far East, Il milione. Son of rst to be performed in Venice.
a Venetian merchant, Marco Polo After long periods at the court of
(12541324) is responsible for the Gonzagas, he accepted an
the introduction appointment at
of pasta and win- the Basilica San
dow blinds to the Marco and work-
western world. ed for the Scuola
Grande di San

@ Antonio
Vivaldi
Rocco (see p81).

Vivaldi (1678
1741) was both %
John Cabot
Italian navi-
an accomplished gator Giovanni
musician and an Caboto, or John
inuential com- Cabot (145099),
poser. Of his 500 and his sons
concertos, The were authorized
Four Seasons is by Henry VII of
the best known, Prolic Venetian composer England to search
though 10 were Antonio Vivaldi for new lands
transcribed by with the aim of
J.S. Bach. Vivaldi spent extended furthering trade. Believing
periods teaching music at the himself on the northeast coast of
Piet home for girls (see p66). Asia, he discovered Newfound-
land in Canada and claimed it for

Giovanni Casanova
This marvellous romantic
England, opening up cod shing.

gure (172598) was variously a

diplomat, scholar, trainee priest, ^Elena Lucrezia Corner
Piscopia
adventurer, gambler, notarys It was inconceivable for the
clerk, violinist, womanizer, exile, church in 1678 that a woman
millionaire, writer and spy. should teach religion, so the
Casanova was imprisoned in the University of Padua awarded this
Doges Palace (see pp1215) on child prodigy and the rst woman
charges of being a magician, graduate (164684) a degree in
from where he effected an philosophy, instead of one in
infamously daring escape. theology to which she aspired.

52
& Daniele Manin
Organizer of the 1848 rebel-
Top 10 Foreign
Communities
lion against Austrian rule, the
Venetian patriot (180457) is
commemorated by a statue in ! Greeks
Since 1498 the longest

Venices Top 10
Campo Manin. An independent surviving group, still active
republic was declared and with their own church.
survived 17 months of bombard-
ments and even cholera, conclud- @ Armenians
Fleeing Turkish invasion, in
ing with Manins exile to Paris. 1717 the close-knit religious
group was granted an island
by the Republic (see p116).
* Paolo Sarpi
When the pope excommuni-
cated Venice for insubordination, Dalmatians (Slavs)
Active traders whose boats
involving restrictions on church gave their name to the Riva
construction and the refusal to degli Schiavoni (see p101).
hand over two priests on crimi-
nal charges, Sarpi (15521623) $ Turks
Sworn political enemies of
resolved the rupture. A patriot Venice, the Republic still
and theologian, he was an rented them a trade centre
advocate of division between between 1621 and 1898.
State and Church.
% Jews
The Spanish Inquisition
( This Venetian noblewoman
Caterina Cornaro triggered the move here for
many Jews expelled from
(14541510) married the king of other European countries.
Cyprus then allegedly poisoned
him, thus securing ^ Albanians
Calle degli Albanesi near
the strategic Piazza San Marco is named in
island for honour of this large 15th-
Venice. Her century community.
return to the
city was an & Germans
The former German trade
occasion of headquarters Fondaco dei
great pomp, Tedeschi attracted artists such
recalled to as Albrecht Drer.
this day in a
waterborne * British
Extended sojourns here
procession Queen of Cyprus, were mandatory for British
during the Caterina Cornaro upper classes during the
Regata 19th-century Grand Tour.
Storica (see p62). Cornaros
reward was the hilltown of Asolo. ( French
Impressionist Monet and
writers Thophile Gautier and

) Luigi Nono
This musician (192490)
Marcel Proust were attracted
to the city in the late 1800s.
made milestone progress in the
eld of electronic music, and an ) Americans
Leading literary gures
archive named after him was set and patrons of the arts have
up in Venice in 1993. A commit- paid long-term visits since the
ted Communist, his works were 19th century.
often provocative.

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Venices Top 10

Left Macello faade Right Cantieri Navali research centre

Historic Conversions
! Zecca
This elegant waterfront mint
rope were manufactured here.
The Gaggiandre docks and 16th-
was designed by Jacopo Sanso- century sailmaking area were
vino (see p45) and completed in adapted into a theatre in 1999
1545, although a former mint (see p101).
had existed here since 1277.
Operations came to a halt in
1870 and in 1905 the building $ Molino Stucky
This impressive Hanseatic
became the home of the Gothic our mill dominating the
Marciana Library. d Piazza S Marco, Giudecca Canal has been
S Marco 3 Map Q5 Closed to the converted into a hotel (see p144).
public Built between 1897 and 1920,
workers pale-faced from our

@ Cotonificio
Now occupied by the univer-
were a common sight until 1954
when operations ceased.
sity architecture faculty, these d Campo S Biagio, Giudecca 810 Map C6
former cotton mills are a ne
example of re-using the citys
derelict industrial buildings. The % Magazzini del Sale
The lagoons salt pans largely
mills and their 1,000 employees contributed to the Republics trade
were active from 1883 to 1960. monopoly and salt was stored in
d Fondamenta Bari, Dorsoduro 2196 these cavernous 14th-century
Map A4 Closed to the public warehouses. The buildings now
store boats.

Arsenale
The 300-m (980-ft) long
d Zattere, Dorsoduro
258266 Map D5
Corderie building in the historic Closed to the public
Arsenale shipyards is the perfect
setting for the Biennale Arts
show held here since 1980
(see p101), but in the past
endless lengths of hemp

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54
^ Deposito del Megio
Few children can boast such * Cantieri Navali
A state-of-the-art research
a historic home for their primary centre on coastal and marine
schooling. A stone lion presides technology now accounts for
over this former state grain store, another vast area of the

Venices Top 10
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It was converted in 192122. shipyards, set amid a lush
d Calle del Megio, S Croce 1779 Map garden, were converted in 1991.
M1 Closed to the public d Arsenale, Castello 2737/F Map H3
Closed to the public

& Macello
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( CIGA Warehouses
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skulls), was restructured by the series of modest repositories,
university when it was granted including an indoor swimming
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Left Cantina Do Mori Centre Osteria alla Botte Right Un Mondo di Vino

Osterie (Wine Bars)

! Cantina Do Mori
Rows of copper polenta pots Osteria Ruga Rialto
Verging on rowdy, this
hang overhead in this dark, popu- traditional establishment turns
lar bar, billed as the citys oldest out crisp mounds of fried
osteria. The affable owners pour calamari and vegetables at
wine directly from huge demi- evening apritif time, when youll
johns and serve delicate postage have to elbow your way past the
stamp-sized ham and salad locals to reach the bar. Lunch
sandwiches (francobolli). d Calle and dinner are somewhat quieter
dei Do Mori, S Polo 429 Map N2 affairs. d Ruga Vecchia S Giovanni,
S Polo 692A Map N3

@ Un Mondo di Vino
Italian wines can be enjoyed
$ Osteria del Sacro
at this converted butchers shop, e Profano
along with mouth-watering bar Well worth hunting out near
snacks such as insalata di mare Rialto, this rustic-looking osteria
(seafood salad) and regional is the haunt of international
cheeses. This place is well artists who happily mingle with
frequented by both locals and the locals. Wines from the
visitors, who spill out from the Veneto and Friuli are served with
bar and into the alleyway, glass traditional snacks such as uova
in hand. d Salizada S Canciano, con acciughe (hard-boiled egg
Cannaregio 5984A Map E3 with anchovy). d Ramo secondo del
Parangon, S Polo 502 Map P2

% Osteria Sora al Ponte

A boisterous establishment
run by a market family ensures
an entertaining visit. Traditional
fare such as bisatei fritti (fried
baby eels) and tripe are worth
trying with your carafe of wine.
d Ponte delle Becarie, S Polo 1588
Map N2

^ Osteria alla Frasca

Billed as the site where
Titian kept his paints and
canvases, this tiny picturesque
bar serves drinks and snacks
on a vine-covered terrace in
summer. d Corte della Carit,
Al Bottegon Cannaregio 5176 Map E2

56 For Venice restaurants See pp589

& Enoteca do Colonne
Animated neighbourhood bar
Top 10 Drinks
with all manner of counter food
ranging from baccal (salted cod) ! Spritz
Unrivalled Venetian
on crusty bread or hearty musetto favourite of white wine with a

Venices Top 10
sausage, served with great splash of Bitter, Aperol or
Select (apritif brands) and a
smiles by the affable young shot of mineral water.
owners. Decent selection of
Veneto wines too. d Rio Terr del
Cristo, Cannaregio 1814C Map C2
@ Prosecco
Excellent naturally
sparkling dry white wine from
the hills around Conegliano
* You have to ght your way
Osteria alla Botte and Valdobbiadene.

through the locals here, attracted

by the lively Bellini
Smooth fresh peach juice
atmosphere and and sparkling Prosecco blend,
invented by Cipriani of Harrys
counter over- Bar (see p21).
owing with
drinkable local
wines and $ Red Wine
An ombra means a
appetizing small glass of house wine,
otherwise try quality Cabernet,
snacks such as Valpolicella or Amarone.
fried sardines
in breadcrumbs.
d Calle della Bissa, % White Wine
Soave and Pinot Grigio are
S Marco 5482 worthwhile alternatives to
house varieties.
Map Q3 Wine cask

^ Mineral Water
( Trattoria
Vedova
Ca dOro alla Widely consumed in Italy,
either sparkling (con gas) or
still (senza gas). Tap water is
Young enterprising management
acqua dal rubinetto.
has recently taken over this
timber-panelled establishment
which has been serving mouth- & Fruit Drinks
These can be ordered as
watering counter snacks (cicheti) spremuta (freshly squeezed
such as crispy battered artichokes juice) or succo di frutta
(bottled nectars).
and quaffable wine for longer than
any of the regulars can remember.
d Calle del Pistor, Cannaregio 3912 * Coffee
Straight espresso, frothy
Map D2 cappuccino or caff latte in a
tall glass with hot milk.

) AlNotBottegon
far from the Accademia ( Hot Chocolate
Usually served in the
Bridge, join the locals at this winter months. An espresso
family-run specialist wine cellar milk-free version can be found
that serves excellent Prosecco at in good chocolate emporia.
the stand-up bar. Simple nibbles
to accompany the wine include ) After-dinner
Sgroppino
mortadella sausage and panini A well-kept local secret
rolls lled with sopressa, a local concocted with lemon sorbet,
salami. d Fondamenta Nani, Dorsoduro vodka and Prosecco.
992 Map C5

For Venice nightspots See pp6061 57

Venices Top 10

Left Hotel Cipriani Right Do Forni

Places to Eat in Venice

! Hotel Cipriani
Restaurant guests are ferried Grand
Monaco
Canal, Hotel

over to this hotel restaurant by Traditional Venetian and Italian

the Ciprianis private launch from cuisine of a very high standard,
Piazza San Marco for a memo- including freshly made pasta
rable gastronomic experience at with shrimp and seafood risotto,
two venues. The xed-price buffet accompanied by the best of
lunch will set you back a hefty European wines. The setting, a
sum, but the setting is wonderful. terrace on the Grand Canal,
One speciality is tagliolini gratinati is stunning.
al prosciutto (ribbon pasta with d Calle Vallaresso, S Marco 1325
ham, browned in the oven). Map Q6 041 520 02 11
d Giudecca 10 Map E6 041 520 77 44
Closed NovMar
$ Osteria Boccadoro
Delicate avours and fresh

@ Da Fiore
Reservations are essential at
ingredients feature in dishes such
as ribbon pasta with scallops and
this sophisticated restaurant, courgette (zucchini) owers. Beware
where the owners base the days the mousse al cioccolato its
menu on what is fresh at the made with ve different sorts of
market. They might have papp- chocolate! Romantically situated
ardelle con ostriche e zafferano beneath a vine-clad pergola. d
(at ribbon pasta with oysters Campo Widman, Cannaregio 5405 Map
and saffron), or moleche fritte E3 041 521 10 21 Closed Mon
con polenta (fried soft-shelled crab
with cornmeal). d Calle del Scaleter,
S Polo 2202/A Map M3 041 721 308 % Corte Sconta
This former osteria is now a
Closed SunMon, 3 weeks in Dec, 3 weeks trendy restaurant that serves
in Aug No disabled access memorable seafood in a pretty
hidden courtyard
(corte sconta). Dont
miss pincia, the local
bread pudding, for
dessert. The house
wine is also
wonderful. Booking
ahead is essential.
d Calle del Pestrin,
Castello 3886
Map F4 041 522 70 24
Closed SunMon, Jan,
mid-Julmid-Aug
Grand Canal, Hotel Monaco

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^ Do Forni
Right by Piazza San Marco,
Top 10 What to Eat
frequented by business people
and politicians. Customers enter ! Carpaccio
Raw beef sliced thin and
an imitation Orient Express sprinkled with akes of Parm-

Venices Top 10
dining car to be greeted by esan cheese or rocket (arugula).
displays of glistening seafood.
Book ahead. d Calle Specchieri, @ Sarde in Saor
Fried sardines marinated
S Marco 468 Map Q4 041 523 21 48 in a sweet and sour mixture
No disabled access of onions, currants and pine
nuts, invented for sailors at
sea for lengthy periods.
& Vini da Gigio
Tiny restaurant with a great
reputation. The owner prides Antipasto
di Mare
di Frutti

himself on his Italian and foreign Seafood platter of baby

wines to accompany dishes such octopus, anchovies, shrimp or
whatever else is in season.
as tagliata di tonno (fresh tuna
llet with herbs). Booking is
recommended. d Fondamenta S $ Prosciutto e Melone
The sweetness of wedges
Felice, Cannaregio 3628/a Map D2 041 of fresh rock melon is
528 51 40 Closed Mon & Tue, 2 weeks contrasted by the slightly
salty cured Parma ham.
in Jan & in Aug No disabled access

% Risotto di Pesce
* Superb food and wine
La Colomba Clams, mussels, shrimp
and assorted sh in a
heavenly creamy rice dish.
among some remarkable
paintings in the past artists left
their work as payment for food, so ^ Pasta con il Nero
di Seppia
the story goes. d Piscina di Frezzaria, Usually spaghetti, combined
S Marco 1665 Map P5 041 522 11 75 with a rich sauce of tomato
Closed Wed (MayOct) and cuttlesh, thoroughly
blackened with the ink.

( Osteria di Santa Marina

Seafood is the star of the & Fegato alla Veneziana
Calves liver Venetian-style
menu at this elegant restaurant cooked slowly with onions
try baby octopus with red onion and vinegar.
and orange, or fried soft shell crab
with artichokes. d Campo S Marina, * Grilled Fish
Such as coda di rospo
Castello 5911 Map Q2 041 528 52 39 (monksh) or pesce spada
Closed Sun, Mon lunch, 2 weeks Jan, (swordsh) from the south.
2 weeks Aug
( Grilled Vegetables
Radicchio (red chicory) in
) Traditional restaurant with an
Trattoria alla Madonna winter, zucchini (courgettes)
and melanzane (aubergine/
inspiring display of fresh sea- eggplant) in summer, and
food: spaghetti con nero (with roasted peperoni (peppers).
cuttlesh ink sauce) and anguilla
fritta (fried eel). No bookings, so ) Tiramis
Dessert with a creamy
expect to queue. d Calle della sauce of eggs and mascar-
Madonna, S Polo 594 Map P3 041 522 pone between layers of sponge
38 24 Closed Wed, 25 Dec31 Jan, drenched in coffee or liqueur.
520 Aug No disabled access

For a guide to restaurant prices See pages 79, 85, 93, 99, 105, 113, 59
119 and 129
Venices Top 10

Left Le Bistrot de Venise Right Bacaro Jazz

Nightspots
! Paradiso Perduto
Call it animated or just plain
naturally. You can always count
on action here a concert of
noisy, but live ethnic music, Irish music in the cosy square, a
owing wine and simple seafood maxi screen for football games,
are all part of the vibrant while at Carnival and, of course,
atmosphere of Lost Paradise. St Patricks Day, this is the place
Always full to the (low) rafters, to be. d Campiello dei Testori,
the exuberant crowd often spills Cannaregio 3847 Map D2
out onto the canalside where
tables are set up in spring and
summer weather permitting of $ Chet Bar
One of the many lively
course. d Fondamenta della music bars that can be found in
Misericordia, Cannaregio 2540 Map D2 Campo S Margherita. Chet Bar is
a popular joint and is, as the

@ Centrale
A thoughtful use of candles
name clearly indicates, dedicated
to that great trumpet player Chet
and soft music helps to create Baker. d Campo S Margherita,
a pleasant and welcoming Dorsuduro 3684 041 296 0664
ambience to this lounge bar Map K5 Closed NovMar
and restaurant. They serve
imaginative and sometimes
somewhat innovative % Casin Municipale,
Palazzo Vendramin-Calergi
Mediterranean cuisine each A magnicent start to an exciting
evening until 2am. d Piscina evening a special ACTV launch
Frezzaria, San Marco 1659 from Piazzale Roma transports
041 296 0664 Map P5 hopeful clients down the Grand
Canal to the landing stage of the

Fiddlers
Irish Pub
Elbow beautiful Renaissance palace,
alias City Casino, for a glittering
Marvellous, lively atmos- night at the tables or the slot
phere and great Guinness, machines. It is also a short walk
from the San Marcuola ferry stop.
d Campiello Vendramin, Cannaregio 2040
Map C2

^ Martini Scala-Club
Piano Bar
This chic lo cale is the only place
in Venice where you can enjoy
high-quality cuisine and wine
until the small hours of the
morning, while being entertained
Fiddlers Elbow Irish Pub by live music in air-conditioned

60 For Venice wine bars See pp567

comfort. No sleeveless tops or
shorts, for men or women, are * LeAn Bistrot de Venise
eclectic programme of
allowed. d Campo S Fantin, S Marco events here never ceases to
1980 Map N5 Closed Tue entertain, from poetry readings
to art exhibitions and wine and

Venices Top 10
food events. An added bonus is
superb wine and a fascinating
menu of dishes based on
traditional 15th-century recipes.
d Calle dei Fabbri, S Marco 4685 Map
P4 041 523 66 51 Closed 2225 Dec
www.bistrotdevenise.com

( Cantina Vecia Carbonera

However late in the evening,
you can turn up here and count
on live music, a good glass of
Casin Municipale wine and a crusty crostino top-
ped with anchovies or cheese.

& Bacaro Jazz

An enthusiastic multilingual
On summer evenings locals row
up to the waterside entrance.
welcome is extended to all d Ponte SantAntonio, Cannaregio 2329
visitors in this lively wine bar Map D2
that never seems to close. It
boasts almost non-stop service,
an extended happy hour from ) Piccolo Mondo
This tiny club, which does
47pm and a delicious assort- not open until 11pm, has a
ment of Spanish-style tapas snack wonderful laidback atmosphere.
meals to accompany the wine. Entrance close to the Accademia
d Salizzada Fontego dei Tedeschi, S gallery. d Calle Contarini Corf,
Marco 5546 Map Q3 Dorsoduro 1056/A Map L6
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Left Carnival costumes Centre Vogalonga Right Regata Storica

Festivals and Events

! Carnival
An unmissable 10-day $ Festa del Redentore
People crowd on to all
extravaganza that takes over the available watercraft, decorated
city as a countdown to Lent. The with paper lanterns and green-
streets mill with costumed and ery, for a feast of roast duck and
masked local nobility or crazily watermelon, followed by a mid-
attired visitors. It gets off to a night reworks display. It all
ying start with the Volo della takes place near Palladios church
Colombina (ight of the dove), on Giudecca (see p45) to com-
when either an acrobat or a memorate the end of the 1576
cardboard dove is launched from plague. For those on foot, a
the Campanile in Piazza San temporary pontoon bridge
Marco, showering on-lookers stretches from the Zattere over
with confetti. The grand nale is the Giudecca canal. d Mid-Jul: Sat
the explosive Mardi Gras.
d FebMar, concluding on Shrove Tue, 40
days before Easter % Biennale Art Exhibition
The worlds leading inter-
national art bonanza is held on a

@ Regata Storica
The word regatta originated
two-yearly basis. The leafy gar-
dens in eastern Castello are the
in Venice so what better place to principal venue, supplemented
enjoy the years most spectacu- by the Corderie building in the
lar event? Ornately decorated Arsenale (see p54). d JunNov
boats propelled by costumed
oarsmen parade down the Grand
Canal bearing passengers dres-
sed as historical dignitaries. A
series of furiously contested
regattas follows. d 1st Sun in Sep

Vogalonga
A colourful armada of rowing
craft from all over the world em-
barks on a 32-km (20-mile) non-
competitive route around the
lagoons scattered islands. The
Long Row is a great experi-
ence for both participants and
on-lookers, who line the Canale
di Cannaregio towards midday to
cheer on the breathtaking nal
stretch down the Grand Canal.
d May: Sun after Ascension Venice Marathon

62
^ Madonna della Salute
Venetians make a pilgrimage
Top 10 Sports in
Venice
to Longhenas church on the
Grand Canal (see p38) every win-
ter, to give thanks for the end of ! Rowing
Immensely popular

Venices Top 10
the 1630 plague. The area Venetian pastime practised
assumes a festive atmosphere standing-up. Join the oldest
club Canottieri Bucintoro.
with stalls selling candy oss
d Zattere, Dorsoduro Map D5
and balloons. d 21 Nov

@ Cycling
& One of the worlds most
Venice Marathon Illegal in Venice itself
though youll see kids zoom-
ing around. Rent a bike on the
beautiful marathon routes. Run-
Lido from Bruno Lazzari.
ners from all parts of the globe d Gran Viale 21/B Map H2
begin this classic 42-km (26-mile)
race at Villa Pisani on the Brenta
waterway, cross the causeway to
Sailing
Yachtsmen gather at the
marina on San Giorgio
Venice, the Zattere and San
Maggiore island.
Marco, and nish near the public
gardens in Castello. d Late Oct
$ Swimming
Head for the Lido, or the
crowded indoor pools at
* Su e Zo per i Ponti
Anyone can take part in this Sacca Fisola and SantAlvise.
d Map C1
leisurely non-competitive walk or
run up and down the bridges. A
variety of ofcial routes can be % In-line Skating
There is a small rink at
followed, and all participants SantElena in Castello,
otherwise stick to the Lido
receive a medal on nishing.
pavements (see p115).
d Late Mar/Apr: 4th Sun in Lent

^ Golf
( Head for the Riviera di San
La Sensa The well-reputed 18-hole
course at the Alberoni is on
the south of the Lido.
Nicol at the Lido (see p115) to
d Map H2
watch this ancient ceremony of
Venice wedding the Sea. A
costumed doge casts a ring & Tennis
The Lido has the only
into the sea amid a procession courts available to visitors.
of celebratory boats. Symbolizing d Lungomare G Marconi 41/d
Map H2
Venices maritime supremacy,
the Sensa has been staged since
Venice took Istria and Dalmatia in * Jogging
The citys stone paving
AD 997. d May: Ascension Day doesnt do wonders for your
knees, so try the city parks.

) Festa di San Rocco

The feast day of St Roch, ( Gyms
Private gyms with state-
the French saint adopted by the of-the-art equipment can be
confraternity for alleviating the found in the Yellow Pages.
15767 plague, is celebrated
each year at the Scuola Grande ) Football
The home team Venezia
di San Rocco (see p81). A mass plays at SantElena stadium
and evening concert conclude most Sundays. d Map H2
the festivities. d 16 Aug

63
Venices Top 10

Left Play area at Parco Savorgnan Centre Snorkelling at the Lido Right Ferry trip

Places for Children

! Play Areas
Children tired of art and Doges Palace Prisons
and Armoury
architecture can release their Children are thrilled by the spooky
energy at well-equipped play- labyrinth of narrow passageways
grounds with slides, swings and through the palaces erstwhile
frames at Parco Savorgnan near prisons, and its fun deciphering
Ponte delle Guglie in Cannaregio the grafti scratched on the walls
and the fenced-in waterfront by inmates over the centuries. In
park at Giardini in Castello (see the armoury, hunt out the unusual
p102). The vast shady green child-sized suit from the 16th
expanse of SantElena even century, along with the protec-
boasts a modest skating rink and tion for horses (see pp1215).
an articial climbing wall. Other-
wise make friends with the city
kids as they kick footballs or $ Museo Storico Navale
Easily the best city museum
cycle around Campo San Polo for children, this three-oor haven
(see p81) of an afternoon. of shipbuilding includes Chinese
junks and exhibits from World

@ Ferry Trips
Restful for adults, exciting
War II, such as the famed
torpedoes guided by Italian Navy
for youngsters, the varied boat divers, responsible for sinking
lines are an ideal way for families British warships (see p41).
to appreciate the joys of the city.
Get older children to plan trips
on the route maps but avoid the % Museo di Storia Naturale
The star of the marvellous
outside seating on the vaporetto natural history museum is a
with toddlers. For an extended 3.6-m (12-ft) tall and 7-m (23-ft)
trip, take the majestic double- long skeleton of the dinosaur
decker motonave over to Lido Ouranosauris nigeriensis, dis-
and Punta Sabbioni (see p135). covered in the Sahara Desert by
the explorer Giancarlo Ligabue.
Dont miss the new acquarium.
d Salizzada del Fondaco dei Turchi, S
Croce 1730 Map L1 041 275 02 06
Open SatSun 10am4pm. Due to
restructuring, some displays are
temporarily closed. Free admission.

^ Glassmaking
Demonstrations
Magic moments are guaranteed
as children are transxed by
Glassmaking demonstration in Murano skilful craftsmen blowing blobs

64
of molten glass into ne vases,
or moulding coloured rods into ( Laboratorio Blu Bookshop
Just off the main Cannaregio
myriad animal shapes. Small canal is this delightful bookshop
workshops are dotted all over dedicated to youngsters. One
Venice, while Murano has more stand is packed with illustrated

Venices Top 10
large-scale furnaces demonstra- childrens books in English, audio
tions are free, on the condition cassettes and games. Kids love
you stroll through the showroom crawling into the cubby hole to
afterwards (see p109). enjoy their purchases. d Ghetto
Vecchio, Cannaregio 1224 Map C1

& Peggy Guggenheim

Collection
041 715 819

Every Sunday the museum hosts

Art4Family free educational ) The Disney Store
Youngsters are greeted by
workshops in English and Italian, Mickey Mouse on a bridge, while
run by artists and students from Donald Duck shes an old boot
the Venice Academy of Fine Arts. out of a canal. Usual Disney fare
For children from 4 to 10 years and is on sale. d Campo S Bartolomeo, S
their parents. Advance booking Marco 5257/98 Map P3
essential (see pp345).

* Visiting the Lido

If the museums
and galleries are
beginning to tire, take
younger children to
the Lido to let off
steam. The free
beaches offer hours
of fun and not just in
the summer. Bikes
can also be hired (see
pp11417). The Disney Store

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Venices Top 10

Left La Fenice plaque Centre Malibran Theatre Right Goldoni Theatre

Entertainment Venues
! LaWorld-famous
Fenice
opera and
Polo means delights from the
Venice Film Festival.
concert performances are back d Cinema Giorgione: Rio Terr dei
at this glorious theatre, re- Franceschi, Cannaregio 4612 Map E3
inaugurated in December 2003 041 522 62 98 Venice Film Festival:
(see p73). Productions range 041 521 87 11 www.labiennale.org
from Verdi and Rossini to
contemporary composers.
d Tickets from Vela at Piazzale Roma or $ Teatro Goldoni
One of the oldest theatres in
the theatre (041 2424) Map N5 the city, dating from the 17th
www.teatrolafenice.it century. It acquired its present
name in 1875 in honour of the

@ Teatro Malibran
In a quiet square near Rialto
18th-century playwright Carlo
Goldoni (see p50). An excellent
stands the gleaming and range of international plays is
splendid Malibran Theatre, re- performed in Italian NovMay. d
inaugurated in 2001 to take on Calle del Teatro, S Marco 4650/B Map
part of the Fenices productions. P4 Ticket sales: 041 240 2014
Dating back to 1678 as Teatro
Grimani, it was renamed after the
19th-century Spanish mezzo- % Vivaldi Concerts
Inspiring performances of
soprano Maria Malibran. Vivaldis music can be enjoyed
d Tickets as La Fenice Corte del Teatro just off Piazza San Marco. Tickets
Malibran, Cannaregio Map Q2 are available at agencies, hotels
or directly from the palace. d

Films in English
The Giorgione cinema has
Ateneo San Basso, Piazzetta dei Leoncini,
San Marco Map Q4 041 528 28 25
English-language screenings www.vivaldi.it or www.
occasionally throughout the virtuosidivenezia.com
winter. In late summer, the
outdoor cinema in Campo San
^ Chamber Music
While listening to the
uplifting notes of Vivaldis Four
Seasons, or a masterpiece from
Bach or Benedetto Marcello take
a moment to unwind and relax
from the days hectic
sightseeing. The Church of San
Vidal was rebuilt around 1700
and has a spacious interior. d
Campo S. Vidal, S Marco 2944 Map M6
041 277 05 61 www.
Venice Film Festival interpretiveneziani.com

66 For Venice nightspots See pp6061

& Concerts in Costume
Youthful but expert singers and
Top 10 Films set in
Venice
musicians perform comic operas at
the Scuola dei Carmini (see p32). It
makes for a memorable evening. ! Indiana Jones and the
Last Crusade (1989)

Venices Top 10
d Scuola Grande dei Carmini, Campo S Hero Harrison Ford heaves up
Margherita, Dorsoduro Map J5 the oor in the church of San
Barnaba.
041 0994371 www.veniceopera.it

@ Moonraker (1979)
* The Venice Carnival Show
A highly entertaining and
Roger Moore as James
Bond steers a gondola-cum-
educational show celebrating hovercraft across Piazza San
Marco in a thrilling chase.
the story of Venice. It starts with
a buffet dinner at 7:30pm. d
Campo S Gallo, S Marco 1092 Map P5 Death in Venice (1971)
Viscontis lm starring Dirk
041 241 19 43 www.venice-carnival- Bogarde is now as classic as
show.com the Thomas Mann novel on
which it is based (see p51).

$ Dont
(1973)
Look Now

This thriller, with Donald

Sutherland and Julie Christie,
will keep you awake at night.

% The Merchant of
Venice (2004)
Starring Al Pacino as a brilliant
Shylock.

^ Eve (1962)
Joseph Loseys black-and-
white classic starring
temptress Jeanne Moreau.
Teatro Fondamenta Nuove
& Senso (1954)
Alida Valli betrays family
( Auditorium
Margherita
Santa and country for an Austrian
ofcer in another Visconti lm.
This converted cinema regularly
stages live ethnic and other
music free! The programme is
* Fellinis
(1976)
Casanova

Donald Sutherland walks

generally posted on the door. d around a fantasized version of
Campo S Margherita, Dorsoduro 3689 Venice in this Fellini lm.
Map K5 041 234 99 11
( Everyone Says I Love
You (1996)
) Formerly a lumber store,
Teatro Fondamenta Nuove
Woody Allen literally runs in
to Julia Roberts as they both
since 1993 the premises have jog through the city.
been buzzing with experimental
theatre and contemporary dance.
New tech music and off-beat
) The Wings of The
Dove (1997)
Helena Bonham Carter stars
lms are also on the avant garde in the lm version of Henry
programme. d Fondamente Nuove, James Venetian story.
Cannaregio 5013 Map E2 041 522 44 98
www.teatrofondamentanuove.it

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Venices Top 10

Left Luigi Bevilacqua Centre Venini Right Nardi

Shops in Venice
! Mondonovo
Venices most original papier-
shoes. The Bevilacqua family has
been weaving precious fabrics by
mch masks. A monstrous hand since the 1700s and you
bears head might hang alongside can see the ancient looms they
a gloating Tutankhamun, but the continue to use today (see also
speciality is Carnival costumes. p77). d Campiello della Comare,
Masks for the lm Eyes Wide S Croce 1320 Map L2
Shut (2000) were made here.
d Rio Terr Canal, Dorsoduro 3063
Map C5 $ Venini
Dont expect Venetian glass
animals here, rather innovative

@ Nardi
Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly
platters and vases of great
simplicity and style. Since its
and Elton John have all happily 1921 beginnings, Veninis award-
spent time (and more) in this winning design team has
plush boutique of glittering included top names Carlo Scarpa
marvels. Three generations of and Gae Aulenti. d Piazzetta
craftsmen have thrilled those who Leoncini, S Marco 314 Map Q4
can afford it with breathtaking
pieces, such as their blackamoor
brooch in ruby and gold or % Perle e Dintorni
String together your own
diamond and platinum. d Piazza S necklace in this great shop. Daz-
Marco 69, S Marco Map Q5 zling kaleidoscopic baubles range
from traditional gay murrhine, to

Luigi Bevilacqua
Shimmering velvets,
blown globes sprayed with gold
and silver, Chinese ceramics and
damasks and silks are fashioned African bone beads. d Calle della
into wonderful bags, clothes and Mandola, S Marco 3740 Map N4

Traditional Venetian masks on display in Mondonovo

68 For more on shopping in Venice See p138

^ Rizzo
Feel like jet-black tagliatelle
Top 10 Souvenirs
ribbons made from cuttlesh ink
for dinner? Or perhaps the blue ! Glassware
Impress your guests back
Curaao variety or the multi- home with a genuine Murano

Venices Top 10
coloured Carnival masks? These chandelier or perhaps a
milleori paperweight.
are only a taste of more than 40
imaginative pasta shapes by
Rizzo a marvellous souvenir. @ Gourmet Food
For something
d Salizzada S Giovanni Grisostomo, authentically Italian but
Cannaregio 5778 Map Q2 intrinsically Venetian, try extra
virgin olive oil avoured with
chilli peppers, bottled red
& Coin Department Store
Its impossible to walk past
chicory paste or pasta in the
shape of gondolas and masks.
the stylishly dressed windows of
Coin without being impressed.
Centrally located close to the
T-shirts
The essential guaranteed
souvenir of Venice, sold at the
Rialto GPO, this branch of Italys ubiquitous street stalls.
largest department chain has an
elegant clothing range and
sleekly designed homeware.
$ Masks
A mind-boggling array of
masks, traditionally made for
d Salizzada S Giovanni Gristomo,
Carnival in papier-mch,
Cannaregio 5785 Map Q2 ceramic and even leather.

* Rubelli
Venices past contact with
% Marbled Paper
Swirls of pastel hues can
be used for covering books or
the Orient is conjured up by the simply as elegant wrapping
sumptuous handmade furnish- paper for gifts.
ings in this showroom. A blend
of computer technology and
traditional techniques is used for
^ Beads
All manner of beads, from
frosted glass, ceramic or the
the brocades, damasks and silks. traditional colourful murrhine
d Campiello del Teatro, S Marco 3877 mosaic-style, can be found.
Map M4

& Italian
Liqueurs
Wine and

( Photo albums and address

Paolo Olbi
Take advantage of lower
prices and taxes by stocking
books in rainbow-coloured up on locally produced wines.
marbled paper and leather at
reasonable prices, by one of the
original craftsmen in Venice.
* Fabric
Lace is the most Venetian
of materials, but attractive
d Calle della Mandola, S Marco 3653
linens and velvets are also
Map N4 good value.

) Venice Pavilion Bookshop

Excellent multilingual selec-
( Silverwork
Photo frames, letter
openers and teaspoons make
tion of literature and miscellany lovely gifts for friends.
focusing on Venice. Also serves
as a tourist information point and
box ofce for cultural events. ) Clothes
All the top fashion names
d Palazzetto Selva, Giardinetti Reali, can be found in Venice.
S Marco 2 Map Q5

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 AROUND
TOWN
San Marco
7279

VENICES TOP 10
San Polo and
Santa Croce
8085
Dorsoduro
8893
Cannaregio
9499
Castello
100105
The Northern Lagoon
108113
The Southern Lagoon
and Venice Lido
114119
Padua, Vicenza and
Verona
122129
Around Town San Marco

Left Busy streetlife in Campo San Bartolomeo Right Designer shopping on Mercerie

San Marco
V
(district) named after the citys patron saint is
bounded by the Grand Canal on all but one side,
ENICES SMALLEST BUT FOREMOST sestiere

which explains the number of stately palaces in the

area. It revolves around Piazza San Marco and the majestic Doges Palace
(see pp1215), the political and legal core of the city until the 18th century.
Running off the square are the Mercerie and Calle Larga XXII Marzo, offering
wall-to-wall designer shopping. But beyond that San Marco has a residential
air, with a great range of places to eat. Dont hesitate to wander down minor
alleyways: surprises include unusual wellheads and many craft workshops.

Sights
1 Piazza San Marco 6 Campo San Bartolomeo
2 Mercerie 7 Chiesa di San Mois
3 Campo Santo Stefano 8 Palazzo Grassi
4 Teatro La Fenice 9 Museo Fortuny
5 Scala Contarini del 0 Chiesa di Santa Maria
Bovolo del Giglio
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! Piazza San Marco
See pp1619. $ Teatro La Fenice
Long masked in scaffolding
since a 1996 arson attack left it

@ Mercerie
The expensive elegance of
gutted, the historic Phoenix
theatre has nally risen from

Around Town San Marco

Venice is most evident on this the ames. Selvas 1792 opera
main thoroughfare linking Rialto house, just one of 17 theatres at
and Piazza San Marco. Mercerie the time, has staged countless
means haberdashers, although world premieres including
these days it is the realm of the Rossinis Tancredi in 1813, ve
designer fashion outlets who are operas commissioned of Verdi,
able to afford the sky-high rents. most notably Rigoletto and La
Just below the ornate Torre dell Traviata, and more recent works
Orologio archway is a sculpted by Stravinsky and Luigi Nono.
female gure commemorating a Legendary divas Maria Callas and
housewife who lived here rent- Dame Joan Sutherland have
free as a reward for inadvertently sung in this glorious setting.
knocking a mortar into the street, d Campo S Fantin Map N5 See p66
killing a revolutionary leader and Daily guided tours
thus halting the short-lived
Baiamonte Tiepolo revolt in 1310.
d Map Q4 % Scala Contarini del Bovolo
Often used as a lm set,
this ne 15th-century palace with

This spacious, elegant

Campo Santo Stefano its beautiful external snail-shell
staircase is squeezed into a
square is edged by cafs with diminutive square. Following
smart, white-jacketed waiters careful restoration, visitors can
and colourful awnings. Its most now climb the winding steps via
regular inhabitants seem to be ve oors of loggias to a dome
unhurried pigeons, pecking sheltering a splendid belvedere.
around the ornate lampposts, From here there are magical
and local children at play views over the citys rooftops.
watched over by nannies and d Corte dei Risi, S Marco 4299
doting grandparents. Pride of Map P4 Open AprOct: 10am6pm
place in the centre goes to a daily; NovMar: 10am4pm SatSun
statue of Niccol Tommaseo, Admission charge
patriot and author of
the Risorgimento. At
Carnival time a lively
outdoor craft market
is held here, although
it is not quite up to
the level of merry-
making seen here in
olden times when
there were magni-
cent balls and bull-
ghts. The latter
events ended in 1802
when a stand collap-
sed on spectators.
d Map M5 Antiques shop, Campo Santo Stefano

73
 Glassmaking aristocratic Fini family, who laid
Venetian glasswork exquisitely out 30,000 ducats for the job. d
decorates chandeliers, chalices Campo S Mois, S Marco 4299 Map P5
and mirrors and has long been in Open 9:30am12:30pm MonSat Free
Around Town San Marco

demand the world over, especially

during the Golden Age of the 16th
century. Although the industry
moved to Murano in 1295 as a
* Palazzo Grassi
In 1985, the splendid salons
of Palazzo Grassi were superbly
safety measure against re
restored under the supervision
decreed by the Great Council,
many furnaces around the San of leading architect Gae Aulenti.
Marco district welcome visitors. Set on the Grand Canal, the
palace dates back to 1740 when
a wealthy merchant family

^ Campo San Bartolomeo

The statue of celebrated
commissioned Giorgio Massari
to design the building. It is
Venetian playwright Carlo located alongside the
Goldoni scrutinizes the milling picturesque tree-shaded Campo
crowds on this crossroads San Samuele, which features
square. Strategically placed for a a graceful Veneto-Byzantine
host of inviting bars crammed bell tower. d S Samuele, S Marco
into the alleys radiating off it, 3231 Map L5 Open for exhibitions
San Bartolo serves as the
fashionable hang-out for the
citys young and trendy. ( Museo Fortuny
Flamboyant Spanish artist
The northern end is occupied and theatrical stage designer
by the main post ofce, once Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo
home to Venices German (18711950) adopted Venice as
community (see p53). They his home and muse, and
worshipped in the Chiesa di transformed this ponderous
San Bartolomeo (open 10am 15th-century palace in Gothic-
noon Tue, Thu & Sat; free Venetian style into an exotic
admission). d Map P3 atelier. Although restoration is
on-going, a number of rooms are

& Chiesa di San Mois

So overloaded was the 1668
open for temporary exhibitions.
In the near future visitors will
faade of this church with be able to admire Fortunys
ostentatious Baroque stone sumptuous velvets,
decorations that several statues
were removed in 1878 to
save it from collapse.
It has been blasted by
critics as the height
of architectural folly
and by John Ruskin
(see p51) as one of
the basest examples
of the basest school
of the Renaissance.
Devoid of religious
symbols, it is given
over wholly to the
glorication of the Palazzo Grassi faade

74
 A Day in San Marco
Morning
Visit the Doges Palace on
Piazza San Marco rst (see

Around Town San Marco

pp1215), arriving early to
t it all in. Must-sees are
the Sala del Senato, Sala
del Maggior Consiglio,
prisons and the Bridge of
Sighs. Then take a break
for coffee in the modern
caf in the palaces former
stables and watch the
gondolas glide past the
glassed-in doorway.

Time your visit to Basilica

Chiesa di Santa Maria del Giglio San Marco (see pp811)
for midday, to catch the
mosaics illuminated by
renowned the world over, his huge spotlights so they
famous pleated silk dresses, glitter to their utmost. The
lamps, paintings, a remarkable tiles were laid at angles to
catch the light.
stage curtain and fascinating
19th-century photographs. Lunch at Harrys Bar, as
d Campo S Beneto, S Marco 3780 Hemingways hero did in
Map N4 Open for special exhibitions Across the River and into
during restoration Admission charge the Trees. Order the
carpaccio, wafer thin slices
of raw beef, invented here
) Chiesa di Santa Maria
del Giglio
by Cipriani (see p21).

Opening on to a lovely square Afternoon

next to the Grand Canal, this The Mercerie (see p73) is
church is a further example of shoppers heaven, packed
Venetian Baroque extravagance. with international high
fashion stores from
Commissioned by the Barbaro
Benetton to Cartier, and
family, its faade exalts their classy souvenir glass and
generations of maritime and hand-crafted paper
political triumphs, with crests, workshops. For yet more,
galleys and statues. Relief maps cross over to Calle Larga
XXII Marzo for designer
along the lower plinth depict
delights such as Bulgari
Zara, Candia, Padua, Rome, Corfu jewellery and Frette linens
and Spalato, the fortied cities (see p76).
where many family members
had served. Works of art inside Return to Piazza San
Marco (see pp1619) in
the church include Venices only
time to enjoy the views
canvas by the Flemish artist over Venice and the lagoon
Rubens, depicting a curvaceous from the Campanile at
Madonna and child. Tintorettos dusk. At ground level
contributions are the Evangelists again, its time for a Bellini
apritif at Caff Florian
adorning the doors of the organ.
(see p17) to watch the
d Campo S Maria del Giglio, S Marco sun set over the faade of
3231 Map N6 Open 10am5pm Mon the basilica.
Sat, 15pm Sun Admission charge

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Around Town San Marco

Left Frette Centre MA.RE Right Cartier

Designer Boutiques
! Frette
Since 1860 Frette has been ^ Cartier
World-famous French jewel-
importing top-grade cotton from lers whose fortress-like premises
Egypt and transforming it into gleam with gold, precious stones,
towels and custom-made house- handbags and watches. d Mercerie
hold linen. d Calle Larga XXII Marzo, S Zulian, S Marco 606 Map Q4
S Marco 2070/A Map P5

@ LIsola Carlo Moretti & MaxMara

For more than 50 years this
Contemporary glass at its family company has been design-
innovative best, exhibited in ing fashionable clothes and acces-
galleries all over the world. sories for city girls. d Campo S
Morettis trademarks are paper Salvador, S Marco 5033 Map P3
cone vases, tumblers and huge
sculptures. d Campo S Mois, S
Marco 1468 Map P5 * Bulgari
Striking contemporary jewel-
lery, watches, accessories and

MA.RE
This delightful boutique
Rosenthal porcelain. d Calle Larga
XXII Marzo, S Marco 2282 Map P5
stocks the divine Salviati glass
creations. First and foremost are
the delicately etched modern ( Fratelli Rossetti
Superb Italian elegance from
wine glasses. d Via XXII Marzo, S this 50-year-old family-run rm,
Marco 2088 Map P5 known worldwide for shoes,
belts, bags and jackets. d Campo

$ Ottico Fabbricatore
This small store offers an
S Salvador, S Marco 4800 Map P3

array of exclusive designer

glasses with frames made from ) Fendi
Flamboyant frocks and shoes
buffalo horn and titanium, as well for special occasions and crazily
as blown-glass vases and lamps. beaded bags, all with the
You can also get cashmere double-F Fendi mark. d S Mois,
clothing in 70 colours and luxury S Marco 1474 Map P5
bags in various leathers. d Calle
dellOvo, S Marco 4773 Map P3
&$032 3JBMUP
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 Around Town San Marco
Left Leon dOro Centre Legatoria Piazzesi Right Bevilacqua

Craft Shops
! Venetia Studium
Exquisite hanging silk lamps & Valese Fonditore
The Valese family foundry
of Fortuny design are reproduced has been creating animals, lamps
with hand-painted patterning and and door knockers in brass and
glass beading. d Calle Larga XXII bronze since 1913. Examples of
Marzo, S Marco 24036 Map P5 their work can be found in
Buckingham Palace and The

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Marco 793 Map Q4
still printing paper with hand-cut
blocks, as well as binding books.
d Campiello della Feltrina, S Marco 2511 * Bevilacqua
Small branch of this historic
Map N6 fabric shop. Velvet and silk cush-
ions and tapestries are a feast

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for the eyes (see also p68). d Campo
S Maria del Giglio, S Marco 2520 Map N5
kangaroos are but some of the
200 glass animals this wonderful
shop boasts. Orchestras of tiny ( LeA kaleidoscopic
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glass musicians ll the shop handwoven shawls from India
window. d Mercerie, S Marco 231 and musical instruments from
Map Q4 African countries are part of an
enterprise to guarantee artisans

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a just income. d Salizzada Pio X,
S Marco 5164 Map P3
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and glittering carnival masks for
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a Venezia
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and bizarre footwear with built-in

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77
Around Town San Marco

Left Devils Forest Pub Centre Bar al Teatro Right Le Caf

Bars and Cafs

! Pasticceria Zanin
The coffee and cake shop for ^ Caffetteria Doria
A friendly, standing-only
Venetians. The narrow bar only corner bar serving divinely rich hot
does counter service, so you chocolate perfect for winter, and
have to stand up for your refreshing sorbetto al caff in
cappuccino and croissant for summer. Vast choice of teas too. d
breakfast or Campari soda in the Calle dei Fabbri, S Marco 4578C Map P4
evening. Delectable ice cream in
summer. d Campo S Luca, S Marco
4589 Map P4 & LeHaveCafa fresh orange juice or
a cappuccino and pastry as you

@ No drinks or seating, but a

Pasticceria Marchini watch life go by in the square.
d Campo S Stefano, S Marco 2797
paradise for those with a sweet Map M5
tooth. Orange and pistachio
chocolates come in Venetian
mask shapes. d Spadaria, S Marco * Hostaria ai Rusteghi
Excellent wines from Friuli,
676 Map E4 Tuscany and the Veneto, served
with delectable titbits. d Campiello

Caff Brasilia
Tuck in to a huge fresh fruit
del Tentor, S Marco 5513 Map P3

salad smothered with yogurt or a

tramezzino sandwich in this quiet ( Rosa Salva
Enjoy melt-in-the-mouth fruit
side-alley caf. The coffees good tarts, exquisite pastries and
too. d Calle dei Assassini, S Marco 3658 Venices best panettone. d Ponte
Map N4 Ferai, S Marco 951 Map Q4

$ Bar al Teatro
Next door to the renowned ) Moscacieka
A young place featuring non-
Fenice Theatre (see p73), this stop music, bracing Spritz
legendary establishment offers apritifs and reasonably priced
outdoor seating on a patio. Other- light meals at lunchtime. d Calle
wise go inside to the bar and dei Fabbri, S Marco 4717 Map P4
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78 For more Venice wine bars See pp567

 Price Categories
For a three-course under 30
meal for one with half 3040
a bottle of wine (or 4050
equivalent meal), taxes 5060
and extra charges. over 60

Around Town San Marco

Left Ristorante allAngelo Right Rosticceria San Bartolomeo

Places to Eat
! Hostaria Masaniello
Marvellous southern Italian
a table outside. d Campo S Luca, S
Marco 4153 Map P4 041 522 11 80
eatery. The menu includes pasta, No credit cards Closed Sat & Sun
meat and sh, plus winning
desserts. d Campo S Stefano, S
Marco 2801 Map M5 041 520 90 03 & AlA 30-year
Bacareto
institution. Try the
Closed Tue, mid-Novmid-Dec bigoli in salsa (spaghetti with
anchovy and onion pure).

@ Ristorante alla Borsa

A great selection of wines
Outdoor seating. d Calle delle
Botteghe, S Marco 3447 Map M5 041
accompany dishes such as 528 93 36 Closed Sun, Aug
clams, mussels, tomatoes and
capers. d Calle delle Veste, S Marco
2018 Map N6 041 523 54 34 Closed * Da Carla
This tiny joint offers tasty
Wed Venetian fare such as pasta con
seppie (black squid ink sauce). d

Ristorante allAngelo
A long-running favourite with
Corte Contarina, S Marco 1535 Map P5
041 523 78 55 Closed Sun
seating for 680. Try the risotto di
seppie (rice cooked with cuttle-
sh black ink sauce). d Calle Larga ( LaResembling
Caravella
a caravel sailing
S Marco, S Marco 403 Map Q4 041 ship, the trestle tables are adorned
520 92 99 with pewter plates. Fish and
meat dishes. Good wine list. d Via

$ Rosticceria
Bartolomeo
San XXII Marzo, S Marco 2398 Map P5 041
520 89 01 No disabled access
Try the local favourite here,
mozzarella in carozza, a deep-
fried cheese sandwich. d Calle ) Acqua Pazza
Mediterranean cuisine,
della Bissa, S Marco 5424 Map P3 including Neapolitan-style pizza.
041 522 35 69 No disabled access d Campo SantAngelo, S Marco 3808/10
Map N5 041 277 06 88 Closed Mon,

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Around Town San Polo & Santa Croce

Left Scuola Grande di San Rocco Right Campo San Giacomo dellOrio

San Polo and Santa Croce

ENICES GREATEST CONCENTRATION of sights
can be found in these neighbouring districts, at
the geographical heart of Venice, having grown
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around the ancient core of Rialto where the rst inhabitants settled. Here,
glorious churches, landmark monuments and breathtaking palaces are all
saturated in history. Essential sights include Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
(see pp267), the Scuola Grande di San Rocco where Tintoretto
demonstrated his genius on sumptuous canvases, and the morning bustle of
Rialto market. The squares of San Polo and San Giacomo dellOrio are both
full of cafs and benches for resting weary feet.

Sights
1 Rialto Market 6 Scuola Grande di San
Giovanni Evangelista
2 Campo San Polo
3 Scuola Grande di San 7 Palazzo Mocenigo
Rocco 8 Giardino Papadopoli
4 Campo San Giacomo 9 Campo San Zan Degol
dellOrio
0 Ca Pesaro Museo di Arte
5 Chiesa di San Giacomo Orientale
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! Rialto Market
See pp289.
marvel of intertwined sculpted
stone wreaths and crouching
elephants dwarfed by admirable

@ Campo San Polo

This lovely square undergoes
columns. The Istrian stone facing
is embedded with a rainbow

Around Town San Polo & Santa Croce

a series of transformations, from medley of burgundy porphyry and
attractive theatre or dance area green and cream veined marble
during Carnival, to open-air inserts. Designed by Bartolomeo
cinema through the summer Bon in 1517 and added to by
months, and playground for Scarpagnino and other stone-
bicycle- and scooter-mad kids the masons, the imposing building
rest of the year. It has never with neighbouring church was
been particularly quiet it was home to one of the citys fore-
once a venue for bullghts and most confraternities, honoured
bird-netting, extravagant parties with an annual visit by the Doge.
with reworks displays and even d Campo S Rocco, S Polo 2454 Map K4
crime. In 1548 Florentine writer Open AprOct: 9am5:30pm daily; Nov
in hiding Lorenzino de Medici Mar: 10am5pm daily (closed 25 Dec,
was stabbed to death here on 1 Jan, Easter Sun) Admission charge
orders from the great Cosimo
de Medici. It was punishment
for the assassination of Cosimos $ Campo San Giacomo
dellOrio
cousin Duke Alessandro, which Named after either a bay tree,
brought the Medici line to an wolves or a canal depending
end. d Map M3 on your source, this picturesque
quintessential square, well off

Scuola Grande di
San Rocco
the beaten track, sports plane
trees, benches for relaxing and
Blinding in the morning sun patches of grass. Modest
thanks to its cleansing face-lift, surrounding palaces are home to
the early Renaissance faade of Venice Universitys architectural
this historic building, home to faculties. The laid-back air and
masterpieces by Tintoretto, is a abundance of eateries and coffee
shops make it very inviting, and
theres no lack of subjects for
photographers or artists.
d Map L2

% Chiesa di San Giacomo

dellOrio
On no account miss this unusual
church. Founded in the 9th
century, its Latin-cross shape
boasts a marvellous 15th-century
wood-beamed ceiling and a
forest of colourful granite and
black limestone columns from
the Middle East, several of them
loot from the Crusades. The oor
merits close scrutiny for its
multitude of fossils, while
Chiesa di San Rocco memorable paintings include

81
 Scuole
The Venetian Scuole (literally
& Palazzo Mocenigo
An 18th-century patrician
schools) were charitable palace whose richly furnished
institutions of medieval origin, and frescoed rooms also have
Around Town San Polo & Santa Croce

almost Masonic in organisation. showcases of historic fabrics and

Some were religious-orientated costumes including lavishly
lay confraternities while others embroidered waistcoats, fans,
functioned as trade guilds. Up to bodices and corsets. The
500 once operated, covering
Mocenigo family portrait gallery
everyone from sausage-makers to
cobblers. Several have survived, boasts a total of seven doges,
namely San Rocco and Carmini. topped in fame by Alvise I, the
victor at the 1571 Battle of
Lepanto against the Turks, which
Palma il Giovanes Descent of was crucial for the Republic.
Manna (158081), left of the main d Salizzada S Stae, S Croce 1992
altar, and a painted crucix (1350) Map M2 Open AprOct: 10am5pm
attributed to Paolo Veneziano. TueSun; NovMar: 10am4pm TueSun
d Campo S Giacomo dellOrio, S Croce Admission charge
Map L2 Open 10am5pm MonSat,
15pm Sun Admission charge

^ Scuola Grande di San

Giovanni Evangelista
This erstwhile confraternity
headquarters with a high-
ceilinged upstairs hall is mostly
used for conferences. The
monumental staircase was the
work of Coducci and the
priceless reliquary contains a
fragment of the True Cross,
presented to the Scuola in 1369.
The spectacular Miracles of the
Cross cycle of paintings
commissioned of Gentile Bellini
and associates is now in the
Accademia Galleries (see
pp245). The exterior courtyard
has a ne sculptured portal Giardino Papadopoli
screen by Pietro Lombardo
mounted with an eagle to
symbolize St John. d Campiello * Giardino Papadopoli
A leafy haven of twittering
della Scuola, S Polo 2454 Map L3 sparrows and owerbeds close
041 71 82 34 phone to arrange to Piazzale Roma and the car
an appointment parks, these French-designed
gardens date back to the 1800s
when extravagant parties for the
nobility were held here among
exotic owers and rare animals.
Site of a demolished convent,
it belonged to Corfu-born
Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista entrepreneurs, hence the Greek

82
 A Day in San Polo
Morning
Drink your ll of Tinto-
rettos dynamic paintings

Around Town San Polo & Santa Croce

at the Scuola Grande di
San Rocco (see p81)
before wandering east to
Campo San Polo (see
p81). Coffee is a must in
Campo San Zan Degol the square, either at one
of the local bars or at the
attractive Antica Birraria
name. The public park was
La Corte (see p85).
greatly reduced in size when the
Rio Novo canal was excavated Its not far from here to
19323. d Map J3 Rialto Market (see pp28
9) for late morning bargains
of fresh produce, often
( Campo San Zan Degol
People usually hurry through
nearing half price when
stall-holders are in a hurry
this square en route to the bus to shut up shop. If this has
terminal, oblivious to its quiet worked up an appetite, a
charm. Interest starts with the Grand Canal-side lunch is
worth consideration at this
curious loggia on the western
point. There is a string of
canal edge, then theres the eateries spread along the
attractive plain church named for sun-blessed Riva del Vin,
San Giovanni Decollato or St close to the foot of Rialto
John the Beheaded, depicted Bridge. Each displays live
lobster and sh and multi-
with owing curly locks in a
lingual menus. In winter
stone bas-relief on the southern diners sit in see-through
wall. Inside the simple Veneto- tents so that views of the
Byzantine building are lovely canal and the procession
13th-century frescoes, an of boats are ensured.
unusual survivor for damp old Afternoon
Venice. d Map L1 Chiesa di San
Giovanni Decollato: open 10amnoon Make your way north and
MonSat explore the craft and gift
shops, lace, scarf and T-
shirt stalls along Ruga
) Ca Pesaro Museo di Arte
Orientale
Rialto and the old red-light
area of Rio Terr Rampani
This impressive Oriental Art (see p48).
Collection is an eclectic mix of
19th-century curiosities from all Try to end up in pretty
Campo San Giacomo
over the Far East. Exhibits include dellOrio (see p81) for a
armour, porcelain and costumes, pre-dinner drink at Al
dainty lacquerwork boxes and Prosecco wine bar (Campo
musical instruments. The neigh- S Giacomo dellOrio, S
bouring modern art gallery in Croce 1503 041 524 02
22 Closed Sun). Ask for
monumental Ca Pesaro (see p20 the fruity red Refosco
and p41) has also recently re- from Friuli and bocconcino
opened after restructuring. d Fond- con mortadella di cinghiale
amenta Pesaro, S Croce 2076 Map N1 (bite-sized roll with wild
Open 10am6pm (until 5pm in winter), boar slice).
closed public hols Admission charge

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Around Town San Polo & Santa Croce

Left Gilberto Penzo Centre Sabbie e Nebbie Right Hibiscus

Craft Shops
! Gilberto Penzo
A visit to this workshop with ^ LaHandmade
Pedrera
beads, photo
beautiful wooden models of frames and Murano glass
traditional Venetian boats is a creations. d Campo SantAgostin,
real treat. Many craft come in S Polo 2279/b Map L3
DIY kit form. d Calle II dei Saoneri, S
Polo 2702 Map M3
& Sabbie e Nebbie
Tasteful boutique of pottery,

@ Mazzon le Borse
For 50 years Papa Piero has
candles and oddities from Japan
and Italy. d Calle dei Nomboli, S Polo
been personally making beautiful 2768/a Map M4
leather bags that last a lifetime.
Luckily his daughter Marta is
taking over the reins. d Campiello * Attombri
In an old covered passageway
S Tom, S Polo 2807 Map L4 long home to the Rialto Market
goldsmiths are two designer

Tragicomica
The result of 20 years of
brothers who make limited-
edition jewellery. d Sottoportego
creating elaborate papier-mch degli Oreci, S Polo 74 Map P2
and leather masks and brocade
costumes for Carnival as well as
theatrical productions can be ( Hibiscus
A mix of Indian silk jackets,
appreciated in this spectacular platters from Morocco and
craft shop where the staff explain ceramic bowls by a Veneto artisan.
the signicance of pieces. d Calle d Ruga Rialto, S Polo 1060/61 Map P2
dei Nomboli, S Polo 2800 Map M4

$ Rivoaltus ) LaCeramica
Margherita

Beautiful hand-bound diaries Egg cups, teapots and platters

and address books can be are some of the delightful hand-
purchased from this tiny shop turned objects available here.
right on the Rialto bridge. d Sottoportego de la Siona Bettina,
d Ponte di Rialto, S Polo 11 Map P3 S Croce 2345 Map N2

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84 For what to buy in Venice See p69

 Price Categories
For a three-course under 30
meal for one with half 3040
a bottle of wine (or 4050
equivalent meal), taxes 5060
and extra charges over 60

Around Town San Polo & Santa Croce

Left La Zucca Right Taverna Da Baffo sign

Places to Eat
! LaDelicious
Zucca
vegetarian fare, with & Antica Birraria
La Corte
the promise of unforgettable choc- Delectable pizzas named after
olate desserts. d Ponte del Megio, the citys bridges feature at this
S Croce 1762 Map L1 041 524 1570 ultra-modern eatery set in a
Closed Sun No disabled access former brewery. There is also a
pleasant, tree-shaded patio.

@ Osteria Banco Giro

A trendy restaurant-bar along
d Campo S Polo, S Polo 2168 Map M3
041 275 0570
the Grand Canal serving quality
Italian vintages and tasty nibbles.
d Campo S Giacometto, S Polo 122 Map * Gelateria Alaska
Unforgettable ice cream
P2 041 523 2061 Closed Mon made by a true maestro, Carlo.
This is the real deal 100 per

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Risorto
with youthful
cent natural gelato with ginger,
spearmint, pistachio, rose petals
clientele and great pizzas served and green tea! d Calle Larga dei Bari,
in the garden. d Sottoportego de la S Croce 1159 Map K2
Siora Bettina, S Croce 2337 Map N2
041 524 1169 Closed Wed, Thu L No
credit cards No disabled access ( Taverna Da Baffo
Seek out this tranquil square
for a light lunch with a glass of

$ Canalside setting and home-

Al Ponte Belgian beer or crisp Friuli wine.
d Campo della Chiesa, S Polo 2346
style Venetian cooking, such as Map L3 041 520 8862
polpette (meatballs). d Calle Larga
San Giacomo dellOrio, S Croce 1666
Map L2 041 719 777 Closed Sun ) Pasticceria Rizzardini
Neighbourly old-style pastry
shop serving thick hot chocolate

% Dont miss the cestino al

Osteria Mocenigo and divine fruit tarts, almond
slices and crunchy peanut toffee.
parmiggiano, a crisp fried pastry- d Campiello dei Meloni, S Polo 1415
cheese basket with prawns. d Map M3 Closed Tue & Aug
Salizzada San Stae, S Croce 1919 Map
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Around Town Dorsoduro

Left Zattere Right Squero di San Trovaso

Dorsoduro

A DISTRICT OF CONTRASTS, Dorsoduro stretches

from the port, backed by an historic but rather
run-down zone long home to sailors and
shermen, via the panoramic Zattere and Grand Canal, all the way to the
Punta della Dogana, a chic area of foreign consulates and wealthy
residences. Highlights for visitors include two foremost art galleries, the
Accademia and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection (see pp345), crammed
with masterpieces ancient and modern, as well as Ca Rezzonico palace (see
p42) and magnicent churches, Santa Maria della Salute (see pp389) and
San Sebastiano, the latter famous for its wonderful Veronese canvases.
Literally the hard backbone of Venice as it was built on elevated islands of
compacted subsoil, Dorsoduro used to be sparsely populated. Today, as
home to most of the citys university premises, it is full of lively cafs, bars
and nightlife, concentrated in the market square, Campo Santa Margherita.

Sights
1 Accademia Galleries 6 Rio Terr dei Catecumeni
2 Zattere 7 Ex Ospedale degli
Incurabili
3 San Nicol dei Mendicoli
4 Squero di San Trovaso 8 Campo San Barnaba

5 Chiesa di San 9 Chiesa dei Gesuati

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! Accademia
See pp245.
Galleries though its active days may be
numbered. The combined
workshop-dwelling, its window

@ Zattere
This broad waterfront took
sills clad with geraniums, is
reminiscent of an Alpine chalet

Around Town Dorsoduro

its name from the rafts of timber as the rst occupants came from
(zattere) oated downstream the mountainous Cadore region.
from the extensive forests in the Though closed to visitors, it
northern Dolomite region which backs on to a canal (Rio di San
were managed by the Venetian Gervasio e Protasio) so its easy
Republic. The precious wood was to watch the goings-on as oar-
used for constructing palaces or propelled craft are brought in for
transformed into masts and the caulking and cleaning. d Map C5
like for the important shipbuilding
industry. The tall-masted sailing
ships and rowing boats which % Chiesa di San Sebastiano
This 16th-century church is a
used to moor here have been treasure trove of Paolo Veronese
replaced by motorized vaporetti paintings, and the artist devoted
and tourist launches, and most of his life to the specta-
nowadays the Zattere signies cular fresco cycle (see p39).
lovely lagoon views, perfect for a d Campo S Sebastiano, Dorsoduro 1907
day or evening stroll. d Map C5 Map B5 041 275 04 62 Open
10am5pm MonSat, 15pm Sun

San Nicol dei Mendicoli

This Veneto-Byzantine
Admission charge

church with an imposing square

campanile (bell tower) will be ^ Rio Terr dei Catecumeni
This reclaimed thoroughfare
recognized by lm buffs from the between the Zattere and Santa
chilling Nicholas Roeg lm Dont Maria della Salute is dominated
Look Now. Hidden away in a by a long building, now a school,
maze of narrow alleyways off the where prisoners-of-war of the
port zone, St Nicholas of the Republic who did not profess the
beggars has a pretty portico Christian faith would be held
which doubled as a shelter for captive until they converted. This
the poor. Founded in the 7th quiet backwater comes alive on
century, it is the second oldest 21 November when the Salute
church in Venice. In the 1970s it festivities are in full swing (see
was restored by the Venice in p63). d Map D5
Peril Fund, who water-
proofed the low floor.
d Campo S Nicol,
Dorsoduro 1907 Map A5
041 275 03 82 Open
10amnoon, 36pm
MonSat Free

$ Squero
Trovaso
di San

This is by far the

citys most famous
gondola repair and
construction yard, Ex Ospedale degli Incurabili faade

89
Around Town Dorsoduro

Boats moored at the San Basilio Port Zone

& ExIncurabili
Ospedale degli juvenile court. d 423 Zettere,
Dorsoduro 30135 Map C5 Closed
A cavernous, labyrinthine to public
construction that takes up a
lengthy stretch of the Zattere,
this erstwhile hospital has under- * Campo San Barnaba
Nowadays a modest square
gone vast renovations to adapt it dotted with some low-key bars,
for the Accademia Art Institute, its main attraction is a colourful
which has transferred here to moored barge loaded high with
leave the historic galleries room shiny fresh fruit and vegetables
for expansion (see pp245). The a must for photographers. Its
building dates from the 1500s, history has not always been so
founded to shelter women with peaceful, however the square
incurable venereal diseases, and used to be the arena for erce
later took in orphans and a trade rivalries between the citys
school. Legend has it that St working class bands, the
Francis Xavier, ordained in Nicolotti and Castellani, who
Venice, was sent to serve here would ght it out on the Ponte
with his companions on orders dei Pugni (see p47). On a more
from Ignatius Loyola. More forgiving note, the rather
recently, it has served as a nondescript church used to take
in disgraced and bankrupt
Masks nobility. d Map K5
Handmade in papier-mch and
glittery plaster, Venetian masks
are now strictly tourist fare, but ( Chiesa dei Gesuati
Set right on the Zattere
they were once essential attire waterfront close to the main
during Carnival, allowing ferry moorings, the Gesuati (also
aristocrats to enjoy themselves in known as Santa Maria del
anonymity. One unusual model, Rosario) is often confused with
with a long curved nose, was
the Gesuiti (Jesuit) establish-
used by doctors during plagues,
its cavity lled with perfumed ment in Cannaregio. Taking over
herbs to lter the diseased air. from a minor religious order, the
Domenican friars had this church

90
constructed in Classical style in Exploring Dorsoduro
1726 by Giorgio Massari. Inside
the ceiling consists of three Morning
uplifting frescoes (17379) by The Accademia Galleries
Tiepolo (see p44), which are (see pp245) can be

Around Town Dorsoduro

considered among his best work, overwhelming, so focus
on a selection of its
portraying St Dominic amid
glories, but dont neglect
glorious angels in ight. d Fonda- the Carpaccios and Bellinis.
mente delle Zattere, Dorsoduro 864 After all that art, have a
Map C5 Open 10am5pm MonSat relaxing coffee watching
Admission charge the boats go by at Snack
Bar Accademia Foscarini, a
magical spot right at the
) San Basilio Port Zone
The vast docks occupy a
foot of Accademia Bridge.
(Rio Terr Antonio
good part of the northwestern Foscarini, Dorsoduro 878/C
continuation of the Zattere 041 522 72 81 Closed
Tue).
waterfront, and are usually
crowded with trucks and cars Next, head off east for a
queueing up to board the ferries leisurely stroll, past Long-
to Greece. The modern terminal henas work of art, the
also handles the increasing church of Santa Maria
della Salute (see p38), to
cruise liner trafc, whereas the
Punta della Dogana, a
former industrial structures such great spot for taking photos
as the cotton mill and cold stores of Piazza San Marco. Turn
are being converted for use by back in the direction of the
Venice University (see p54). The Zattere and Giudecca Canal.
Lunch is recommended at
outstanding 17th-century pastel
Al Chioschetto, a snack
portrait artist Rosalba Carriera bar right on the waters
(see p25) was born in the San edge. (Zattere, Dorsoduro
Basilio parish and returned there 1406/a).
to die, destitute and totally blind, Afternoon
in 1757. d Map B5
Wander through to Campo
Santa Margherita (see
pp323) to the Scuola
Grande dei Carmini to
admire Tiepolos canvases,
then take time to admire
the architectural curiosities
of this fascinating square.

As sunset approaches
waste no time in
occupying a table for a
Spritz apritif at the trendy
bar Margaret DuChamp
(Campo S Margherita,
Dorsoduro 3019 041 528
62 55 Closed Tue). Its
hard to better this as a
place for people-watching,
and an added bonus is the
scent of jasmine that lls
the air as night falls.

Statue in Chiesa dei Gesuati

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Left BAC Art Studio Right Totem-Il Canale Gallery sign

Shops
! 869
Paola Carraro transforms ^ Laboratorio Fustat
Stunning ceramics made on
paintings by modern masters the spot by talented Cinzia, who
Klee, Magritte and others into also runs pottery courses here.
hand-knitted sweaters and d Campo S Margherita, Dorsoduro 2904
dresses. Commissions are taken Map K5 335 604 56 75
so you can wear your favourite
painting. d Piscina del Forner,
Dorsoduro 869 Map D5 & Ca Macana
Mask-makers extraordinaire,
with life-size unicorns, pointy

@ Bac Art Studio

Attractive and affordable
jester heads with bells and the
full Carnival range. d Calle delle
etchings and prints of Venice by Botteghe, Dorsoduro 3172 Map L5
artists Baruffaldi and Cadore. Buy
them framed if desired. d Piscina
del Forner, Dorsoduro 862 Map D5 * Billa Supermarket
Open seven days a week
with freshly baked bread, great

Totem-Il Canale Gallery

Bulky ancient beads, made
cheese and salami counter, wine,
fruit and vegetables. d Zattere,
with vitreous paste and once Dorsoduro 1491 Map B5
traded in Africa, are now
precious antiques. Contemporary
African wood artworks as well. ( IlMiniatures
Mondo in Miniatura
of Venices
d Rio Terr Antonio Foscarini, Dorsoduro palaces and bridges modelled
878/B Map C5 by the craftsman who has
produced a 6 x 4m (20 x 13 ft)

$ Signor Blum
Detailed jigsaw models of
model of the entire city.
d Calle della Toletta, Dorsoduro 1193
Gothic palaces, anked by wall Map L6
panels and painted toy gures all
individually handmade by this
co-operative of female artisans. ) Arras
Original hand-woven fabrics,
d Campo S Barnaba, Dorsoduro 2840 garments and bags in beautiful
Map K5 colours. d Campiello Squelini,
Dorsoduro 3235 Map L5

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furniture. d Calle del Traghetto, ;BUUFSF
Dorsoduro 2783 Map L5

92 For more on shopping in Venice See p138

 Price Categories
For a three-course under 30
meal for one with half 3040
a bottle of wine (or 4050
equivalent meal), taxes 5060
and extra charges over 60

Around Town Dorsoduro

Left Gelateria Nico Right La Rivista

Places to Eat
! Gelateria Nico
Venices most renowned ice
cheese and wines. d Rio Terr
Foscarini, Dorsoduro 979/a Map C5
cream parlour. The local favourite 041 240 1425 Closed Mon
is giandiuotto da passeggio
hazelnut and chocolate ice cream
smothered in whipped cream. & Suzie Caf
This great bar, frequented by
d Zattere, Dorsoduro 922 Map C5 students, serves sandwiches,
041 522 5293 Closed Thu in winter pasta and salads. d Campo S Basilio,
Dorsoduro 1527 Map B5 041 522

@ Linea dOmbra
Enjoy the superb waterside
7502 Closed Sun in winter

setting here behind the landmark

Salute church. Specialities include * AiOneGondolieri
of the citys top
tuna tartare and sea bass in a restaurants, specializing in game
salt crust. d Ponte dellUmilt, Dorso- from the Veneto when in season.
duro 19 Map D5 041 241 1881 Extensive wine list. d Ponte del
Formager, Dorsoduro 366 Map D5

Pizzeria ai Sportivi
Easily the best pizza in
041 528 6396 Closed Tue, JulAug
lunch
Venice, with delicious toppings
of Treviso radicchio or porcini
mushrooms. Outdoor seating. d ( Pasticceria Tonolo
One of the citys best pastry
Campo S Margherita, Dorsoduro 3052 shops. Delicious, freshly baked
Map K5 041 521 1598 Closed Mon almond biscuits and mini pizzas
are recommended. d Crosera S

$ Bar Abbazia
Shaded by a leafy pergola,
Pantalon, Dorsoduro 3764 Map K4
041 523 7209 Closed Mon
the outside tables are perfect for
enjoying a quick sandwich.
d Rio Terr dei Catecumeni, Dorsoduro ) Gelateria Il Doge
Try Zuppa del doge (candied
128-129/A Map D5 041 523 2149 fruit, egg custard and sponge cake
soaked in Marsala) at this great

% Impronta Caff
Affordable meals and long
ice cream parlour. d Campo S
Margherita, Dorsoduro 3058A Map K5
opening hours make this a local 041 523 4607 Closed DecJan
favourite. d Calle dei Preti, Dorsoduro
4BO
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&$032
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surroundings. Inspiring choice of

Note: Unless otherwise stated, all restaurants accept credit 93

cards and serve vegetarian meals
Around Town Cannaregio

Left La Cantina Right Fondamenta degli Ormesini

Cannaregio
between the northern bank of the Grand
Canal and the lagoon, the bustling sestiere of
A CCOUNTING FOR THE HUGE CRESCENT

Cannaregio reaches from the railway station to the city hospital. It was home
to Marco Polo and artists Titian and Tintoretto, and boasts landmark
churches such as Madonna dellOrto (see p39) along with an old Jewish
Ghetto. Named after the reeds (canne) that once lled its marshes, it is
crossed by Strada Nova, the citys main thoroughfare, but also contains
Venices narrowest alley, the 58-cm (2-ft) wide Calle Varisco. This vibrant
area has its own market, craft workshops and rowing clubs, while relaxation
comes at the string of shady parks and laid-back cafs and bars
that line the maze of back-street canals.

Top 10 Sights
1 Ca dOro 7 Fondamente della
Misericordia and degli
2 Jewish Ghetto
Ormesini
3 Corte Seconda del Milion
8 Palazzo Labia
4 Santa Maria dei Miracoli
9 Chiesa di San Giobbe
5 Campo dei Mori
0 Fondamente Nuove
6 Farmacia Ponci

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! Ca dOro
Behind the palaces beautiful
be visited with a guide and theres
a museum of sacred objects.
Gothic tracery is a memorable d Museo Ebraico, Campo del Ghetto
column-lled courtyard paved Nuovo, Cannaregio 2902/b Map C1
with myriad coloured tesserae. Open JunSep: 10am7pm SunFri;

Around Town Cannaregio

Inside is the Galleria Franchetti, OctMay: 10am6pm SunFri
an enticing collection of Admission charge
paintings, sculptures, coins and
ceramics donated to the State by
Baron Giorgio Franchetti in 1916, Corte Seconda del Milion
The newly restructured
together with the building. One Malibran Theatre in this photo-
highlight is Andrea Mantegnas genic square was erected on the
agonizing St Sebastian (1560) site of the Polo family abode,
pierced by arrows like a where famous 13th-century
hedgehog, in the portico explorer Marco was born
leading through to a (see p52). Other early
stunning loggia Gothic buildings remain,
overlooking the Grand their timber overhangs
Canal. An ornate 15th- set off by bright red
century staircase climbs geraniums. Along with
to the second oor the adjoining bridge, the
where there are huge square was named in
16th-century Flemish honour of the explorer
tapestries (see p42). whose marvellous stories
d Calle Ca dOro, Cannaregio about the Orient in his
3932 Map N1 Open book Il Milione continue
8:15am2pm Mon, 8:15am to inspire generations of
7:15pm TueSun No disabled travellers. d Map Q2
access Admission charge

@ The word ghetto

Jewish Ghetto $ Santa Maria dei
Miracoli
Moor sculpture A jewellery box of
originated in Venice, marble slabs and exqui-
derived from getto (casting) due site bas-reliefs, this Renaissance
to an old iron foundry here. As of church was named after a miracle-
1492 many Jewish refugees working icon from 1409, said to
reached Venice after expulsion have resuscitated a drowned
from Spain and in 1527 they man and now enshrined in the
were obliged by law to move to main altar (see p38). d Campo dei
this area. Subject to a curfew to Miracoli, Cannaregio Map Q2 041 275
prevent their fraternizing with 04 62 Open 10am5pm MonSat,
local women, they slept behind 15pm Sun Admission charge
locked gates, their island circled
by an armed patrol boat. Waves
of arrivals saw each language % Campo dei Mori
In this odd funnel-shaped
group build its own synagogue square your attention is drawn to
(ve in all) and raise the low- three statues of Arabian-style
ceilinged buildings to seven Moors but neither North
oors in height. Today 33 Jews African nor Muslim, they hailed
still live in the ghetto, while a from Morea in Greece. Rioba,
further 450 reside in other parts Sandi and Afani Mastelli were
of the city. The synagogues can medieval traders who made

95
 Mexican and Middle
Eastern restaurants, a
continuation of former
trade links: the word
ormesini derives
Around Town Cannaregio

from a rich fabric

traded through
Hormuz, now in Iran,
and imitated in
Florence and Venice.
Ormesini leads into
Medicinal potions, Farmacia Ponci Misericordia and to
the towering red-brick
their home in the family palace Scuola Grande building. Currently
around the corner. Next to the closed for restructuring, it served
bridge over Rio della Sensa is a as the citys basketball team
doorway marked No. 3399, once headquarters for many years.
the residence of the renowned d Map C2
16th-century artist
Tintoretto (see p44).
d Map D1

^ Farmacia Ponci
The Casa degli
Speziali, the oldest
pharmacy in Venice,
carries on its business
in modern premises
alongside its restored
16th-century rooms.
Displayed on original Palazzo Labia faade
briarwood shelving
adorned with Baroque statues in
Arolla pinewood, are rows of * Palazzo Labia
The fames and fortunes of
17th-century porcelain jars for this 17th-century palace over-
medicinal ingredients; for safety looking the Canal di Cannaregio
reasons poisons were kept in a could ll a book. Abandoned
rear room. Pharmacies were when its wealthy merchant
strictly regulated and totalled owners ed to Vienna at the fall
518 in 1564, the year their guild of the Republic, it acted as a silk
was formed. d Strada Nova, factory, saw-mill and primary
Cannaregio 2233A Map D2 school, but the worst damage
was inicted in 1945 when a

& Fondamente della

Misericordia and
boat loaded with munitions blew
up right in front of it. Luckily the
degli Ormesini wonderful ballroom frescoed by
Parallel to the Strada Nova but Tiepolo has been restored. The
worlds away from the tourist palace now belongs to RAI, the
bustle, these adjoining quaysides Italian state broadcasting service.
have a real neighbourhood feel. d Campo S Geremia, Cannaregio Map
Theres a good sprinkling of C2 Ballroom: open 34pm WedFri by
osterie (wine bars) alongside appointment only (041 781 111)

96
( Chiesa di San Giobbe
Set in a peaceful square,
Exploring Cannaregio
this church is a bit of a hotch- Morning
potch after undergoing numerous Begin the day with the
architectural modications before Galleria Franchetti in the

Around Town Cannaregio

it was suppressed under Napo- lovely Ca dOro (see p95),
but leave plenty of time
leon. An oratory and a paupers
for the balconies which
hospital, it was founded in the overlook the Grand Canal
14th-century, with funding from and the mosaics in the
Doge Cristoforo Moro and courtyard. Afterwards
decorations by Pietro Lombardo. follow Strada Nova in the
direction of the railway
Superb altarpieces by Giovanni
station to the Bottega del
Bellini and Vittorio Carpaccio now Caff (Calle del Pistor,
hang in the Accademia Galleries Cannaregio 1903 041
(see pp245), but still here are a 714 232 Closed Sat pm
1445 triptych by Vivarini in the & Sun) for the best coffee
in Cannaregio. Only
sacristy and a lovely Nativity
minutes away is the
(1540) by Girolamo Savoldo. fascinating Jewish Ghetto
d Campo S Giobbe, Cannaregio Map (see p95), where you can
B2 Open 10amnoon, 3:306pm daily take a guided tour to the
Free many remaining
synagogues in the area.

) Fondamente Nuove
This lagoon-side pavement,
For a revitalising break,
lunch at Hostaria alla
opposite the cemetery island of Fontana is recommended
San Michele (see p110), is an (Fondamenta di Canna-
regio, Cannaregio 1102
important jumping-off point for
041 715 077 Closed
ferries to the northern islands Sun).
and sports one of the citys rare
petrol stations. The ample Afternoon
quaysides were not constructed Wander up the canal
and paved until the mid-1500s; towards Ponte dei Tre
until then the waterfront reached Archi (see p46) and the
Chiesa di San Giobbe.
back to Titians garden (No. 5113,
Return back over the
Calle Larga dei Botteri) allowing bridge and make your way
him unobstructed views of the to Fondamenta della Sacca,
Alps on a clear day, which which affords good views
delighted this native of Cadore. of the Dolomites in clear
conditions. Many ways
d Map E2
lead east from here, but
try and take in the church
The Jews in Venice of Madonna dellOrto
Banned by Republic law from (see p39) for the Tintoretto
paintings, then Campo
practising manual trades, many
dei Mori (see p95).
Jews were skilled doctors or
money-lenders. Most were Back on Strada Nova, an
refugees from other parts of energetic young team
Europe, and they are credited awaits at La Cantina with
with introducing rice-based dishes a pre-dinner glass of wine
to Venetian cuisine. As from their north Italian
remembered by a memorial in the range (Strada Nova,
Ghetto, few returned from the Cannaregio 3689 041
Nazi camps of World War II. 522 82 58 Closed Sun).

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Around Town Cannaregio

Left Tkal Right Le Ragazze di Cima

Specialist Shops
! Tkal
Close to Campo SS Apostoli,
and other fabrics can be found
here. d Strada Nova, Cannaregio
a gift shop of fascinating holo- 3683/84 Map D2
grams, Murano glass delights
and chunky jewellery. d Strada
Nova, Cannaregio 4391/C Map D2 & Salmoiraghi & Vigano
Italian spectacles are stylish
and good value, and this well-

@ Mori & Bozzi

One of the best shoe shops
reputed optometrist can make up
prescription glasses the same
in Venice, offering an irresistible day. d Strada Nova, Cannaregio 3928
selection of sumptuous womens 3930 Map D2
footwear, from high heels to at
pumps. d Rio Terr della Maddalena,
Cannaregio 2367 Map D2 * Barbara Boutique
Eye-catching window
displays of sophisticated ladies

San Leonardo Market

In the morning and late
fashion. Good range of stock
changing from season to season.
afternoon this area functions as d Fondamenta Ormesini, Cannaregio 2686
a lively open-air produce market. Map C2
In autumn the air is thick with
the aroma of roasting chestnuts.
d Rio Terr San Leonardo Map C2 ( Libreria Marco Polo
Great second-hand bookshop
MonSat allowing you to sell your used
novel and pick up another. They will

$ Lili e Paolo Darin

Original handmade glass
also order new books for you.
d Calle del Teatro Malibran, Cannaregio
beads in brilliant hues and myriad 5886A Map C2
shapes, window hangings and
Christmas decorations. d Salizzada
S Geremia, Cannaregio 317 Map C2 ) Principe
Branches of this womens
fashion store can be found all

% TSL Tessile San Leonardo

Few passers-by manage not
over Venice. The latest in trendy
designs at value prices. d Rio Terr
to be tempted by the great value S Leonardo, Cannaregio 1332 Map C2
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Lingerie for all occasions in silk

98 For more on shopping in Venice See p138

 Price Categories
For a three-course under 30
meal for one with half 3040
a bottle of wine (or 4050
equivalent meal), taxes 5060
and extra charges. over 60

Around Town Cannaregio

Left Ristorante Al Fontego dei Pescaori Right Al Piron

Places to Eat
! Ristorante
Pescaori
Al Fontego dei dance after dinner. d S Felice,
Cannaregio 3662 Map D2 041 520
Classy seafood restaurant with a 8544 Closed Tue
lovely courtyard for summer
dining, noted for its seasonal
specialities. d Sottoportego del & Antica Mola
Friendly family trattoria with
Tagiapiera, Cannaregio 3711 Map D2 a garden and canalside dining.
041 520 0538 Closed Tue No d Fondamenta degli Ormesini,
disabled access Cannaregio 2800 Map C2 041 717 492
Closed Aug

@ IlTryGelatone
the creamy and delicious
* AlAppetizing
Parlamento
bacio (kiss) of hazelnut and simple meals are
chocolate. d Rio Terr della Maddalena, served at this canalside caf
Cannaregio 2063 Map D2 041 720 where you can watch the boats go
631 by. d Fondamenta Savorgnan, Cannaregio
511 Map B2 041 244 0214

A self-service restaurant
Brek

( Osteria Anice Stellato

open from breakfast to dinner. Book well ahead for this
Everything prepared as you wait. popular place serving sh, meat
d Lista di Spagna, Cannaregio 124 Map and a wonderful zabaglione
B2 041 244 0158 dessert. d Fondamenta della Sensa,
Cannaregio 3272 Map C1 041 720 744

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d Campiello Remer, Cannaregio 5701 and has a seasonal menu. A star
Map D3 041 522 8789 Closed Wed dessert is bavarese alla fragola
No disabled access (strawberry cream). d Fondamenta
della Sensa, Cannaregio 3217 Map C1

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Around Town Castello

Left Riva degli Schiavoni Right San Pietro di Castello

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AMED AFTER A CASTLE possibly built here in
Roman times, Castello is the shtail of Venice.
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historic highlights such as the churches of SS Giovanni e Paolo and San
Zaccaria (see p38). However, half of Castello is taken up with shipbuilding,
focusing on the historic Arsenale. The tree-lined
Giardini is the venue for the Biennale (see p102).

Sights
1 Riva degli Schiavoni 7 Campo Santa Maria
Formosa
2 Hotel Danieli
3 Santa Maria della Piet 8 Via Garibaldi and Giardini

4 Arsenale 9 Chiesa di San Francesco

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! Riva degli Schiavoni
Thronging with tour groups Santa Maria della Piet
Inextricably linked with the
and packed with souvenir stalls, composer and musician Antonio
this quayside affords a lovely Vivaldi, this Classical-fronted
promenade past majestic palaces church belonged to the adjoining

Around Town Castello

(now mostly hotels) and a much home for foundlings where he
photographed 1887 monument taught. Come to an evening
to the rst king of Italy, Vittorio concert to appreciate Tiepolos
Emanuele. It is linked to Piazza uplifting ceiling fresco exalting
San Marco by the elegant Istrian music and the young orphan
stone bridge Ponte della Paglia, choristers, identiable by their
named after the straw (paglia) sprigs of pomegranate blossom.
once unloaded from barges here. The interior has choir stalls to
This is also the best place for accommodate both the singers
taking pictures of the Bridge of and nobility who were not
Sighs. At the eastern end is the expected to mingle with the
Ca di Dio (house of God), a commoners. d Riva degli Schiavoni,
13th-century hospice for pilgrims Castello 3700 Map F4
en route to the Holy Land.
d Map F4
$ Arsenale
Aptly named after the Arab

@ Hotel Danieli
An enchanting 15th-century
word darsinaa (which means
house of industry), Venices
palace with a pink Gothic faade formidable Arsenale shipyards
set on the magnicent water- at their height once employed
front near Piazza San Marco. After an army of 16,000 to produce
a string of aristocratic propri- the eets that sailed the
etors, it was taken over in 1822 Mediterranean, spreading and
by Joseph da Niel, who turned it protecting the inuence of the
into a hotel with an illustrious Republic through trade deals and
guest list, including Dickens, naval superiority. Justiably
Wagner and Ruskin. In the 1940s proud of its innovative assembly-
an annexe was added amid great line system, the Arsenale could
controversy since 1102 no dwel- construct a galley in a matter of
ling over one oor had been hours, notably in 1574 while the
allowed on the site. The redeem- French king Henry III was
ing feature of the new wing is enjoying a banquet. Ringed by
the roof restaurant (see p144). walls and towers bearing the
winged lion, some of
its ancient docks and
workshops are now
being adapted as
exhibition and
performance venues
(see p54). The row of
stone lions which are
guarding the entrance
hail from various
Greek islands looted
by Venetian
commanders.
Gothic arches, Hotel Danieli d Castello Map G3

101
 % San Pietro di Castello
A sleepy island of grassy
squares and boatyards, it is hard
to imagine that Venices religious
Around Town Castello

headquarters were centred here

right up until 1807, when the
Basilica San Marco became the
citys cathedral. Linked to the
rest of Castello by two broad
bridges, San Pietro attracts
artists for its evocative forlorn air
and fun-lovers for the animated Tree-lined avenue in the Giardini
late-June neighbourhood fair. Art
lovers also come for the church decorated with arches and trompe
with work by Veronese and loeil panels by the Lombard
Coducci, anked by the patriarchal masters, the former confraternity
palace-cum-army barracks. serves as the public hospital.
d Chiesa di San Pietro di Castello Map d Map E3
H4 Open 10am5pm MonSat, 15pm
Sun Admission charge
& Campo Santa Maria
Formosa

^ Campo
e Paolo
Santi Giovanni A lovely rounded church on this
sun-blessed square appears to
Dominated by the brick faade of spread in all directions, the result
the Gothic church SS Giovanni e of a 7th-century bishops vision
Paolo, this breezy square of the shapely (formosa) Virgin
welcomes visitors with a otilla Marys request it be built where
of outdoor cafs. Worthy of con- a white cloud came to rest. Art-
templation is one of the worlds works are by Vivarini and Palma il
most magnicent equestrian Vecchio. The square is a good
statues, a stylized 15th-century place for a picnic or a game of
portrait of the great condottiere football, in lieu of the bullghts
Bartolomeo Colleoni. He left a and re-enactments of Venices
legacy to the city on the condi- conquests held here in olden
tion that his statue be erected in days. d Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa
front of San Marco, craftily Map E3 Open 10am5pm MonSat,
interpreted by the governors 15pm Sun Admission charge
as the Scuola Grande di San
Marco close at hand. Gracefully
* Via Garibaldi and Giardini
A pleasant avenue now lined
The Venice Biennale with cafs and a market, Via
The Giardini and its beautiful tree- Garibaldi was triumphantly named
lined avenues were inaugurated when the eponymous general
as an international exhibition area marched into Venice in 1866 as
in 1895 under the entrepreneur part of his round-Italy campaign
Count Volpi di Misurata. Every for Unication. Take a stroll to
two years more than 50 countries the Giardini (public gardens). To
send artists to represent them, make way for the park in 1807,
each with their own pavilion
architect Selva (see p45)
custom-designed by leading
architects such as Alvar Aalto, demolished four churches and
Carlo Scarpa and James Stirling. convents and a sailors hospice.
d Map H5

102
( Chiesa di San Francesco
della Vigna
A Day in Castello
In the back alleys of Castello, Morning
this Franciscan church sports a After a visit to the Gothic
combination of architectural church on Campo Santi

Around Town Castello

styles courtesy of both Sanso- Giovanni e Paolo, wander
through the citys hospital.
vino and Palladio (see p45), who
Although it is now ultra-
designed the faade. The modern inside, you can
colonnaded cloister can be seen still appreciate the won-
while youre appreciating Giovanni derful Renaissance faade,
Bellinis Madonna and Child and a series of ancient
courtyards and confra-
(1507). Playgrounds have replaced
ternity buildings. Continue
the 13th-century vineyards (vigna). the historic theme with a
d Campo S Francesco della Vigna, coffee and cake at old-
Castello 6691 Map F3 041 520 61 02 style Rosa Salva (Campo
Open 8am12:30pm, 37pm daily SS Giovanni e Paolo,
Castello 6779 041 522
Free
79 49).

) Ospedaletto
For John Ruskin the sculp-
Take a stroll, via Campo
Santa Maria Formosa, to
tures on the faade of this Campo San Zaccaria and
the church with its Bellini
almshouse church represented
painting and Scuola di
masses of diseased gures and San Giorgio degli Schia-
swollen fruit. Judge Longhenas voni (see p40) for its
controversial work was added in Carpaccio works. For lunch,
1674. Pass through the less Via Garibaldi is a good
bet, at one of the cafs or
provocative interior of the church
at Sottoprova (041 520 64
to the Sala della Musica. Female 93 Closed Mon).
wards of the orphanage once gave
concerts in this pretty room decor- Afternoon
ated with 18th-century frescoes. Head east along Via Gari-
d Barbarie delle Tole, Castello 6691 baldi, and detour briey
Map F3 Open 3:306:30pm ThuSat into the shady avenue for
(NovMar: 36pm) Admission charge the statue of Giuseppe
Garibaldi and his fol-
lowers. After a visit to the
island of San Pietro di
Castello, make your way
back via the lagoon and the
Giardini. A poignant sculp-
ture to the female parti-
sans of World War II can
be seen at water level.

Heading in the direction of

San Marco, just past the
mouth of Via Garibaldi, on
the embankment is Angi
Bar, the perfect spot for a
Venetian sunset together
with a glass of wine, not
to mention all manner of
delicious snacks (Riva di S
Biasio, Castello 2142 041
277 85 55 Closed Tue).
Longhena sculptures, Ospedaletto

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Around Town Castello

Left Pasticio Le Spighe Right Chips & Colours

Specialist Shops
! LeIn aCeramiche
tiny atelier close to the
designs for suits, scarves and
ties. d Ruga Giuffa, Castello 4925
Arsenale (see p54), Alessandro Map F3
Merlin creates original platters,
cups and tiles, with black and
white designs based on lagoon & Crovato
Contemporary light ttings in
sh or human gures. d Calle del bold Italian designs and a great
Pestrin, Castello 3876 Map F4 selection of coloured candles.
d Ruga Giuffa, Castello 4920 Map F3

@ Pastificio Le Spighe
A normal grocery store at
* Corte delle Fate
rst sight, this hive of industry Ultra-modern footwear and
produces a marvellous range of zany accessories in the shape of
homemade pasta and stocks bags, jewellery and garments for
gourmet olive oils and olive paste. the young. d Salizzada S Lio, Castello
d Via Garibaldi, Castello 1341 Map G4 5690 Map E3

Chips & Colours

Original printed Venice T- ( Lanterna Magica
A toy and gadget shop where
shirts and cloth bags are on sale you can browse among star-
in an old bakery re-used as an studded umbrellas and magic
internet point and art gallery. lantern lamps with a procession
d Via Garibaldi, Castello 1592 Map G4 of shadow gures. d Calle delle
Bande, Castello 5379 Map E3

$ Il Papiro
Tempting gifts in the shape
) Giovanna Zanella
of marbled paper-covered boxes, A must for all serious
greeting cards and writing paper shoppers zany handmade
with artistic letterheads. d Calle shoes and hats in a fabulous
delle Bande, Castello 5275 Map E4 range of incredible designs.
d Calle Carminati, Castello 5641

% Anticlea Antiquariato
Inviting boudoir lled with an
Map Q3

amazing collection of glass beads 0TQFEBMF

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and striking hat pins. Necklaces
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the spot. d Calle S Provolo, Castello
4719/A Map F4
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Indian silks made up to Italian

104
 Price Categories
For a three-course under 30
meal for one with half 3040
a bottle of wine (or 4050
equivalent meal), taxes 5060
and extra charges over 60

Around Town Castello

Left Trattoria Giorgione Right Alla Rivetta

Places to Eat
! Taverna Olandese Volante
Lively bar serving draught ^ Alla Rivetta
Friendly eatery with a won-
beer and where the rolls are derful seafood window display.
named after pirates and the salads d Ponte S Provolo, Castello 4625 Map
after ships try the Galeone E4 041 528 7302 Closed Mon
with prawn and hard-boiled egg.
d Campo S Lio, Castello 5658 Map E3
041 528 9349 Closed Sun L & Alla Mascareta
An upmarket bar for wine
lovers. Also serves meals. d Calle

@ Pasticceria Ponte
delle Paste
Lunga S Maria Formosa, Castello 5183
Map E3 041 523 0744 Closed lunch,
Luscious cream cakes and Sun, 4 weeks DecJan
fragrant buttery pastries can be
enjoyed here with coffee or tea.
d Ponte del Pistor, Castello 5991 Map Q3 * Alle Testiere
Tiny, cosy restaurant with an
041 522 2889 No disabled access unusual selection of sh, cheese
and wines. d Calle del Mondo Novo,

Boutique del Gelato

Theres inevitably a queue
Castello, 5801 Map E3 041 522 7220
Closed Sun, Mon & Aug
outside this popular gelateria. Try
the tangy limone (lemon) or
fragola (strawberry) ice cream or ( Hostaria ae Do Porte
Wood-lined tavern, noted for
creamy gianduiotto (hazelnut- its grilled sh. Lunch only. d Corte
chocolate). d Salizzada S Lio, Castello delle Due Porte, Castello 6492 Map F3
5727 Map E3 041 522 3283 Closed 041 520 8842 Closed Sun
DecJan

$ A cheery restaurant which is

Trattoria dai Tosi Piccoli ) AlSophisticated
Covo
candlelit sh
dining and Italian wine list. d Camp-
especially popular when the iello de la Pescaria, Castello 3968 Map
Biennale art show (see p62) is F4 041 522 3812 Closed WedThu,
on nearby. Mouth-watering Pasta 4 weeks DecJan, 1 week Aug
della Casa (house pasta) includes
0TQFEBMF

seafood and vegetables. d Secco $JWJMF

Marina, Castello 736738 Map H5 041

$FMFTUJB
523 7102 Closed Wed & Christmas

% Trattoria Giorgione
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d Via Garibaldi, Castello 1533 Map G4 4BO
.BSDP

041 522 8727 Closed Wed

Note: Unless otherwise stated, all restaurants accept credit 105

cards and serve vegetarian meals
Around Town The Northern Lagoon

Left San Michele Right Certosa

The Northern Lagoon

T HE NORTHERN LAGOON IS DOTTED WITH mud ats and abandoned

islands where rambling monasteries lie crumbling in the sun, backed by
sweeping views of snow-capped mountains. Refugees from the mainland,
eeing the Huns, rst settled on Torcello, which grew with the additional
inux of inuential religious orders. Today, however, only a handful of islands
are still inhabited glassmaking Murano is the most important, while Burano,
Mazzorbo and Sant Erasmo have skeletal populations of shermen and
market gardeners. Salt pans, such as Le Saline, were a source of employ-
ment until as late as 1913.

Sights
1 Torcello 6 San Michele
2 Burano 7 SantErasmo
3 Murano 8 Lazzaretto Nuovo
4 Mazzorbo 9 Certosa
5 San Francesco del 0 Punta Sabbioni
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108 Preceding pages Backwater canal, Venice

! Torcello
See pp3031.

@ Burano
A haven for artists, brightly

Around Town The Northern Lagoon

painted houses, sh and lace-
making are the pride of Burano.
The islanders cherish an old
legend about a faithful sailor who
resisted the Sirens call and was
rewarded with a magnicent veil
of magical foam for his bride,
later worked into lace, a trade
that brought worldwide fame and
fortune to the isolated sherfolk.
These days, although old women
still strain their eyes with patient
stitches, many articles are in fact Torcello basilica
imported from abroad. The islands
dramatically leaning bell tower is
visible from afar. d Ferry No. LN from $ Mazzorbo
This pretty island of cats
Fondamente Nuove or S Zaccaria Map H1 exudes a tranquil air as locals
tend their vineyards or artichoke

Murano
Long synonymous with
elds. Wicker cages for fattening
up moleche (soft-shelled crabs)
glassmaking, Murano developed hang on racks over the water and
blowing and fusion techniques to the produce can be sampled in
extraordinary heights in the 1500s, the low-key trattorias. Amid the
and so closely guarded were the scattering of houses are bold
trade secrets that skilled crafts- modern council blocks painted in
men could migrate only under pastel hues. Mazzorbo has its
pain of death. Though Venices own boat stop but is also joined
glass monopoly lasted only until to Burano by a timber footbridge.
the 17th century, its fame lives d Ferry No. LN from Fondamente Nuove
on. A visit to the Glass Museum or S Zaccaria Map H1
with its 4,000 exhibits is a must
(see p40). Dont be put off by the
reps who invite tourists to see a % San Francesco del Deserto
A short distance from Burano,
furnace and showroom; its a this attractive island of cypress
unique opportunity to watch the trees is home to a Franciscan
glassblowers at work and is free monastery. According to legend
of charge. However, if you accept it was founded by St Francis in
a free boat trip from San Marco person, on his way back from
to a glass factory, youre expect- preaching missions in Egypt and
ed to make your own way back Palestine in 1220. In May, clad in
by vaporetto if you dont buy any- their brown habits and sandals,
thing. Glassmaking aside, Murano the monks attend the Vogalonga
is a lovely place to wander around, in their heavy-duty boat, to the
with canals, alleyways and friendly delight of the Venetians (see
islanders. d Vaporetto lines 41 & 42 p62). d Taxi launch from Buranos
from Fondamente Nuove, DM from landing stage Map H1 Monastery:
P Roma or seasonal lines Map G2 open 911am, 35pm TueSun Donation

109
 Lagoon Flora and Fauna prosper on the sandy soil and
The lagoon abounds in gilt-head are a mainstay of Rialto Market
bream, sea bass, clams, cuttlesh (see p28). Just over 4 km (2.5
and crabs, which are all prey for miles) long and 1 km (0.5 miles)
wetland waterfowl such as at the broadest point, Sant
Around Town The Northern Lagoon

swans, egrets, cormorants and Erasmo offers a tranquil

the rare black-winged stilts. Sea countryside, praised enthusiasti-
lavender blooms on land masses, cally by the Romans who built
rock samphire clings to crumbling
sumptuous villas here. A couple
masonry, while glasswort thrives
in the salt-ridden marshes. of rickety old motor cars occa-
sionally bump along the lanes,
but bicycles and boats are still

^ San Michele
San Michele became the city
the main form of transport.
d Ferry No. 13 from Fondamente Nuove
cemetery in 1826, in the wake of Map H2
a hygienic Napoleonic decree
that the dead should be buried
far from the dwellings of the * Lazzaretto Nuovo
Across the water from Sant
living. Entry to the cemetery is Erasmo, up until the 1700s this
via a lovely Gothic portal sur- island served as a quarantine
mounted by St Michael at odds station for merchant ships enter-
with a dragon, and through the ing the lagoon and suspected of
monks colonnaded cloister. But carrying the plague. Together
dont neglect to visit the pretty with neighbouring Sant Erasmo
marble-faaded church next door, it housed up to 10,000 people
designed by Mauro Coducci in during the 1576 pestilence, while
1469 (see p45). On All Souls cargoes were fumigated with
Day (2 November), the place is rosemary and juniper in
crowded with relatives paying a temporary shelters. Later con-
visit to their dear departed. How- verted into a military stronghold,
ever unless youre a famous resi- it now swarms with archaeology
dent like Ezra Pound, Stravinsky enthusiasts intent on unearthing
or Diaghilev, your bones are dug its secrets and students attend-
up after 10 years and placed in ing summer camps. d Ferry No. 13
an urn to make room for some- from Fondamente Nuove Map H2
one else. d Ferry Nos. 41 & 42 from Tours AprOct: 9:45am & 4pm SatSun
Fondamente Nuove Map
G2 Cemetery: open
7:30am6pm daily (closes
4pm OctMar)

& SantErasmo
Unattering jokes
circulate about the
inhabitants of Sant
Erasmo, with refer-
ence to in-breeding.
However, no one would
dare to question their
ability to produce
delicious asparagus
and artichokes which Sant Erasmo

110
 Sailing the Lagoon
Morning
To save money, buy a
laguna nord day ticket (see

Around Town The Northern Lagoon

p135) then take a vaporetto
to Murano (see p109) to
watch a glassmaking
demonstration at a
furnace or one of the
Punta Sabbioni workshops. Dont miss
Muranos very own Grand
Canal, before returning via
( Certosa
Inhabited by religious Fondamenta Manin with
its medieval porticoes for
communities for more than 600 the turn-off towards the
years, the charterhouse island Faro (light-house) landing
went the way of many of its stage. Bar al Faro is a
neighbours under occupation by perfect place for coffee.
(Fondamenta Piave 20,
French, Austrian and Italian
Murano 041 739 724
forces, though currently as the Closed Sun).
property of the City Council, is
slowly being cleaned up as a Take a ferry to Burano
public park. Though there is no (see p109). Either picnic
on the famous Burano
public boat service, it can be
biscuits or lunch at Da
seen from vaporetto lines as Romano. A popular
they circle eastern Castello. Also meeting place for artists
clearly visible from the Lido- (Piazza Galuppi 221,
Punta Sabbioni ferry are the Burano 041 730 030
Closed Tue & Sun dinner,
impressive fortied ramparts of
mid-Decearly Feb ).
Sanmichelis 16th-century Forte
di SantAndrea, which faced any Afternoon
hostile vessels that dared to Pop over to Torcello (see
enter the lagoon unbidden. pp3031) by ferry for the
d Map H2 awe-inspiring Byzantine
mosaics in the basilica.
Climb the bell tower for
) Punta Sabbioni
This locality clings to
unbeatable views of the
lagoon, and the mountains
the promontory extending if visibility is favourable.
westward from the mainland
Return to the water on a
a continuous string of beach
ferry via Burano south
resorts equipped with spacious past low-lying islands and
camp sites. Alongside sleepy tidal ats. A stretch paral-
backwaters and canals is Punta lel to the sandy littoral
Sabbioni (big sandy point) separating the lagoon from
the Adriatic Sea takes you
a busy bus-ferry terminal that
to Punta Sabbioni, where
bustles with summer holiday- a stopover is feasible for a
makers. It came into being as drink on the jetty.
sand accumulated behind the
1,100-m (3,600-ft) breakwater End the day sailing across
the broad lagoon mouth,
erected to protect the port mouth
via the Lido (see p115),
and littoral, and offers lovely back to Piazza San Marco
seaside strolls. d Ferry No LN from (see pp1619).
Lido or Burano

111
Around Town The Northern Lagoon

Left Barovier & Toso showroom Centre and right Mazzega

Specialist Shops
! Cesare Sent
This talented artist from a ^ Mazzega
Vast showrooms display
long line of glassmakers, traditional and semi-modern
transforms the ancient art of glass designs with an emphasis
murrhine glassware into striking on chandeliers and vases.
modern objects. d Fondamenta Vetrai d Fondamenta da Mula 147, Murano
8b, Murano Map G2 Map G2

@ ArtStudio
Watch glass artist Davide & CAM
The rst shop you see as
Penso at work producing marvel- you disembark at Murano, this
lous African-inspired glass beads. internationally known rm special-
d Fondamenta Rivalonga 48, Murano izes in distinctive modern pieces.
Map G2 d Piazzale Colonna 1, Murano Map G2

Manin 56
Striking etched bowls and * Pastificio e Panificio
Giorgio Garbo
slender wine glasses from Salviati Sample Buranos trademark
ank international designer items vanilla-avoured shortbread,
in this wonderful collection. bussolai, freshly baked in
d Fondamenta Manin 56, Murano Map traditional rounds or S shapes.
G2 d Via S Mauro 336, Burano Map H1

$ Murano Collezioni
A stunning new showroom ( Gianna G
Here delicate lace
containing contemporary pieces handkerchiefs are sewn on a
by Carlo Moretti and Venini, traditional cylindrical cushion.
alongside classic light ttings by d Via S Mauro 332, Burano Map H1
Barovier & Toso.
d Fondamenta Manin 1/CD,
Murano Map G2 ) Lidia
dArte
Merletti

While the front of the

% The worlds oldest

Barovier & Toso shop is an emporium
of lace tablecloths,
family of glassmakers, hand towels and mats,
the Baroviers are able the rear is a gallery
to trace their ancestry with a priceless 18th-
back to the 13th century wedding
century. They still gown, a lace fan
produce stunning owned by Louis XIV
contemporary pieces. and lace altarpieces. d
d Fondamenta Vetrai 28, Via Galuppi 215, Burano
Murano Map G2 Lidia Merletti dArte Map H1

112 For more on shopping in Venice See p138

 Price Categories
For a three-course under 30
meal for one with half 3040
a bottle of wine (or 4050
equivalent meal), taxes 5060
and extra charges. over 60

Around Town The Northern Lagoon

Left Antica Trattoria alla Maddalena Right Al Gatto Nero

Places to Eat
! Trattoria
Da Lele
Busa alla Torre,
^ Trattoria ai Cacciatori
Cheaper and quieter than
Dine inside under timber rafters neighbouring Burano, here you
or outside in the square. Start can savour potato dumplings with
with soft-shelled moleche (crab) crab and, in autumn, local game.
or ravioli lled with sh, but leave d Mazzorbo 24 Map H1 041 730 118
room for the nougat pastries. Closed Mon and Decmid-Feb
Open for lunch only. d Campo S
Stefano 3, Murano Map G2 041 739
662 Open for lunch only No disabled & Antica Trattoria alla
Maddalena
access Renowned for its spring arti-
chokes and roast duck, this laid-

@ Panificio Giovanni Marcato

Delicious slices of pizza with
back trattoria also serves a light,
local white wine. Lunch and early
tomato and olives, and traditional dinner only. d Mazzorbo 7B Map H1
zaletti biscuits or luscious pincetto, 041 730 151 Closed Thu
sponge cake with chocolate.
d Fondamenta Rivalonga 16, Murano
Map G2 041 739 176 * AlWonderful
Gatto Nero
al fresco sh
restaurant, surrounded by

Home-style cooking at
Osteria La Perla Ai Bisatei Buranos colourful houses. d Fonda-
menta Giudecca 88, Burano Map H1
reasonable prices. The fritto misto 041 730 120 Closed Mon, 1st week Jul,
seafood is superb. Open for lunch 2 weeks Nov No disabled access
only. d Campo S Bernardo 6, Murano
Map G2 041 739 528 No credit
cards No disabled access ( Locanda Cipriani
Meals in this historic estab-
lishment are served on the ter-

$ Stylish eating on a waterside

Trattoria Valmarana race. The house speciality is
letto di San Pietro Carlina
terrace near the Glass Museum (baked John Dory with tomato
(see p41). Try rombo al forno con and capers). d Piazza S Fosca 29,
patate e olive (baked ounder Torcello Map H1 041 730 150 Closed
with potatoes and olives). d Tue, Jan No disabled access
Fondamenta Navagero 31, Murano Map
G2 041 739 313
) Ca Vignotto
Book in advance to eat at

% Trattoria Al Corallo
A popular, chaotic trattoria.
this rambling farmhouse turned
trattoria. Dishes include dumplings
Dine on fresh sh by the canal. with crab and artichokes or aspara-
Open for lunch only. d Fondamenta gus lasagne. d Via Forti 71, S Erasmo
Vetrai 73, Murano Map G2 041 739 Map H2 041 528 5329 Closed Tue,
636 Closed Tue evenings NovApr, 1 week Jan

Note: Unless otherwise stated, all restaurants accept credit 113

cards and serve vegetarian meals
Around Town The Southern Lagoon & Venice Lido

Left San Giorgio Centre San Lazzaro garden Right San Servolo artist at work

The Southern Lagoon and Venice Lido

T HE SOUTHERN LAGOON ENJOYS protection from the Adriatic Sea with

shifting sand spits long transformed into a permanent littoral, the
residential Lido, with the ongoing help of nature and man. The latters efforts
date back to the 6th century, but the earth and wicker barriers have since
been modied into sturdy seawalls and massive parallel breakwaters at the
shipping entrances of San Nicol, Alberoni and Chioggia. On the lagoons
southwestern edge are sh farms and wild shallows where hunters and
shermen still roam, well clear of the Valle Averto reserve run by the World
Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF). Closer to Venice itself is a cluster of sizeable
islands such as majestic San Giorgio and populous Giudecca, then
diminutive land masses such as a lazaret, where plague victims were once
quarantined but which has now been re-adapted as a home for stray dogs, a
sanatorium acquired for private development as an exclusive resort, and
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! San Giorgio
The island of cypresses is
with impressive naval
fortications and chains would
separated from the main body of be laid across the lagoon mouth
Venice by St Marks Basin and as a deterrent to invaders. The
retains a quiet meditative air, historic Sensa celebration (see

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unconcerned with the bustle in p62) is held offshore from the
the city. An ancient vineyard and church of San Nicol, founded in
salt pans were replaced by a 1044 and a former Benedictine
landmark church by Andrea monastery, now a study centre.
Palladio (see p45), adjoining an One visitable site is the 1386
elegant Benedictine monastery. Jewish cemetery. Alternatively,
It is now a scientic and cultural take a 35-minute mini-cruise on
foundation and conference centre. the car ferry between Tronchetto
At the rear is the open-air amphi- car park and San Nicol. Its high
theatre Teatro Verde, which is decks give great views all over
used for performances of Venice. d Jewish Cemetery: Bus A
contemporary dance and music from S Maria Elisabetta or car ferry
(see p62). d Fondazione Giorgio from Tronchetto 041 715 359 Guided
Cini (vaporetto No. 82) Open 10am5pm visits in English, booking essential
(to 4pm OctApr) Sat & Sun guided visits Admission charge
(041 524 0119) Admission charge

@ An S-shaped slice of land

Giudecca $ Lido: beach side
Manicured sand raked daily
and neat rows of multicoloured
facing the sun-blessed Zattere, bathing cabins and beach
this residential garden island was umbrellas sum up the Lido from
rst known as Spina longa for June to September, made
its shbone form. It was renamed famous in Thomas Manns novel
either after an early Jewish com- Death in Venice (see p50).
munity, or the giudicati (radical Venetians spend their summers
aristocrats) exiled here. Renais- socializing in style here. Things
sance artist Michelangelo spent liven up considerably for the 10-
three peaceful years here in day International Film Festival in
voluntary exile from 1529. Much September (see p66), when the
later it became an important shady streets are lled with lm
industrial zone with shipbuilding buffs and critics on bicycles.
and the immense Molino Stucky d Ferry lines Nos. 1, LN, 51, 52, 61, 62
our mill (see p54).
Usually quiet and
neighbourly, it comes
to life with a
vengeance for the
mid-July Redentore
festivities (see p62).
d Vaporetto Nos. 82, 41, 42

Lido: San Nicol

The northern end
of the Lido littoral, a
key point in the
Republics defence,
used to be equipped Sunbathers, Lido beach resort

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 Heyday of the Lido
Evidence of the Lidos golden
& Santa Maria delle Grazie
Close to San Giorgio, this
age as Europes leading seaside abandoned island used to be a
resort at the turn of the 20th hospice for pilgrims and was
century can still be seen in the named after a miraculous image
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magnicent Art Deco villas. of the Virgin brought back from

Exemplary survivors are the Hotel Constantinople and attributed to
des Bains and the Excelsior, built St Luke. Its colourful history
in 1907 as the worlds largest
features a series of religious
hotel, complete with mock
minarets. Before that, the Lido orders and churches, devastating
was appreciated for its healthy air. res, allotments, luxuriant
gardens and, until recently, the
citys infectious diseases hos-

% Lido: Malamocco
About midway along the
pital. It is now private property
with no public access.
Lido is the pretty, quiet village of
Malamocco and its now hard to
imagine that it used to be the * San Servolo
In 1648, 200 nuns exiled from
most important lagoon settle- Candia, Crete, by the Turks were
ment soon after Roman times lodged on this island, but after
and the main port for Padua. A their numbers dwindled in 1725 it
storm and giant waves washed was given over to a sanatorium for
away the entire town in 1106, psychiatric cases, although
later rebuilt in the vicinity on a exclusively those of comfortable
smaller scale. It is appreciated circumstances. The roomy
for its 15th-century buildings, buildings are now shared by an
peaceful nature and rustic international university and a trade
trattorias. d Bus No. 11 or lines B or V school for artisans from all over
from S Maria Elisabetta Europe interested in restoration of
stone and stucco techniques.

^ San Lazzaro degli Armeni

Venice made a gift of this
d Ferry No. 20 from San Zaccaria
Guided visits 11:30am, 2:45pm (book
erstwhile leper colony to the ahead 041 524 0119)
Armenian monk, the Venerable
Mechtar, forced out of the
Peloponnese during one of his
countrys diasporas. Intent on
fostering the Armenian culture
and language, he founded a
religious community here and
set up a printing press which
operated until 1994, publishing
works in 36 languages. Multi-
lingual monks instruct visitors in
their history and lead guided
tours through a small museum
and an impressive library of
more than 100,000 volumes and
precious illuminated manu-
scripts. d Ferry line No. 20 from
San Zaccaria Open 3:205pm daily
Admission charge Malamocco on the Lido

116
 A Day on the Lagoon
Morning
From the Santa Maria
Elisabetta ferry stop, either

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hire a bicycle or take
buses B or V southwest
along the lagoon edge for
Malamocco. Wander
through the peaceful
Traditional net-mending in Chioggia village and over its bridge
to the sea to take in the
Adriatic and the impres-
( San Pietro in Volta and
Pellestrina
sive seawall. Then proceed
with buses B or 11
This narrow 11-km (6.5-mile) through Alberoni and past
central strip of land, linked to the the golf course for the
Lido and Chioggia by ferry, is vehicle ferry across the
lagoon entrance. Get off at
dotted with picturesque sleepy
the second stop for San
shing communities, once Pietro in Volta. Climb the
famous for lacemaking and now high seawall for views of
renowned for champion rowers the sea, before turning
and a shipyard. The Genoese lagoon-wards for the
pastel-painted shing
wiped out the villages during the
settlement spread along
14th century, an event almost the waterfront.
repeated during the disastrous
1966 oods powerful waves Have lunch at one of the
broke over the seawall, forcing trattorias (see p119) or a
sandwich and glass of
full-scale evacuation. The massive
wine at one of the modest
defensive barriers with their 14-m waterfront bars.
(46-ft) broad base were rst
erected in the 1700s but have Afternoon
consequently needed large-scale Further south the bus
reinforcement. d Bus No. 11 and terminates at Pellestrina,
ferry from the Lido or from Chioggia a brightly painted shing
village anked by an
active shipyard. The
) Chioggia
A lively shing town, with
passenger ferry to
Chioggia is a beautiful
elegant bridges over navigable half-hour cruise past
canals. The friendly inhabitants mussel grounds
punctuated with sher
have a reputation for lawless-
huts perched on poles, via
ness and bickering, and speak a the Ca Roman landing
distinctive dialect with a sing- stage, which provides
song inection. Chioggia has a access to a beach.
rich history, but its greatest Chioggia is a lovely town
to explore, with its trafc-
moment came as the arena for
free piazza lined with old
the decisive battle in the 13789 palazzos and countless
war, when the Genoese came sh restaurants.
close to conquering Venice. In
at-bottomed boats the crafty Indulge in a pre-dinner
drink and snack at one
locals enticed the enemy into the
of the laidback cafs in
lagoon, thus gaining the upper the elegant Corso del
hand. d Ferry from Pellestrina or bus Popolo.
from Piazzale Roma

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Around Town The Southern Lagoon & Venice Lido

Left Rizzo Centre Erbalido Right Arbor Boutique

Shops and Markets

! Rizzo
Unbeatable gourmet food ^ Oviesse-Billa
Department store with
from all over Italy buffalo mozza- fashionable, moderately priced
rella, creamy Asiago cheese, clothing for all ages, combined
cured Parma ham and gleaming with a supermarket with a
olives. Pizza and focaccia can be great selection of picnic pro-
found at the bread counter. ducts. d Gran Viale, Lido Map H2
d Gran Viale18/20, Lido Map H2

@ Open-sided vans
General Market & Benetton
Small store but well-
stocked with underwear,
sell fresh produce, nightwear and
alongside designer- swimwear.
quality clothes, d Gran Viale 47b, Lido
shoes and bags Map H2
at approachable
prices. Even if you
dont buy anything, *
El Penelo
Giorgio
the lagoon setting Boscolo is an expert
looking over to the Confectionery at Rizzo on traditional shermens
Venice skyline makes a clay pipes and the only
trip worthwhile. d Via Falier, Lido craftsman still to make them in
Map H2 Tue am terracotta and coloured glazes.
d Palazzo Granaio Corso del Popolo,

A traditional herbalist who

Erbalido Chioggia Map F1

can advise on natural remedies

for minor ailments. d Via ( Carlo Bullo
Ignore the trinkets here and
Negroponte 4/c, Lido Map H2 focus on the handcrafted models
of bragozzo boats (see p22)

$ Arbor Boutique
The up-market range of
painted in primary colours.
d Corso del Popolo 1350, Chioggia
mens- and womenswear attracts Map F1
both foreign and Italian
customers. d Santa Maria Elisabetta
10, Lido Map H2 ) Panificio Sergio
These dry biscuits were
traditionally made for seafarers.

% This well-stocked bike shop

Bruno Lazzari Pevarini are spicy rings with
molasses and aniseed, while
rents out all normal steeds as Dolce del Doge is spread with a
well as 4-wheeler family models. chocolate-hazelnut mixture.
d Viale Santa Maria Elisabetta 21/B, Lido d Stradale Ponte Caneva 626, Chioggia
Map H2 Map F1

118 For more on shopping in Venice See p138

 Price Categories
For a three-course under 30
meal for one with half 3040
a bottle of wine (or 4050
equivalent meal), taxes 5060
and extra charges over 60

Around Town The Southern Lagoon & Venice Lido

Left Harrys Dolci Right Ristorante El Gato

Places to Eat
! Altanella
Treat yourself to a candlelit ^ Trattoria Da Nane
Memorable sh restaurant
dinner on the terrace. Fish dishes and terrace with panoramic views.
such as frittura mista (assorted Its speciality is a pasticcio di
fried seafood) are the speciality. pesce (seafood lasagne).
d Calle delle Erbe, Giudecca 268 Map d Via Laguna 282, S Pietro in Volta
E6 041 522 7780 Closed MonTue, 041 527 9110 Closed Mon, mid-
Jan & Aug No credit cards No vegetarian Novmid-Mar No vegetarian options
options No disabled access No disabled access

@ Harrys Dolci
With views across the Giu- & Ristorante da Memo
A modest seafood restaurant
decca Canal, this is the sweet with outdoor tables. Try the
branch of Harrys Bar (see p21) shrimps, eel or sole. d Via Porto-
serving sorbets and pastries. secco 157 (S Pietro in Volta) 041 527
d S Eufemia, Giudecca 773 Map C6 9125 Closed Tue, mid-NovMar
041 522 4844 Closed NovEaster

Hearty Venetian fare such as

Ai Cacciatori * Ristorante La Sgura
An enchanting setting on a
quiet canal, this sh restaurant
gnocchi con nero di seppia also has a great selection of
(potato dumplings with cuttlesh meat. Try the zuppa di pesce (sh
ink) can be enjoyed along with soup). d Fondamenta Marangoni 1295,
canalside seating and lovely Chioggia Map F1 041 403 232
views. d Giudecca 320 Map D6 041 Closed Mon, Jan
528 5849 Closed Mon

$ This good-value family

Trattoria Scarso ( Ristorante El Gato
With an excellent and long-
standing reputation for seafood,
eatery has a lovely garden hung the frittura (fried sh), sh risotto
with shing nets where you can and sauted mussels and clams
linger over grilled sh or a fresh are a real treat here. d Campo S
salad. d Piazzale Malamocco 5, Andrea 653, Chioggia Map F1 041 401
Malamocco Map H2 041 770 834 806 Closed Wed, Feb
Closed Mon D, Tue, 15 Jan15 Feb

% Locals celebrate family anni-

Agriturismo Le Garzette ) Ristorante al Buon Pesce
Roomy and friendly family-
style sh restaurant with a
versaries here with the crispy delicious range of fresh grilled
frittura di pesce (fried sh). sh or fried seafood. d Stradale
d Lungomare Alberoni 32, Malamocco Ponte Caneva 625, Chioggia Map F1
Map H2 041 731 078 Open Mar 041 400 861 Closed Wed, Dec No
Nov: Fri DSun D No credit cards vegetarian options

Note: Unless otherwise stated, all restaurants accept credit 119

cards and serve vegetarian meals
Around Town Padua, Vicenza & Verona

Left Bo University, Padua Right Ponte Scaligero, Verona

Padua, Vicenza and Verona

A WEALTH OF ART CITIES PUNCTUATES the fertile Veneto plain that

stretches in a broad wedge north from the Po River to the foothills of
the Dolomites. There is ample evidence of the presence of Romans and
Venetians alike in the shape of fascinating amphitheatres and elegant
palaces in places such as Verona and Vicenza, both towns recently declared
World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Moreover, amid vineyards of grapes
pressed for light sparkling Prosecco and aromatic Bardolino are charming,
little visited villas with ornamental gardens. Each town has its distinctive
character: business-like Padua, yet with a richly artistic and religious heart;
Vicenza, contained and proper in its country setting and equally famous for
its goldsmiths and the architecture of Andrea Palladio; then romantic Verona,
lazing on the banks of the mighty Adige River as it ows south swollen with
snow-melt from the Alps. Highlights in each locality are all feasible as day-
trips from Venice by train.

Sights
1 Cappella degli Scrovegni 7 Verona Arena
2 Bo University 8 Casa di Giulietta
3 Basilica del Santo 9 Piazza delle Erbe
4 Piazza dei Signori 0 Museo Civico di Storia
Naturale
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! Cappella degli Scrovegni
The sky-blue vault studded
with gold stars in this glorious
Paduan chapel seems to hover
over Giottos vibrant frescoes

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narrating the lives of Mary and
Jesus. The Florentine artist
(12661337) was summoned by
Enrico Scrovegni to work on the
chapel in 130506, to atone for
the sins of his late father, a
moneylender. Especially note-
worthy of the 38 distinct scenes
is the Last Judgment on the
entrance wall, with ranks of
helmeted, haloed and shield-
bearing angels. Book well in Cappella degli Scrovegni, Padua
advance and be prepared to wait
in the decontamination chamber (14731543), Gabriel Fallopius
before the 15-minute visit. d (152362), who discovered the
Piazza Eremitani, Padua Bus Nos. 3, 8, function of the Fallopian tubes,
10, 12 049 201 00 20 Open 9am10pm and Elena Lucrezia Corner
daily (to 7pm JanFeb) www.cappella Piscopia, the worlds rst woman
degliscrovegni.it Admission charge graduate (see p52). d Via VIII
Febbraio 2, Padua Bus Nos. 3, 8, 12

@ The original lectern where

Bo University By guided tour only, telephone for times
and booking 049 827 3047 Admission
Galileo Galilei held his lessons charge
between 1592 and 1610 can be
seen on the guided tour of
Paduas historic university, Basilica del Santo
Popularly referred to as il
founded in 1222 and second Santo, Paduas revered site of
only to Bologna as Italys oldest. pilgrimage was built in the 13th
The institution boasts the worlds century to safeguard the mortal
rst anatomy theatre (1594) remains of St Anthony, a Francis-
where dissections had to be can monk and miracle worker
carried out in great secrecy from Portugal. Worshippers visit
as the church forbade such his gleaming tomb, encircled by
practices. Other illustrious burning candles, but his tongue
scholars of the university have is guarded in an intricate reli-
included astronomer Copernicus quary in the Treasury, recently
recovered after being stolen. In
architectural terms the basilica
blends Romanesque, Gothic,
Islamic and Byzantine elements
with elegant arched loggias,
minarets and domes, and is a
treasure trove of art works by
Sansovino, Tiepolo and Titian
(see p44). d Piazza del Santo, Padua
Bus Nos. 8, 18 Open 6:30am7pm
Basilica del Santo, Padua daily Free

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 Romeo and Juliet
There is no doubt that the
^ Palazzo Leoni Montanari
On the entrance portal of
Capulet and Montague families this lavishly decorated Baroque
existed, though they were palace are carvings of writhing
probably more friendly than serpents, and Hercules is shown
Around Town Padua, Vicenza & Verona

William Shakespeare made out in in the act of slaying the Hydra on

his tragic 15945 play. However the loggia. The masterpieces
the worlds most famous star- include 120 awe-inspiring Russian
crossed lovers may actually have
icons and 14 fascinating paintings
come from Vicenza, home town
of Luigi Da Porto, author of the by Pietro Longhi depicting scenes
original 1530 account. from 18th-century Venetian life
and hanging in the frescoed
Room of the Four Continents.

$ Piazza dei Signori

In addition to the cafs in
d Contra Santa Corona 25, Vicenza
Open 10am6pm TueSun Admission
Vicenzas main square, come to charge
admire the buildings by Palladio,
whose 16th-century designs
shaped both his home town and & Verona Arena
This massive Roman amphi-
architecture worldwide (see p45). theatre from the 1st century AD
The basilica boasts twin levels of and measures almost 140 m (460
colonnaded arches, opposite his ft) in length. The arcades and 44-
Loggia del Capitaniato. A statue level tiered seating for 22,000
of the architect stands at the people, that once rang with the
western end of the basilica. cries of gladiator ghts, now echo
d Basilica Palladiana: Piazza dei Signori, with arias from operas during the
Vicenza Open during exhibitions popular summer festival. Verdis
Admission charge Ada marked the inauguration in
1913, and is repeated every year.

% Teatro Olimpico
A castle courtyard draped
d Piazza Br, Verona 045 800 32 04
Open 8:30am7:30pm TueSun, 1:30
with creepers was chosen for 7:30pm Mon if no performance Partial
this Vicenza theatre, designed by wheelchair access Admission charge
Palladio and completed by his
disciple Vincenzo
Scamozzi. The perfor- * Casa di
Giulietta
ming area is based on Tourists ock to
a Roman model, while Juliets House, the
the stage scenery is a 13th-century pre-
replica of the city of sumed abode of the
Thebes, built for the Shakespearean hero-
inaugural play, ine. Complete with a
Sophocles Oedipus pretty balcony (added
Rex, in 1585. Scaled in 1928...) the roman-
statues and varying tically inclined can
stage levels create imagine her uttering
clever tricks of that immortal cry:
perspective. d Piazza Romeo, Romeo,
Matteotti 11, Vicenza wherefore art thou
Open 9am5pm TueSun Romeo? The
(JulAug: 9am7pm) courtyard walls are
Admission charge Piazza dei Signori, Vicenza plastered with

124
 A Day Out in Verona
Morning
Where better to begin
than the inspiring arena,

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where wild animals once
made a meal of gladiators
as entertainment? After-
wards, relax in the sun with
a creamy coffee at Liston
12 Caff and dig into a
freshly baked jam-lled
croissant (Piazza Br 12,
Verona 045 803 1168).

A short stroll leads past

the boutiques in trafc-free
Piazza delle Erbe, Verona Via Mazzini, paved with
pink-tinged local limestone
embedded with ammonite
multilingual grafti left by lovers
fossils, to Casa di
from all over the world. d Via Giulietta to the right, or
Cappello 23, Verona Open 8:30am Piazza delle Erbe and its
7:30pm TueSun, 1:307:30pm Mon elegant palaces to the left.
Admission charge
Backtrack to Via Mazzini
for lunch at Ristorante
( Originally Veronas Roman
Piazza delle Erbe Greppia (Vicolo Samaritana
3, Verona 045 800 4577
forum, this picturesque square is Closed Mon) for bollito
still a great place for discussing misto (nine types of boiled
meat) served with a
business over a coffee. Parasols
traditional peppery sauce.
shade souvenirs at the animated
market, watched over by a winged Afternoon
lion atop a column, vestige of To digest lunch, head over
Venetian domination. The 84-m the Adige River via the
(275-ft) Torre Lamberti offers great ancient Ponte di Pietra
city views. d Torre dei Lamberti, to the Roman theatre on
Via Regaste Redentore
Cortile Mercato Vecchio, Verona Open
well worth a visit even if
8:30am7:30pm TueSun, 1:307:30pm youre not in town for a
Mon Admission charge summer evening
performance. Then follow
the river or walk back
) Museo Civico di Storia
Naturale through town and west
towards the medieval
Gigantic ferns, weird sh and an Ponte Scaligero, part of
ancestor of the crocodile, all in the adjoining castle. The
fossilized form from the Eocene triple-arched construction
era, 50 million years ago are was blown up by the
German army in World War
treasures hailing from Bolca in
II, then rebuilt brick by
the Lessini foothills. They testify brick by the town.
to the tropical shallows that
spread across the area prior to The bridge leads to Castel-
the formation of the Alps. vecchio for a timely apritif
with a glass of white
d Lungadige Porta Vittoria 9, Verona
Soave wine at any of the
Open 9am7pm MonThu, Sat; 27pm welcoming bars.
Sun & hols Admission charge

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Around Town Padua, Vicenza & Verona

Left Villa Valmarana Ai Nani Right Villa Valmarana La Rotonda

Veneto Villas
! Villa Barbaro
The best preserved villa Villa Valmarana Ai Nani
Known for the jaunty statues
(1560) by Palladio (see p45) lies of dwarfs on the garden wall,
close to the pretty hilltown of these cosy twin buildings stand
Asolo. This charming country on a pretty ridge looking up to
house features all manner of Monte Berico and its sanctuary.
Roman-inspired elements, from The Tiepolo father and son fresco
the nymphaeum and grotto to team were invited here by Count
the circular temple akin to the Valmarana in 1757, the former to
Pantheon. Playful trompe loeil decorate the main part, the latter
frescoes by Veronese (see p44) the Foresteria guest quarters.
adorn the main rooms alongside d Via dei Nani 28, Vicenza Open
elaborate stucco work, while the Marearly Nov: 10amnoon, 36pm Tue
garden is punctuated with Classi- Sun; NovFeb: 10amnoon, 24pm Sat &
cal statuary. Drop in to the Sun Admission charge
estates wine cellar next door.
d Via Cornuda 6, Maser, bus from Treviso
railway station Open MarOct: 36pm $ Villa Valmarana La
Rotonda
Tue, Sat, Sun & public hols; NovFeb: Perfectly proportioned imposing
2:305pm Sat, Sun & public hols villa with four temple faades on
Admission charge a hill overlooking the architect
Palladios adoptive town of

@ Villa Pisani La Nazionale

A splendid two-oor 18th-
Vicenza. The house has been
imitated throughout the world. If
century villa designed for Doge you want to visit the gilded
Alvise Pisani, with 114 sumptu- stuccoed and domed villa as
ously furnished rooms and an opposed to the rather limited
impressive ballroom decorated grounds, time your visit carefully
by Tiepolo (see p44). Above the as its only open one day per
huge faade columns, scores of week. d Via Rotonda 45, Vicenza (bus
statues line the roof overlooking No. 8) Open 15 Mar4 Nov: garden
inner courtyards and a spacious 10amnoon, 36pm Tue-Sun (5 Novmid-
park where the Venetian nobility Mar: 10amnoon, 2:305pm); villa 10am
would promenade on summer noon, 36pm Wed Admission charge
evenings. Be sure to try out the
wonderful 1721 circular maze.
The guest list has included one- % Villa Foscari La
Malcontenta
time proprietor Napoleon, Russian, Wonderful dignied residence
Austrian and Swedish royalty, set on the bend of the Brenta
Mussolini and Hitler. d Via Doge Canal, though now rather too
Pisani 7, Str Villa & park: open AprSep: close to the Marghera industrial
9am 7pm TueSun (OctMar 9am4pm); area. Designed by Andrea
maze: open AprOct Admission charge Palladio in 1571, it is one of his

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Left Villa Foscari Right Villa Emo

most famous creations, with a

Greek temple faade, while the * Villa Contarini
A horseshoe plaza lined with
interior glows with allegorical terraced houses faces the faade
frescoes. The name is a reference of this 17th-century country villa,
to the discontent of a female once the focus for a thriving
member of the Foscari family, farming community. A remark-
exiled here for adultery. d Via dei able system of acoustics was
Turisti 11, Malcontenta Open AprOct: invented so that musicians per-
9amnoon Tue, Sat Admission charge forming in the Sala della Musica
on the rst oor could be clearly

^ Villa Barbarigo
The Euganean Hills are the
appreciated downstairs. An
antiques market is held in the
perfect setting for this Baroque grounds on the last Sunday of
garden, designed for the Barbar- each month.
igo family from Venice by Luigi d Piazzola sul Brenta Open MarOct:
Bernini, architect of the Vatican 9am7pm daily; NovFeb: 10am4pm Tue
fountains in Rome. The villa, dat- Sun Admission charge
ing from 1669, is a private dwel-
ling, but the 15-ha (37-acre)
garden provides a boxwood maze, ( Villa Cornaro
Unusual double-tiered,
fountains, sh ponds, statues and compact Palladio creation, this
hundreds of trees. d Galzignano, one dates back to 156070. The
Valsanzibio Open MarNov: 10am1pm, faade columns are both Corin-
2pmsunset daily Admission charge thian and Doric in style, with
acanthus leaves or scrolls around

& Villa Emo

Another of Palladios light-
the capitals.
d Via Roma 34, Piombino Dese
ooded country residences, this Open MaySep: 3:306pm Sat
one was commissioned by the Admission charge
Emo family and built around
1560. A harmonious central block
is anked by graceful arched ) Barchessa Valmarana
Formerly guest quarters,
barchesse (wings), designed for these are extant wings of a
storing hay and farm tools. The 17th-century villa, whose main
interior has lively frescoes by body was demolished in 1908.
Renaissance artist Zelotti, also Close by are locks on the
responsible for the Malcontenta Brenta waterway, which have
villa decorations. d Via Stazione 5, been excavated over centuries to
Fanzolo di Vedelago Open MarOct: 3 divert the river away from the
7pm MonSat, 10am12:30pm, 37pm lagoon and eliminate the
Sun & public hols; NovFeb: 14:30pm problem of silting. d Via Valmarana
MonFri, 1:305pm Sat, Sun & hols 11, Mira Porte Open MarOct: 10am
Admission charge 6pm Admission charge

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Around Town Padua, Vicenza & Verona

Left Cappelleria Palladio Right Mercato dOriente

Veneto Shops
! Pasticceria Forin
A pastry shop specializing in
great demand for stylish weddings
in the country villas (see pp126
biscuits named after St Anthony 7). d Piazzetta Palladio 13, Vicenza
and studded with pistachios,
pine nuts and marsala. The pice
de rsistance is a large bun ^ IlA Ceppo
gourmets paradise with
shaped to resemble the towns mouth-watering take-away dishes,
domed basilica and avoured pickles and preserves. Buy a
with amaretto (almond liqueur). catered picnic with wine or
d Via S Francesco 179, Padua simply a crusty roll lled with
Asiago cheese or sopressa

@ Drogheria
DOro
ai Due Catini sausage. d Corso Palladio 196, Vicenza

An old-fashioned shop selling

super strong mints, peppery & De Rossi Il Fornaio
A range of pastries and
Veneto mostarda chutney and wholemeal breads. Try the
even feather dusters. d Piazza dei zaletto, a biscuit baked with pine
Frutti, Padua nuts and sultanas, and of course
Baci di Giulietta (Juliets Kisses)

Feltrinelli Internazionale
Browse through the well-
almond paste shaped into pursed
lips. d Corso Porta Borsari 3, Verona
stocked shelves of English- and
other European-language crime
and mystery novels, ction, travel, * Love Therapy
Elio Fiorucci
classics, childrens literature and Colourful fun fashion accessories
reference books in this chain and gadgets alongside top-brand
bookshop. d Via S Francesco 14, clothing. d Via Mazzini 6, Verona
Padua

$ Antica Pasticceria di ( Mercato dOriente

Akin to an exotic museum,
Sorar this antiques dealer dazzles with
Inviting pastry shop lined with Chinese and Japanese marvels,
tantalizing almond and chocolate Pre-Columbian pieces and both
delicacies, and special goodies traditional and contemporary
such as the dove-shaped Colomba carpets. d Corso S Anastasia 34,
cake at Easter. d Piazzetta Palladio 17, Verona
Vicenza

% Cappelleria Palladio ) Upim

Wonderful department store
Hat-lovers heaven, run by a with a good range of casual
charming couple with a 40-year clothes, cosmetics and home
passion for millinery in this lovely furnishings, in the centre of
old-fashioned establishment. In town. d Via Mazzini 6, Verona

128 For more on shopping in Venice See p138

 Price Categories
For a three-course under 30
meal for one with half 3040
a bottle of wine (or 4050
equivalent meal), taxes 5060
and extra charges over 60

Around Town Padua, Vicenza & Verona

Left Caff Pedrocchi Right Bloom Caff

Places to Eat
! Graziati
Buttery millefoglie pastries ^ Bar del Corso
This is a great place to lunch
perfectly accompany a strong or dine on a steaming bowl of
sweet coffee as you sit outside zuppa di zucca (pumpkin soup) or
on the lively market square. Light a goats cheese salad. Happy
lunches are served downstairs. hour is at 6pm and theres live
d Piazza della Frutta 40, Padua music on Thursdays. d Corso A
Palladio 54, Vicenza 044 452 5336

@ This 1831 Neo-Classical

Caff Pedrocchi

& Dai Nodari

coffee house was long known as Try the fresh salads, soups
the caf without doors and regional cheeses at this
because it never closed. Liberals inviting caf-restaurant. Also on
of the 19th century would meet offer is pasta con consiero e
and argue here, though today, bruscandoli (pasta with hop
after a renovation, its rather shoots and herb-avoured
quiet. d Via VIII Febbraio 15, Padua butter). d Contr do Rode 20, Vicenza
044 454 4085 Closed Mon

The appetizing menu in this

Osteria dei Fabbri

* Ristorante Greppia
rustic osteria changes daily, so An unforgettable place
you may get grilled Piedmont specializing in a selection of nine
cheese with polenta or spare ribs melt-in-the-mouth meats served
with radicchio. d Via dei Fabbri 13, with peppery Pear sauce. d
Padua 049 650 3362 Closed Sun Vicolo Samaritana 3, Verona 045 800
4577 Closed Mon, 2 weeks Jun

$ Osteria al Bersagliere
This rened osteria does
( Bloom Caff
variations on the areas seasonal Delicious simple meals such
cuisine. A local favourite is as sushi are served beneath
Baccal alla Vicentina (dried salt elegant white sun shades in the
cod stewed in milk). d Via Pescaria lovely Piazza delle Erbe. d Piazza
11, Vicenza 044 432 3507 Closed Sun delle Erbe, Verona 045 800 2410
No disabled access Closed Mon in winter

% Antica Casa della

Malvasia ) Bottega del Vino
Renowned restaurant that
A restaurant with an imaginative dates back to 1890 and holds
menu and a vast wine list. Try 2,500 wines in its cellar. Food-
the Bigoli allarna (spaghetti with wise, the favourite is pastissada
duck sauce). d Contrada Morette 5, de caval, a spicy stew. d Vicolo
Vicenza 044 454 3704 Closed Mon, Scudo di Francia 3, Verona 045 800 4535
2 weeks Aug Closed Tue out of opera season

Note: Unless otherwise stated, all restaurants accept credit 129

cards and serve vegetarian meals
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Planning Your Trip
132
Arriving in Venice

VENICES TOP 10
133
Sources of Information
134
Getting Around
135
Guided Tours
136
Venice on a Budget
137
Shopping
138
Venice for the Disabled
139
Things to Avoid
140
Banking and
Communications
141
Security and Health
142
Studying in Venice
143
Hotel Listings
144151
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Left International Student Card Centre Sunbathing, the Lido Right Airline ticket

Planning Your Trip

! What to Pack
Comfortable walking
be worth its weight in
gold and can double as a * Sun Protection
Sunglasses, protec-
shoes, boots or sandals high chair, which are rare tive cream and a hat are
are essential. Youll be on in Venice restaurants. essential from spring to
your feet for a good part autumn for pale com-
of your visit and the
stone paving can prove % When to Go
Theres no such thing
plexions. Dont under-
estimate the strength of
tiring. Bring a bag or case as a bad time to visit the sun and remember
on wheels so that it is Venice. Every season has that there is added
easy to get on and off its attractions, whether reection from the water.
boats and ferries. that be hot summer days
with balmy evenings;
( Insect Repellent
@ Passports, Visas
and ID Cards
melancholic autumn with
its fog; crisp winter with
Mosquitoes and
gnats are a nuisance in
A passport with a mini- the snow-bound Alps as summer and few hotels
mum ve months validity a backdrop, or mild or apartments have pro-
is necessary for nationals spring with its photo- tective screening. Should
of all countries entering genic sunsets. you forget your own,
Italy. For residents of the pharmacies stock a wide
EU, USA, Canada, Austra-
lia and New Zealand, visas ^ Public
Holidays
range of repellents in
liquid and electrical form.
are only required for stays In addition to
exceeding three months those recog- Electrical
or for those intending to nized through- ) Appliances
work, but it is always out Italy (see Italian plugs and
advisable to check with box), the Venice sockets entail
your embassy before Salute festivity two or three
travelling. Students should falls on 21 Novem- round prongs
bring an International ber (see p62) and and electricity is
Student Card (ISIC) for St Marks Day 220V AC. If you
reduced admission fees. on 25 April. Mosquito repellent envisage using
and Italian plug any appliances
Driving Licence
If you plan on any & Time
Difference
bring an adaptor
with you, as theyre all
out-of-Venice trips with a Italy is one hour ahead of but unheard of in Venice.
rented car, bring a valid Greenwich Mean Time
driving licence and credit (GMT), meaning London Public Holidays
card. Residents from is one hour behind
outside the EU will need Venice, the US Eastern New Years Day (1 Jan)
an International Drivers Seaboard six hours Epiphany (6 Jan)
Licence. If driving your behind, while most of Easter Monday (variable)
own car, bring vehicle Australia is nine hours Liberation Day (25 Apr)
registration papers and ahead and Japan eight Labour Day (1 May)
full insurance cover. hours ahead. Italy Republic Day (2 June)
Italians drive on the right. changes to Daylight Assumption (15 Aug)
Saving Time (ora legale) All Saints Day (1 Nov)
$ Childrens Needs
Young children tire
from the last Sunday in
March through to the last
Immaculate Conception
(8 Dec)
quickly and a fold-up Sunday in October, mov- Christmas Day (25 Dec)
stroller is essential. A ing the time difference to Boxing Day (26 Dec).
backpack child carrier can GMT plus two hours.

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Left Venice Marco Polo Airport Centre Arriving by boat Right Tronchetto car park

Arriving in Venice
! Venice Airport
Marco Polo Airport is
and from Venice (45
minutes). The airport can
Serenissima opposite the
railway station in Mestre.
located at Tessera, 8 km also be reached by train The car park and boat
(5 miles) north of the city, from Venice to Treviso, terminal at Fusina on the
on the edge of the lagoon, then local bus No. 6, eastern edge of the
so arrivals and departures although this route does lagoon is also handy.
are scenic affairs. Many take longer. Despite the expense of
European airlines serve d 0422 315 111 www. car parks, never resort to
the airport including trevisoairport.it roadside parking car
British Airways and low break-ins are all too
cost Easyjet. Visitors
from outside Europe need % By Train
Dont make the
common in the area.

to y to Rome or Milan
for connecting ights to
mistake of many rst-
time visitors and get off * By Sea
Daily car and passen-
Venice. d Flight informa- at Venezia Mestre, but ger ferries arrive from
tion:041 260 9240 wait until the train has Greece across the
www.veniceairport.it crossed the lagoon for Adriatic and dock at the
Venezia Santa Lucia San Basilio terminal in
@ Water
Connections
Station. The Orient
Express is an expensive
western Dorsoduro (see
p93), equipped with an
The most exciting way to but memorable way information ofce and
reach Venice from the to travel from London catering facilities. It also
airport is by water the between March and acts as the jump-off point
frequent Alilaguna ferries November. for week-long cruises to
charge about 10. A d Train timetables: 892021 the Greek Islands.
private water taxi, how- www.trenitalia.com
ever, will set you back an
vast amount (around 90),
www.orient-express.com
( Porters
Porters (portabagagli)
depending on time of day
and the amount of bag- ^ By Road
Whether you zoom in
equipped with trolleys
and broad shoulders can
gage you have (see p135). to the city via the motor- usually be found at the
way (autostrada) or on maritime passenger
Road Connections
To go as far as
minor roads, youll need
to follow signs for
terminal, railway station,
airport, bus terminal and
Piazzale Roma, Venices Venezia. Long-distance car park, and at strategic
car and bus terminal, the buses arrive in Venice at points around town such
cheapest option is the Piazzale Roma. as Rialto and Piazza San
orange ACTV bus No. 5 d Road conditions Marco. Rates start at
(see p135), every 20 information:1518 ACI around 16 per item.
minutes during the day. (Italian Automobile Club)
Tickets are available from
newsagents. Or theres
breakdown service: 803116
) Left Luggage
Lockers and a left
the direct ATVO blue bus Car Parking luggage ofce (deposito
(tickets available in the & The Tronchetto island bagagli) function at Santa
arrivals hall). car park has bus and Lucia railway station and
boat links to the rest of Marco Polo airport. The
Treviso Airport Venice, otherwise its Piazzale Roma bus
$ Ryanair ies into Piazzale Roma for the terminal also has a
Treviso airport from the exorbitant garages convenient left luggage
UK and a special bus (parcheggio). A more facility located next to
transports passengers to reasonable option is the Pullman Bar.

133
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Left Concert poster Centre left Ospite di Venezia Centre right and right Italian tourist ofce logos

Sources of Information
! Tourist Offices
in Venice
timetables and info on
exhibitions and concerts.
venice.it and www.a
guestinvenice.com in
There are numerous Italian and English are
helpful tourist ofces
around the city (see box). ^ Wall Posters
Many events in
excellent sources of
information and have an
Venice are announced at incredible number and
@ Tourist Offices in
the Veneto
the last minute by eye-
catching posters along
array of useful links for
in-depth exploration.
Each of the main towns the main streets or small
in the Veneto has a versions in shop win-
tourist information ofce dows. Get in the habit of Tourist Ofces
(see box). reading them for all Venice
manner of fascinating www.turismovenezia.it
AVA Venice local festivities and
Hoteliers cultural events.
041 529 8711 (call
centre)
Association
Ferrovia S Lucia (railway
Hotel bookings can be
made via the AVA service & Leo
The Venice Tourist station)
by phone or by calling at Boards complimentary 041 529 8727
one of their welcome glossy three-monthly Piazza S Marco 71/f
desks in Piazzale Roma, publication has a 041 529 8740
Santa Lucia railway detachable pocket-sized
station, Rotunda Romea programme of exhibi- Venice Pavilion
or Marco Polo Airport. d tions, concerts and Giardinetti Reali, S
From abroad call 041 522 events. Request it for Marco 2
8640 or 041 522 2264 free at tourist ofces. 041 522 5150
From Italy call 199 17 33 09
Piazzale Roma, Garage
Last-Minute * Venezia da Vivere
Aimed at young
Comunale
$ Reservations visitors, this slim, brightly
041 529 8746
The efcient VeneziaS coloured booklet printed Airport 041 541 5887
booking service run by quarterly by the City
Gran Viale 6, Lido
the Hoteliers Association Council contains listings
041 526 5721
can arrange accommo- of whats on, live music,
(summer only)
dation on the spur of the poetry readings, cheap
moment, free of charge. places to eat and shop. Padua
d 199 17 33 09 (freephone You can pick up a copy in Piazzale della Stazione
within Italy) 041 522 8640 bars and shops. 049 875 2077
(from abroad) www. www.
veneziasi.it info@
veneziasi.it ( Pocket Venice
Another useful free
turismopadova.it
Vicenza
three-monthly bilingual
Piazza Matteotti 12
Ospite di Venezia magazine that lists exhi-
% This excellent free bitions, not to mention
044 432 0854
www.vicenzae.org
magazine published bars and eateries all
every month in English around town. Verona
(as Guest in Venice) and Via degli Alpini 9
Italian by the Hoteliers
Association is distributed ) Websites
As well as the
045 806 8680
www.
at hotels. Crammed with Tourist Board sites (see tourism.verona.it
practical details, boat box), www.meeting

134 For entertainment in Venice See pp667

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Left Venice street signs Centre Gondola ride Right Vaporetto arriving at San Marco

Getting Around Venice

! Asking Directions
Whatever your % Island Boat Fares
A laguna nord day ( Combined City
Museum Ticket
request, a Venetian will ticket is a good deal for The 15.50 Musei Civici
nearly always answer the panoramic circuit via ticket covers entrance
sempre diritto Murano, Burano and its to the Doges Palace
(straight on). The idea neighbours, as well as (see pp1215), Museo
is that by following the Punta Sabbioni (see Correr including the
main ow of pedestrians pp108111). An equiva- archaeological section
youll reach the main lent applies for the Lido- and Libreria Sansovino
sights. A detailed map is Chioggia route via a (see p18), Ca Pesaro
always a good idea. combination of buses (see p41), Palazzo
and ferries. Mocenigo (see p82), the
@ Street Signs Glass and Lace museums
Yellow placards point
visitors in the direction of ^ Season Tickets
If youre staying
(see pp4041) and Ca
Rezzonico (see p21). The
the main landmarks such longer than a few weeks, pass is excellent value.
as San Marco, Rialto, its worth investing in an
Ferrovia (railway station)
and Piazzale Roma (bus
abbonamento (travel
pass). A passport-sized ) Chorus
Pass
Church

terminal and car park). photo and a photocopy of If you plan on visiting
But be aware that incon- your passport/ID card are most of the 15 out-
sistencies in spelling may required. Apply to ACTV/ standing churches
be encountered between Vela at Piazzale Roma. managed by the Chorus
street signs and addres- organization, its worth
ses in this guide due to
the Venetian dialect & Gondolas
Charges are around
splashing out on the all-
inclusive combined
applied to local names. 73 for 50 minutes with ticket. Included among
a maximum of six pas- the churches are Santa
Boat Lines
The ACTV runs a
sengers, although this
increases after 8pm. The
Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
(see pp267), Santa
marvellous network of gondola traghetto ferry Maria dei Miracoli, San
public ferries throughout service across the Grand Sebastiano and Madonna
Venice and the lagoon. Canal is far cheaper if dellOrto (see pp389). d
Buy your ticket before- less romantic (see p22). Chorus: 041 275 0462 9
hand or, if the landing adults, 6 concessions, 18
stage is unmanned, ask
the crew for a ticket as * Water Taxis
Not cheap, but its
family ticket www.
chorusvenezia.org
soon as you board. undeniably
d www.actv.it(for routes stylish to cruise
and timetables) around in a
varnished
$ Boat Fares
A one-way ticket can
waterborne
equivalent of a
be expensive (around 6 limousine if you
along the Grand Canal). can afford it
You can get better value (see p22).
from a 24-hour or 72- d Consorzio
hour ticket (10.50 and Motosca: 041
22). Children under four 522 2303
years of age travel free Serenissima: 041
on all public transport. 522 8538 Ca Pesaro museum

For Venices watercraft See pp223 135

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Left Ofcial Venice tour guide Right Gondola serenade

Guided Tours
! Official
Guides
Tour Book your ticket at a
travel agency or at kiosks
049 820 6910
www.ilburchiello.it
The citys certied multi- in Piazza San Marco. end MarOct: Venice to
lingual guides, catering Padua Tue, Thu & Sat; Padua
for individuals and groups,
cover every corner of % Museum Tours
To get the most out
to Venice Wed, Fri & Sun

Venice with in-depth

history and history of art
of your visit, join a
guided tour run by expert * Helicopter Trips
Taking off from the
explanations in some 15 English-speaking staff in small airport on the Lido,
different languages. the citys many superb helicopter ights are a
d Calle Morosini della museums. Particularly thrilling, if expensive,
Regina, S Marco 750 good recommendations way to admire and
041 520 9038 are those at the Archa- understand the layout of
www.guidevenezia.it eological Museum and the lagoon and Venices
Sala Sansovino (see p18). unique pattern of streets
@ American Express
An attractive range
Most tours have no extra
charge, although a small
and canals.
d Nicelli Airport, Via Renato
of walking and gondola fee is payable at the Morandi 9, Lido
sightseeing tours Accademia Galleries (see 041 526 0215 www.
accompanied by qualied pp245) and the Doges heliair.it
English-speaking guides Palace (see pp1215).
takes place daily. They
( Venice Walks
last for around two hours.
d Salizzada S Mois, S ^ Doges
Secret
Palace Themed walking tours
led by experts are an
Marco 1471 041 520 0844 Itineraries Tour intriguing way to get to
www.americanexpress.it In addition to the ofcial know Venice. Some of the
parts of the Doges possibilities include
Gondola
Serenades
Palace, these tours take
you behind the scenes,
visiting the haunts of
well-known ghosts, taking
If you cant afford a and come complete with in the art and architecture
gondola all for yourself, fascinating historical of the city, or discovering
then a group cruise along anecdotes. Advance some of Venices most
the romantic canals booking recommended beautiful gardens.
serenaded by a baritone (see pp1215). Alternatively, take a ight
singing O sole mio! is over the lagoon or the
a must. Reservations can
be made through travel & Brenta Villas
This leisurely if rather
Dolomites for a more
expensive and less
agents around the city exorbitantly priced full- strenuous option.
or ask at the gondoliers day ferry trip across the d Frezzaria, S Marco 1827
stands. lagoon sails via the locks 041 523 9979
on the Brenta Canal to www.veniceevents.com
$ Island Boat trips visit a selection of stately
The outlying islands
of Murano, Burano (see
villas, once summer
residences of the ) Jewish Ghetto
Expert guides take
pp108111) and Torcello Venetian nobility. Return you to old synagogues
(see pp3031) are visited is by bus. It is run by Il hidden away amidst a
on a four-hour trip in Burchiello in Padua, but maze of rooms and
sleek motor launches can also be booked via cramped oors in the
with a multilingual guide Venice travel agents. fascinating Ghetto and
(9:30am and 2:30pm d Il Burchiello: SITA, Via its layers of history
AprOct, 2pm NovMar). Orlandini 3, Padua (see p95).

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Left Venice market Centre Litorale del Cavallino camping ground Right Venice sales sign

Venice on a Budget
! Rolling Venice
A handy pass for
while supermarkets Co-
op, SU.VE and Billa are
Italy for the Settimana
della cultura, usually in
1429-year-olds entailing dotted all over town. late February or March.
holders to a boat/bus Cheap wine is dispensed
ticket that lasts 72 hours,
and a range of discounts
by the litre (vino sfuso)
at the many Nave de * Cheap Rail Fares
Several good-value
on hotels, restaurants Oro outlets take a rail fares may be on offer
and shops. It is available plastic bottle. throughout the year.
either from main ACTV/ Book online at www.
Vela ticket ofces (see
p135), Tourist Info (see % Eating out
Italian-style fast food
trenitalia.com or enquire
at the station or travel
p134), or from the Rolling can be sampled at Brek agencies bearing the FS
Venice ofce. d Rolling (see p99). For more logo. To travel cheaply
Venice: Rio Terr dei substantial fare seek out avoid the ES and IC
Pensieri, S Croce 365/A a tavola calda where hot trains which entail hefty
041 272 7225 meals are served at the supplements, and go for
counter and customers the IR and R slower trains
@ Accommodation
Sleep cheaply in
sit on stools. Another
option is the set tourist
instead.

Venice itself at one of

several hostels, other-
menu (menu turis-
tico) in restaurants. ( Shopping
Venices suburb of
wise use the camp sites Mestre is worth a visit
on the mainland or the
beach areas there are ^ Concessions
Children and students
for clothing, shoes and
accessories at lower
cabins or caravans if you with an ISIC (International prices than in the city. It
dont have a tent (see Students Card) are not also has a huge market
p151). Crashing out at the only ones eligible for on Wednesday and Friday
the railway station is entry concessions: senior mornings.
often tolerated though citizens should always
not particularly safe so
should be avoided.
enquire at council and
state-run museums. ) Orange Laundry
Save on hotel laundry
bills by using this self-
Public Transport
You can save money & Italian
Week
Culture service laundrette which
guarantees a 45-minute
by just walking every- Entrance to state-run turn-around time.
where, unless youre museums and galleries is d Campiello delle
staying at the Giudecca free of charge throughout Muneghe, S Croce 6650B
hostel or want to visit
the islands. Rather than
expensive singles, the
boat passes (see p135)
or Rolling Venice special
deal are recommended.

$ Picnic Supplies
There are wonderful
produce markets at Rialto
(see pp289), Rio Terr
San Leonardo, Campo
Santa Margherita (see
pp323) and Via Garibaldi, Venetian grocery shop, San Marco

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Left Venetian market Centre Mask selection Right Street stall

Shopping Tips
! Opening Hours
Food shops open % Where to Buy Where to Buy
Gourmet Delights & Glassware
Monday to Saturday Delicatessens and Its worth shopping
around 89am, take a specialist shops are clus- around as many glass
long lunch break and tered around the Rialto shops stock similar items
then resume business market (see pp289), and prices can vary
57:30pm, except for with fresh buffalo wildly. Murano (see p109)
Wednesday afternoon mozzarella from the tends to be more
when most are closed. In south of Italy, unusual expensive than Venice
low season clothing and pasta and all manner of but you get a free
other shops usually close delectable ready-to-eat demonstration as well.
all day Sunday and dishes. Supermarkets are
Monday morning. Glass
furnaces (see p64) do not
also worth perusing for
bottled treats. * Hypermarkets
Free shuttle buses
often give demonstra- leave the Piazzale Roma
tions at weekends.
^ Where to Buy
English Books
terminal at regular
intervals for the huge
@ Sales
The ofcial periods
As well as the Pavilion
Bookshop (see p69) and
mainland shopping
centres of Panorama,
for sales (saldi) are mid- Libreria Marco Polo (see located at Marghera,
January to mid-February p98), which has a good Carrefour at Marcon and
then late July to late selection of both second- Auchan on the outskirts
August. Retailers must hand and new books, of Mestre. Theyre good
show the items original novels and guide books for everything from
cost alongside the sale in English and other groceries through to
price so customers know languages can also be computers, clothing and
how much theyre saving. found at Libreria sports gear.
Vendita promozionale is Mondadori. d Libreria
another term for a sale. Mondadori Salizzada San
Mois, San Marco 1345 ( Street Sellers
Pavement trading is
Tax-Free
Shopping
041 522 2193 brisk in tourist bric--brac
as well as imitation
Visitors from non-EU designer bags and
countries can claim a tax accessories, with
refund on purchases that bargaining the name of the
exceed 155 from the game. However foreign
one shop. Most shop- visitors should be warned
keepers will have the that hefty nes are
appropriate forms imposed for counterfeit
check for the relevant goods (see p140).
window sticker rst.

Bargaining ) Forwarding
Goods Home
$ Centuries of Virtually all glass shop
commerce have shaped staff are experts in
the Venetians into die- packaging fragile and
hard traders, who feign bulky items and they can
offence when discounts arrange for forwarding
(sconti) are requested overseas by air or sea.
but its worth a try for Always check that
cash transactions. Venice street seller insurance is included.

138 For more shops in Venice See pp689

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Left Disabled accessibility sign Centre and right Wheelchair ramps in Venice

Venice for the Disabled

! Maps
Ask at tourist ofces
(camera a piano terra) may
be feasible. Addresses
avoided. The Alilaguna
launch to and from the
(see p134) for the special can be found in Tourism airport (see p133) is also
map of Venice which for all in the Veneto (see wheelchair accessible.
shows areas and bridges Local Contact below).
accessible for wheel-
chairs clearly highlighted
The Venice tourist ofce
has a brochure of suitable & Taxis
Waterborne taxis are
in yellow. available accommodation. out of the question
unless you can handle
Bridges Restaurants steps. However Sanitrans,
@ Cannaregios Ponte $ Most are on the an efcient private
delle Guglie has been ground oor though they ambulance/taxi service
tted with a low stepped may not be spacious. can be booked. The
if rather steep ramp, Outside dining usually Cooperativa San Marco
while four in the San offers easier access. also has special craft
Marco district have a Lavatories might not be though at a higher rate.
mechanized stair-climber wheelchair-friendly. d Sanitrans: 041 513 9977
(Ponte Goldoni, Ponte Consorzio Motosca:
Manin, Ponte del Teatro,
Ponte dei Frati). The % Buses
ACTV bus No. 5,
041 240 67 11

necessary key is available

at tourist ofces and
which runs between Piaz-
zale Roma and the airport, * Public
Conveniences
must be returned. is tted with a mobile The main public toilets in
platform for wheelchairs Venice are accessible to
Hotels
Apart from the luxury
and a reserved space
with safety straps.
disabled users.

chains, few hotels in

( Local Contact
Venice have wheelchair
facilities let alone ele- ^ Boats
The ACTV vaporetto
The helpful council-
run Informahandicap
vators, mainly due to has a spacious at area in Mestre can answer
renovation restrictions on and is easy to get on and enquiries and assist
historic buildings (which off as the landing stages disabled visitors to
covers virtually every- are on the same level as Venice. d Informahandicap:
thing in town). However the passenger deck. The Centro Culturale Candiani,
a ground-oor room motoscafo is best Piazzale Candiani 5, Mestre
041 274 6144 www.
comune.venezia.it/
informahandicap

) Air and Train Travel

When booking your
ight make a request for
assistance both on board
and at the airport. For
trains, railway personnel
can aid wheelchair users
with a special elevator.
Notice of 24 hours is
necessary for Italian and
international rail travel. d
Mechanized wheelchair-climber on a Venetian bridge Italian Rail: 199 303060

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Left Queues for Basilica San Marco Right Travelling by vaporetto

Things to Avoid
! Bringing Too
Much Luggage
pay a return boat ride
to your hotel. In Venice * Entering Churches
in Beachwear
Firstly because it will be itself, dont fall for the Catholic churches no
a hindrance in this car- three boxes betting longer require visitors to
less city (you will have to trick which goes on cover their head, but do
carry it yourself) and illegally on bridges. still outlaw beachwear,
secondly because youll shorts, T-shirts and
want space for souvenirs.
^ Hidden Costs
Whether ordering a
photographs. Remember,
they are still places of
Sticking to the meal or taking a taxi or worship as well as art
@ Beaten Track gondola, its a good rule galleries.
If you veer away from to verify all charges
the signposted and
crowded triangle
beforehand to avoid nasty
surprises. Complaints can ( Counterfeit
Goods
Design

between Rialto, San be addressed to the It is important to

Marco and Accademia, Tourist Board (041 529 remember that both the
you will most likely nd 8710 or complaint.apt@ customer and the vendor
yourself on some desert- turismovenezia.it). Tipping can be ned up to
ed but charming canals (la mancia) in restaurants 10,000 for dealing in
and get a glimpse of real is at your own discretion fake designer items, such
Venetian life. as a service charge (ser- as the handbags which
vizio) is generally included. are readily available on
Clogging
Streets
up the the streets.
& Buying Goods
Without a Receipt
People keep to the right
here. This habit is of Shopkeepers are obliged ) Getting Stranded
Venice isnt a huge
special importance in to provide customers city, but travelling by
narrow crowded with a receipt by law and vaporetto can be slow.
alleyways to ensure its also needed if you Allow plenty of transit
pedestrian ow, not to later decide to exchange time to reach the station
mention when youre an item and for customs to catch a train or to keep
negotiating the raised when you leave. an appointment.
walkways when the city
is ooded.

$ Smoking
By law, restaurants,
ofces and all public
premises throughout
Italy are all non-smoking
indoors. This prohibition
is taken seriously and
nes are fairly hefty!

% Scams
The Tronchetto Island
car park is akin to a
jungle. Dont believe
anyone who claims to be
a parking attendant (there
arent any) and dont pre- Alcohol in moderation is part of Venetian life

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Left Public telephone sign Right Browsing at a newsstand

Banking & Communications

! Currency
Along with 15 other $ Travellers
Cheques
white T sign. Air mail
has been replaced with
European countries, Italy Choose a well-known Posta Prioritaria for a
uses the euro as its company such as Visa or faster service.
currency. The Italian Thomas Cook, a major
lira was phased out
from 1 July 2002. Euro
currency such as sterling
or US dollars, and high & Internet
Internet points have
banknotes, which denominations as a com- mushroomed in Venice
conveniently can be used mission is payable for and range from cramped
throughout 16 EU each transaction. You need single-computer affairs to
countries, have seven to show identication to ashy modern premises
denominations: 5, 10, 20, cash cheques. Keep the such as InternetPoint
50, 100, 200 and 500. receipt and a note of (extended opening
There are also eight coin serial numbers separate hours). Budget
denominations: 2 euros from the cheques in case hotels are now installing
and 1 euro, and 50, 20, of loss. Travellers e-mail points as well.
10, 5, 2 and 1 cents. cheques in euros are d InternetPoint: Campo S
Check on exchange increasingly available. Stefano, S Marco 2967-
rates against your own 2968 Map M5
currency at the time
% Changing Money
of travel. Exchange ofces are
abundant and usually keep * Telephones
Theres a public
@ Cash Dispensers
(ATMs)
long hours, weekends
and public holidays
phone on every corner in
Venice and pre-paid
Cashpoints are plentiful included. Compared to phonecards (scheda
all over Venice, usually banks they demand telefonica) are sold
outside bank premises, a higher commis- at tobacconists;
and allow you to with- sion and give a remove the dotted
draw money around the slightly lower corner before use.
clock. The logos of the rate but they Dial the zero of
cards accepted are on mean less paper- all area codes.
display. Automatic cur- work and shorter
rency exchange machines
with multilingual instruc-
queues. Its worth
shopping around to ( Press
Newsstands at
tions can also be found compare rates. Post hot spots such as
in key tourist points. ofces also have the railway station
exchange facilities. and Rialto sell Time
Credit Cards magazine, several
The most convenient
way to carry money and ^ Post Offices
The main Rialto
UK newspapers such
as the Guardian, and
a great help in an GPO is open Mon- Post Ofce the International
emergency. All the major day to Saturday, sign Herald Tribune.
credit cards (MasterCard, 8:30am6:30pm,
Visa, American Express)
are widely accepted in
the branch on Lista di
Spagna, Monday to Friday ) TV
Increasing numbers
restaurants, shops, 8:30am2pm, Saturday of hotels provide satellite
hotels, and can also be 8:30am1pm, as is the TV for guests so English-
used to obtain a cash one off Piazza San language stations, such
advance. Diners Card is Marco. Stamps are also as CNN, BBC World
often quoted as the sold at tobacconists Service and Sky News,
unwanted exception. displaying a black-and- are common.

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Left Policemen in Venice Right Crowds of tourists

Security & Health

! Police
Two police forces
(cards); 800 872000
(cheques) Thomas Cook: * Hospitals
Pronto soccorso is
operate in Italy. The blue- freephone 800 872050 the round-the-clock
uniformed polizia answer (cheques) casualty department in
freephone 113 emergency hospitals (ospedale),
calls, while the military
carabinieri in red-and- % Women Travellers
Dangerous situations
whose staff are usually
familiar with the main
black gear respond to law are unusual in Venice as European languages.
and order problems on the main streets are Venices main hospital is
freephone 112. Thefts rarely empty. However the Ospedale Civile.
and serious problems can keep away from the Lido d Campo SS Giovanni e
be reported to either beaches at night and Paolo Map R2
force. d Polizia: Fonda- stick to busy areas. Chat-
menta S Lorenzo,
Castello 5053, Map F3
ting up foreign women
continues to be a popular ( Ambulances
Telephone 118 (free
Carabinieri: Campo S pastime for Venetian men. call) anywhere in Italy for
Zaccaria, Castello an ambulance, including
4693/A, Map F4 Health Insurance a waterborne ambulanza
^ Visitors from EU in Venice. Give the name
@ Pickpockets
Street crime is rela-
countries should be
equipped with a
of a prominent landmark
nearby to help them
tively unusual in Venice European Health locate you.
but by no means lacking. Insurance Card (EHIC) to
Pickpockets prey on tou-
rists in crowded places,
avoid emergency fees.
Australia also has a ) Public
Conveniences
notably Piazza San Marco reciprocal health agree- These are signposted
and on waterbuses. Put ment with Italy so the with a blue-green-white
valuables in the hotel appropriate paperwork is WC logo and are open
safe if possible and dont needed. All other nation- daily 8/9am7/8pm and
keep any on show. alities should take out cost around 50 cents.
private health insurance.
Consulates
Embassies
and Consulates &
Venice itself does not & Pharmacies
Seek advice at a
Embassies
have major embassies in pharmacy (farmacia) to Australia
the city apart from the treat a minor ailment Via Antonio Bosio 5,
UK consulate, but the English is widely under- Rome 06 852 721
nearest Italian consulates stood. Outside shop hours Canada
and embassies will be check the pharmacys Via Zara 30, Rome
able to assist (see box). door or the local paper Il 06 854 442 911
Gazzettino for the night New Zealand
Via Clitunno 44, Rome
$ Lost Credit Cards
and Travellers
pharmacy roster.
06 853 7501
Cheques United Kingdom
The minute you realize Piazzale Donatori
either are missing report Sangue 2, Mestre
it to the relevant number. 041 5055 990
d Visa: freephone 800 United States
877232 (cards and Via Principe Amadeo
cheques) American 2/10, Milan 02 290 351
Express: 067 228 03 71 Pharmacy sign

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Left Restoration workshop Right Glassblowing techniques

Studying in Venice
! Art Courses
Atmospheric studio
or drawing, fresco paint-
ing, self-portraiture and
afternoons a week.
d La Ciotola, Via Candia 24,
that offers tuition in printmaking. The inter- Lido (near Palazzo del
sculpture, watercolours, nationally known school Cinema) Map H2 041
printing techniques and can accommodate stu- 242 0308 www.
drawing, both short and dents in its apartments. venezialaciotola.com
long term. dBottega del d Scuola Internazionale di
Tintoretto, Fondamenta dei
Mori, Cannaregio 3400
Graca, Calle del Cristo
Cannaregio 1798 Map C1 * Italian Cooking
Qualied chef Fulvia
041 722 081 www. 041 721 950 starts her short-term
tintorettovenezia.it www.scuolagraca.it and year-round cooking
courses with a visit to
@ University Italian Restoration
Language Courses % Techniques
the Rialto market (see
p28) to familiarize food
The Ca Foscari Univer- The Venice European buffs with the ingredients
sitys language centre Centre for the Trades and they will be practising on
offers semi-intensive Professions of the Con- in her marvellous home.
courses several times a servation of Architectural d Fulvia Sesani, Ramo del
year. Enrolment covers Heritage on the island of Pestrin, Castello 6140
unlimited access to a San Servolo (see p116) Map F3 041 522 8923
multimedia lab with audio runs courses in restora- fulvia.sesani@
and video cassettes, tion of everything from bitcomputer.it
DVDs, TV, books and stone and stucco work to
magazines.
d Centro Linguistico
wrought iron and mosaics.
d Isola di S Servolo Map ( Mask-making
Starting with the
Interfacolt, Ramo H1 041 526 8546 clay mould, you learn to
dellAgnello, S Croce 2161 www.centroeuropeo produce and decorate a
Map L1 041 234 9711 mestieri.com papier-mch mask at the
www.unive.it/cli short courses held in the
^ Glassmaking Ca Macana workshop.
Istituto Venezia
Italian Language
Expert craftsmen
run courses not only in
For people who dont
mind getting their hands
Courses glassblowing and beads, dirty. Courses are taught
Group and individual but also stucco, furniture in various European
courses in Italian langu- restoration and artistic languages. d Calle delle
age and culture are held glass. Botteghe, Dorsoduro 3172
year-round at the insti- d Confartigianato, Calle Map K6 041 277 6142
tute, and the school can Carminati, Castello 5653/4 www.camacana.com
also arrange family or 041 529 9270
private accommodation
for students.
www.artigianivenezia.it
) Rowing
Enrol for traditional
d Rio Terr Canal, Ceramics standing-up style Veneto
Dorsoduro 3116/a Map K5 & Small groups are rowing lessons at this
041 522 4331 www. instructed by Sybille prestigious club. Courses
istitutovenezia.com Heller in the art of hand- are usually held in spring,
moulded, wheel-turned though retirees are often
$ Watercolour
Painting
pottery and a variety of
decorative techniques.
on hand to help begin-
ners at other times.
Spend an intensive week Courses commence in d Canottieri Bucintoro
in the open air on a sum- March and September, Zattere, Dorsoduro 15
mer watercolour course, and are held two Map D5 041 520 5630

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Left Cipriani garden Right Excelsior

Luxury Hotels
! Cipriani
Set on its own glori-
history (see p101) attracts
many guests. The best
mega-hotel has magni-
cent rooms right on the
ous island, the famed rooms are in the old beach. A swimming pool
Cipriani is a matter of wing, overlooking the and exclusive restaurants
minutes across the water Riva degli Schiavoni. are also a feature.
by exclusive launch to d Riva degli Schiavoni, d Lungomare Marconi 41,
Piazza San Marco. It has Castello 4196 Map R5 Lido Map H2 041 526
a private garden with a 041 522 6480 0201 www.westin.com
salt-water pool, and three www.starwoodhotels. Closed Novmid-Mar
top-class restaurants (see com
p58). d Giudecca 10 Map
E6 041 520 7744 www.
hotelcipriani.it Closed % Molino
Hilton
Stucky
* Metropole
Majestic good value
JanFeb This red-brick converted establishment, immacu-
our mill on the Giudecca lately run. On the water-
@ Luna Hotel
Baglioni
may have slightly
anonymous rooms but
front only minutes from
San Marco, it boasts a
Exquisite service in a the bar, dining and wonderful garden, a
sophisticated atmosphere tness facilities are hard perfect antidote from the
of chandeliers and marble. to beat. Highlights are a city streets. d Riva degli
This is Venices oldest rooftop terrace and open- Schiavoni, Castello 4149
hotel and hosted Templar air swimming pool. Map F4 041 520 5044
knights in the 1100s d Giudecca 810 Map C6 www.hotelmetropole.com
waiting to embark for the 041 272 3311 www.
Crusades. Breakfast is hilton.com/venice
served in the drawing
room frescoed by pupils

( Europa & Regina
Sumptuous decor in
of Tiepolo (see p44).
d Calle Larga dell ^ Grand Hotel
Palazzo dei Dogi
this elegant historic
palace right on the Grand
Ascension, S Marco 1243 With a marvellous garden Canal, close to the Piazza
Map P5 041 528 9840 stretching back to the San Marco. d Corte
www.baglionihotels.com lagoon, this former con- Barozzi, S Marco 2159
vent on a quiet Canna- Map P6 041 520 0477
regio canal is superbly www.westin.com
Palace
Bonvecchiati
furnished with Murano
chandeliers and fabrics
No disabled access

Contemporary luxury crafted by leading
best describes this hotel
with a roof-level sauna
artisans. Best value
luxury hotel in town with ) San Clemente
Palace
and gym. Private canal its own guest launch. Well away from the city
access means guests d Fondamenta Madonna bustle, this luxury island-
can arrive by water taxi. dellOrto, Cannaregio hotel has vast gardens
d Calle dei Fabbri, S Marco 3500 Map D1 041 220 as well as an outdoor
4680 Map Q4 041 296 8111 www.boscolo swimming pool. Guests
3111 www.palacebon hotels.com are ferried to Piazza San
vecchiati.it Marco by private launch.
& Excelsior Palace Rooms are immaculate
$ Hotel Danieli
While the service
Crawling with stars
and paparazzi during the
and spacious. d Isola di
San Clemente 1 041 244
leaves much to be summer Film Festival 5111 www.sanclemente.
desired, the hotels (see p62), this graceful thi.it

144 Note: Unless otherwise stated, all hotels accept credit

cards, have en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning
 Price Categories
For a standard, under 100
double room per 100150
night (with breakfast 150250
if included), taxes 250350
and extra charges. over 350

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Left Casa Cardinal Piazza Right Hotel Gobbo sign

Budget Hotels
! Casa Cardinal
Piazza $ IlGreat-value
Lato Azzurro
lodgings
d Campo S Geremia 312,
Cannaregio Map C2
Great-value palace guest- on this garden island 041 715 001 www.
house run by friendly where sea breezes are albergoalgobbo.it No air
nuns and set in a shady ensured. They arrange conditioning No disabled
garden right on the canoe trips, bicycles, access
lagoon edge. Breakfast picnic lunches and half
available; 11pm curfew.
d Fondamenta Contarini,
board, entailing mainly
vegetarian meals with * Al Campaniel
Guesthouse
Cannaregio 3539/A Map locally grown produce. Spanish-Venetian couple
D1 041 721 388 No d Via Forti 13, SantErasmo Gloria and Marco are
credit cards No Air- Map H2 041 523 0642 discreet and highly
conditioning No disabled www.latoazzurro.it professional hosts who
access No air conditioning offer spotless rooms
close to the San Tom
@ San Giorgio
Monastery % Istituto Artigianelli
Close to the sunny
boat stop. Each room has
tea- and coffee-making
The monks on San Zattere, this religious- facilities.
Giorgio Island, just trade institution has new d Calle del Campanile, S
across the Canale di San modern rooms with bath. Polo 2889 Map L4 041
Marco from Piazza San Book in advance. 275 07 49 www.al
Marco, welcome guests d Rio Terr Foscarini, campaniel.com No
to their peaceful Dorsoduro 909/A Map C5 disabled access
premises. A simple 041 522 4077
breakfast is provided and
self-catering acccommo-
www.donorione-venezia.it
( Istituto
Canossiano
dation is also available. A modernized, converted
There are superb views
of Venice from the ^ Domus Civica
These university
convent with vast court-
yards to wander around.
square in front of the rooms are available in the Automatic distributing
church. d Isola di San summer months (Jul machines for snacks and
Giorgio Maggiore Map F5 Sep). Discounts for stu- drinks, otherwise its not
Phone: 041 241 4717 dents and Rolling Venice far to the Zattere. Theres
Fax: 041 520 6579 No participants (see p137). a midnight curfew.
credit cards No meals, but plenty of d Fondamenta delle
cafs in the vicinity. Eremite, Dorsoduro 1323
Alloggi
Calderan
Gerotto d Campiello Chiovere, S
Polo 3082 Map B3 041
Map K6 041 240 97 13
cvenezia@fdcc.org
Handy for the station, 721 103 No en-suite No air conditioning
with airy rooms, some bathrooms No air No disabled access
with bath (no breakfast). conditioning No disabled
Clientele are welcomed
by enthusiastic English-
access www.domuscivica.
com ) Al Santo
This simple hotel
speaking staff. Bargain is very conveniently
down the rates in low
season. d Campo S & Al Gobbo
The Hunchback is a
located, only a 10-minute
stroll from Paduas main
Geremia, Cannaregio 283 clean small-scale hotel sights (see p123).
Map C2 041 715 361 with a couple of rooms d Via del Santo 147, Padua
www.casagerottocalderan. overlooking a bustling 049 875 2131
com No credit cards No square. Easy access from www.alsanto.it
disabled access the railway station.

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Left Locanda Cipriani Right Hotel Marconi

Hotels with Charm

! Pensione
Calcina
La
Palazzo Abadessa
Murano glass
www.locandacipriani.com
No disabled access
In 1877 Ruskin stayed at chandeliers and lovely Closed Jan
this guesthouse on the fabrics add to the
Zattere, as the friendly
staff eagerly explain. Of
authentic atmosphere at
this delightful palace hotel & Ca del Borgo
Charming 15th-
course, the rooms have with a garden. d Calle century villa located on
been modernized since Prili, Cannaregio 4011 the southern end of the
those days but they have Map D2 041 241 3784 Lido, in an old shing
retained their charm and www.abadessa.com No village. Easy access to
parquet oors. An exclu- disabled access Venice and the beach.
sive street-level terrace d Piazza delle Erbe 8,
overlooks the Giudecca
Canal, while another $ Ca della Corte
Charming bed-and-
Malamocco Map F1
041 770 749 www.
surveys the rooftops. breakfast with spotless cadelborgo.com
Advance reservations rooms, which boast all
are essential. d Zattere,
Dorsoduro 780 Map D5
the latest equipment,
such as satellite TV. Very * Hotel Marconi
Popular hotel by
041 520 6466 www. handy to Piazzale Roma. Rialto Bridge, with outside
lacalcina.com No d Corte Surian, Dorsoduro seating reserved for
disabled access 3560 Map B3 041 715 guests. Warm reception
877 www.cadellacorte. though simple rooms.
com d Riva del Vin, S Polo 729
Map P3 041 522 2068
% Hotel Flora
Though small, the
www.hotelmarconi.it No
disabled access
pretty courtyard with
creeping greenery is an
oasis of calm after the ( San Simon Ai Due
Fanali
city crowds. Good views Tastefully renovated
from the upper rooms. former monastery
d Calle Bergamaschi, S rooms feature wooden
Marco 2283/A Map P5 rafters. Several apart-
041 520 5844 ments are available.
Pensione La Calcina www.hotelora.it d Campo S Simeone
No disabled access Grande, S Croce 946/949
Accademia Villa Map K1 041 718 490
@ Maravege
Book well ahead to stay ^ Locanda Cipriani
A peaceful, sophisti-
www.aiduefanali.com
No disabled access
in this beautiful 17th- cated place on the island
century villa near the
Accademia (see pp245),
of Torcello (see pp3031),
with a list of illustrious ) Gritti Palace
Hemingway stayed in
which was formerly the past guests. A famed this 15th-century palace-
Russian embassy. Break- restaurant overlooks a hotel on the Grand Canal.
fast can be enjoyed in garden, and you are Romantic waterside
the private garden. allowed to explore the dining is among the
d Fondamenta Bollani, island after the day- features. d Campo S
Dorsoduro 1058 Map L6 trippers have left. Maria del Giglio, S Marco
041 521 0188 www. d Piazza S Fosca 29, 2467 Map N6 041 794
pensioneaccademia.it Torcello Map H1 611 www.luxurycollection.
No disabled access 041 730 150 com/grittipalace

146 Note: Unless otherwise stated, all hotels accept credit

cards, have en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning
 Price Categories
For a standard, under 100
double room per 100150
night (with breakfast 150250
if included), taxes 250350
and extra charges. over 350

Streetsmart
Left Locanda San Barnaba Right Tourist luggage

Converted Palaces
! Hotel San Stefano
Discerning style,
phere greets guests. The
rooms are modest but
041 522 7131 www.
pensioneguerrato.it Not all
maximum comfort comfortable. rooms have en-suite bath
(Jacuzzi in all rooms) and d Campo Bandiera e Moro, No disabled access
breathtaking views. Great Castello 3608 Map F4
care is taken with details
in this slender tall palace.
041 528 5315 www.
venicelaresidenza.com No * Locanda La Corte
A relaxing atmos-
d Campo S Stefano, disabled access phere prevails in this
S Marco 2957 Map M5 renovated 16th-century
041 520 0166 www. Ca Nigra Lagoon palace. It once served
hotelsantostefanovenezia. % Resort the ambassador from
com No disabled access Once an ambassadors Brescia and is impecca-
residence, this exquisite bly furnished with period
palace on the Grand pieces. Breakfast is
@ San Cassiano
Ca Favretto
Canal has two delightful
shady gardens. The decor
served in the courtyard.
d Calle Bressana, Castello
Right on the Grand Canal, is modern and all rooms 6317 Map F3 041 241
but hidden away in the have a whirlpool. Handy 1300 www.locanda
maze of alleyways close for the railway and bus lacorte.it No disabled
to Rialto, is a 16th-century stations.d Campo S access
palace, converted into a Simeon Grande, S Croce 927
hotel named after a 19th-
century artist. Elegant
Map K1 041 257 0047
www.hotelcanigra.it ( Ca Pisani
Converted in 2000,
rooms with all mod cons. Ca Pisani has a warm
d Calle della Rosa, S Croce ambience, stunning
2232 Map N2 041 524 Ruzzini Palace modern design and all
1768 www.sancassiano.it ^ Hotel the facilities you could
After a closure of 20 hope for. You may never
years, this cavernous want to leave this 15th-
Locanda
Barnaba
San palace with vast frescoed
rooms and monumental
century palace near the
Accademia.
Minutes from the Ca staircases has opened as d Rio Terr Foscarini,
Rezzonico ferry stop, a a comfortable hotel. Only Dorsoduro 979A Map F4
quiet, elegant palazzo 5 minutes from Piazza 041 240 1411 www.
hotel, with original San Marco, it overlooks a capisanihotel.it No
frescoes in many of the typical Venetian square. disabled access
rooms, which are named d Campo S Maria Formosa,
after Goldonis plays.
d Calle del Traghetto,
Castello 5866 Map R3
041 241 0447 www. ) Al Sole
A beautiful place to
Dorsoduro 27852786 ruzzinipalace.com stay, convenient for
Map L5 041 241 1233 Piazzale Roma, this 16th-
www.locanda- century palace is often
sanbarnaba.com No
disabled access & Albergo Guerrato
Charming old place
used as a lm set, with a
huge lobby and a court-
at Rialto, saturated with yard draped in wisteria.
$ La Residenza
In a pretty square
history and dating back
to 1288. No great views
Rooms have all mod
cons. d Fondamenta
behind the Riva degli but heaps of charm and Minotto, S Croce 136
Schiavoni (see p101), a space. Map J4 041 244 0328
rather ramshackle but d Calle drio la Scimia, S www.alsolehotels.com
authentic palace atmos- Polo 240/a Map N2

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Left DellAlboro Right Locanda Fiorita

Hotels in Tranquil Locations

! Hotel Falier
This cheery place is $ Canada
Fairly ordinary but
d Contr Do Rode 26,
Vicenza (pedestrian zone,
named after the excellently placed, despite 10 mins from station)
beheaded traitor Doge the never-ending stairs. 044 432 1886 www.
Falier, as a warning to A matter of minutes on hotelduemori.com No air
guests who fail to pay! foot to both Piazza San conditioning
Sunlight streams into the Marco or Rialto. Several
comfortable if small
rooms, all of them come
rooms boast canal views,
while others have a roof * Ca Vendramin di
Santa Fosca
complete with shower, terrace. Always phone in The comfortable rooms
and theres a courtyard advance to conrm your in this cosy 16th-century
dripping with wisteria. booking. d Campo S Lio, palazzo just off the Strada
d Salizzada S Pantalon, Castello 5659 Map Q3 Nova are sumptuously
S Croce 130 Map K4 041 522 9912 www. decorated. Breakfast is
041 710 882 www. canadavenice.com No served in a period-style
hotelfalier.com No disabled access room. d Fondamenta
disabled access Vendramin, Cannaregio 2400

Locanda ai % Ca San Marcuola

In a handy location
Map D2 041 275 0125
www.hotelcavendramin.
@ Bareteri close to the vaporetto com
Sergio and Laura are the stop, this unpretentious
hosts in this bed-and-
breakfast, sandwiched
but quiet and friendly
guesthouse has all mod ( Villa Ducale
Halfway between
between the Mercerie cons. d Campiello della Padua and Venice, this
shopping thoroughfare Chiesa, Cannaregio 1763 stately residence stands
and a quieter alley. Map C2 041 716 048 in a lovely private park
Highlights are old trompe www.casanmarcuola.com with statues. The
loeil stained glass, No disabled access beautiful rooms have all
terrazzo ooring and mod cons plus frescoes
internet facilities.
d Calle di Mezzo, S Marco ^ Palladio Bauer
This exclusive spa
and glass chandeliers.
d Riviera Martiri della
4966 Map Q4 041 523 hotel was originally Libert 75, Dolo ACTV bus
2233 www.bareteri.com designed in the 1500s by 53 from Piazzale Roma
No disabled access Palladio as an orphanage. 041 560 8020 www.
It offers an array of spoil- villaducale.it No disabled
Locanda Fiorita
A very pretty place
yourself treatments, a
vast manicured garden
access

on a sunny square which

was once a public
and a restaurant.
d Giudecca 33 Map E6 ) DellAlboro
Located in a relaxing
cemetery, off Campo San 041 520 7022 www. residential area near the
Stefano. In spring and palladiohotelspa.com SantAngelo boat stop,
summer you can enjoy a Closed mid-NovFeb this rather plain hotel
leisurely breakfast nevertheless has rooms
outside. Bargain for
cheaper rooms in low & Due Mori
In a quiet trafc-free
with all modern facilities
and is very central for
season. street in Vicenza, close to Piazza San Marco.
d Campiello Novo o dei all the main sights (see d Corte dellAlboro, S
Morti, S Marco 3457/A p124), the Due Mori has Marco 3894/A-B Map M4
Map M5 041 523 4754 spacious spotless rooms 041 522 9454 www.
www.locandaorita.com furnished in old-style alborohotel.it No disabled
No disabled access dark timber. access

148 Note: Unless otherwise stated, all hotels accept credit

cards, have en suite bathrooms and air conditioning
 Price Categories
For a standard, under 100
double room per 100150
night (with breakfast 150250
if included), taxes 250350
and extra charges. over 350

Streetsmart
Left Room in Al Gazzettino Right Hotel Novecento

Medium-Priced Hotels
! Rossi
Recommended
backwater just over the
bridge from Campo SS
d Calle dei Fabbri, S Marco
4687 Map P4 041 522
family hotel, high on Apostoli. d Corte del 4384 www.locandaal
hospitality. Spotless Leon Bianco, Cannaregio gambero.com No disabled
rooms, many with lovely 5629 Map P2 041 523 access
views, and conveniently 3572 www.leonbianco.it
placed for Strada Nova.
Book well in advance.
No disabled access
* Villa Giustinian
An 18th-century villa
d Calle Procuratie,
Cannaregio 262 Map C2 % Al Gazzettino
Centrally located
with a swimming pool,
park, magnicent rooms
041 715 164 www. between the Rialto and and a ne restaurant. A
hotelrossi.ve.it No San Marco, this is a 40-minute bus trip to
disabled access basic, decent value hotel. Venice. Buses pass every
The downstairs walls are 20 minutes. d Via
@ Locanda Ca Zose
Cosy immaculate
papered with sheets
from the citys Il
Miranese 85, Mirano 041
570 0200 www.
rooms, several with Gazzettino newspaper, a villagiustinian.com
enchanting canal views, long-standing neighbour
run by sisters Graziella
and Valentina. Very quiet,
until its relocation to the
more practical mainland. ( Al Gallion
Guests are given a
handy for La Salute d Calle di Mezzo, S Marco warm welcome and
vaporetto and the 4971 Map Q4 041 528 much insider information
Guggenheim. 6523 www.algazzettino. at this homely, spotless
d Calle del Bastion, com No disabled access hotel. Run by a local
Dorsoduro 193/B Map D5 family, it is handy for
041 522 6635 www. Piazzale Roma and Riva
hotelcazose.com No
disabled access ^ Hotel Novecento
The relaxing rooms at
di Biasio vaporetto stop
on the Grand Canal.
this boutique hotel d Calle Gallion, S Croce
Hotel alla Salute
Da Cici
halfway between the
Accademia and Piazza
1126 Map K2 041 524
4743 www.algallion.com
Ezra Pound spent time in San Marco are oriental in No disabled access No
this hotel set in the ambience. In summer credit cards No air
Salute residential area, a breakfast is served in the conditioning
stones throw from the courtyard. d Calle del
Zattere, not to mention
Accademia (see pp245)
Dose, Campo San Maurizio,
San Marco 2683/4 Map ) Hotel Torcolo
You could hardly
and Guggenheim N6 041 241 3765 www. wish for a more central
galleries (see pp345). novecento.biz No location in Verona, just
d Fondamenta Ca Bal, disabled access around the corner from
Dorsoduro 222 041 523 the Arena. Nothing
5404 Map D5 www.
hotelsalute.com No & Al Gambero
A guaranteed old
exceptional, but friendly
and clean. Guest parking
disabled access favourite on a bridge available.
halfway between Rialto d Vicolo Listone 3, Verona
$ Locanda
Bianco
Leon and the Piazza San
Marco, wonderful for
Bus nos. 11, 12, 13, 51
(or 90, 92, 93 evenings &
Parquet oors alternate many sights and shop- hols) from Point A 045
with Venetian terrazzo in ping sprees. Downstairs 800 7512 www.
this modest, atmospheric is Le Bistrot, a popular hoteltorcolo.it No
palazzo in a quiet nightspot (see p61). disabled access

149
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Left Venetian apartment balcony view Centre & right Venetian apartment interiors

Self-Catering
! Venetian
Apartments $ Belvedere Italia
A select range of
with room for up to
seven occupants. All are
This UK company rents prime apartments and personally inspected.
out studios, family-size villas owned by long- d 3622 49th Ave SW,
apartments with terraces standing families, Seattle, WA 98116, USA
through to wonderful including an atmospheric 888 465 1460
piano nobile oors of home near Accademia. www.myItalianVacation.
luxury palazzos (see p43) d 54 Dean Path, Edinburgh com
on the Grand Canal. They EH4 3AU 0131 467 3433
also provide plenty of
helpful information on
www.belvedere-italia.com
* Venice
Estate
Real

practical matters. d 271 The very top in presti-

Regent St, London W1B
2ES, UK 020 3178 4180 % SantAngelo
Immobiliare
gious apartments and
luxury residences in
www.venice-rentals.com Long-established Venice Venice proper are
estate agent with 20 fully available. Most have a
equipped houses to rent fantastic panoramic roof
@ Veronica
Cotgrove
Tomasso by the week. Several
have roof terraces and
terrace.
d Calle Tron, S Marco 1130
Another UK company weekend stays are Map Q4 041 521 0622
offers short- or long-term possible. Services such www.venicerealestate.it
rentals, with a choice of as cell phone rental and
30 apartments to sleep cleaning included.
from two to seven people,
and even the chance of a
d Campo SantAngelo, S
Marco 3818 Map N5 ( Rentavilla
In operation since
garden, a rarity for Venice. 041 522 1505 1983, US-based Villanet
Costs vary depending on www.venicehouse.it has 29 places to rent in
location and facilities. Venice, some large
d 10 St Marks Crescent, enough for up to seven
London NW1 7TS, UK
020 7267 2423 ^ Mitwohnzentrale
Venice Alternative
people. They can also
arrange for car and
www.vtcitaly.com Accommodation phone rental. d 1251 NW
Venetian resident Helga 116th St, Seattle, WA 98177,
Gross is in an excellent USA 800 964 1891
Carefree Italy
Of their 20 carefully
position to advise on the
150 fully furnished
www.rentavilla.com

chosen properties properties she deals with
available for holiday
rents, this UK company
and will rent you a room
or a palace from ve ) Vacanza Bella
Fifteen prestigious
includes a lovely apart- nights to up to a year. holiday homes are
ment in Cannaregio d Calle S Antonio, Castello available in Venice itself,
complete with rooftop 5448A Map H5 041 523 most with all mod cons
views. They also arrange 16 72 www.mwz- included as well as
for rental of private villas online.com scenic balconies. Help in
in the Veneto area. the form of cleaning and
d Zurich House,
East Park, Crawley, & MyItalianVacation
An efcient US
other services can also
be arranged. d 2261
W Sussex RH10 6AJ company that manages a Market St, PMB 281 San
0871 700 0850 vast spectrum of 34 Francisco, CA 94114, USA
www.carefree-italy.com modest and luxurious 415 554 0234 www.
apartments in Venice vbella.com

150 Note: Although prices are quoted on a nightly rate

most apartments will be hired out weekly
 Price Categories
Prices per night under 100
(with breakfast if 100150
included), taxes 150250
and extra charges. 250350
over 350

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Left IYH Ostello Venezia Right Ostello Santa Fosca

Hostels and Camp Sites

! IYH Ostello
Venezia
Linked to the city by
ferry (line LN). Huts and * IYH Citt di
Padova
Well-run hostel offering camp sites. d Lungomare A bit out of the way, but
cheap meals and a beau- D. Alighieri 29, Punta it is only a short walk to
tiful setting on Giudecca, Sabbione 041 966 150 the main sights. The
a 35-minute vaporetto Open AprNov www. hostel also benets from
trip from the railway camping-miramare.it a surprisingly beautiful
station (line No. 82) and setting in an ornamental
ve minutes to Piazza
San Marco (see pp16 % Camping Fusina
Popular three-star
grassy square.
d Via Aleardo Aleardi 30,
19). d Fondamenta Zitelle venue for campers and Padova Bus Nos. 3, 8, 12,
86, Giudecca Map E6 backpackers (in a 18 or 22 from Padua railway
041 523 8211 www. caravan), right on the station to Prato della Valle
ostellionline.org lagoon edge. Well 049 875 2219 www.
connected via bus No. 11 ostellopadova.it
@ Ostello
Fosca
Santa from Mestre railway

University student hostel

station or the Alilaguna
ferry from the Zattere in ( IYH Ostello
Olimpico
which lets out dorm beds Venice. Open year-round. A cheery, helpful hostel
to backpackers, in ramb- d Via Moranzani 79, Fusina close to both the towns
ling convent grounds. 041 547 0055 www. main Tourist Ofce and
Cooking facilities are camping-fusina.com the Teatro Olimpico (see
available in summer. p123). Meals available at
d Fondamenta Diedo,
Cannaregio 2372 ^ Camping
dOro
Alba a special low price at a
neighbouring bar and
Map D2 041 715 775 Only 2 km (1 mile) from restaurant. Internet point
www.santafosca.it the airport (bus No. 15), and bike hire available.
this spacious camp site Closed one month in
Foresteria Valdese
A wonderful place to
has a swimming pool,
internet point, pizzeria and
winter. d Viale Giuriolo 7,
Vicenza Bus Nos. 1, 2, 5
stay near Campo Santa shops. Tent-less visitors or 7 from the railway
Maria Formosa (see p102), sleep in cabins. Closed station 044 454 0222
Palazzo Cavagnis is a December to February. www.ostellionline.org
guesthouse run by the d Via Triestina 214/g, Ca
Waldensian and Metho-
dist community and has
Noghera Map G1
041 541 5102 ) IYH Ostello Villa
Francescatti
frescoed dormitories, nice www.ecvacanze.it This beautiful 16th-
rooms and apartments century villa on the hill-
for families. Advance
booking essential. & IYH
Mira
Ostello di side above the Roman
amphitheatre doubles as
d Calle Lunga S Maria This hostel is located just the ofcial youth hostel,
Formosa, Castello 5170 outside Venice in a lovely with dormitory accom-
Map R3 041 528 6797 country setting. Car modation. It is only 3 km
www.foresteriavenezia.it parking is available. All (2 miles) from Veronas
linen is provided. Closed railway station. Evening
October to February. meals are available.
$ Campeggio
Miramare
d Via Giare 169, Giare di
Mira Venice-Chioggia bus
d Salita Fontana del Ferro
15, Verona Bus No. 73
One of the many camping line, Giare stop 041 567 (MonSat), 90 (evenings &
grounds at Punta Sabbioni 9203 www.casasoleluna.it Sun) from the railway
on the sea-side of Venice. station 045 590 360

Note: Price categories for hostels and camp sites are per person 151
per night and range between 630
 General Index
A bars C
Aalto, Alvar 102 osterie (wine bars) 567 Ca Dario 21, 42
Accademia Bridge 21 San Marco 78 Ca Foscari 42
Accademia Galleries 7, 245, 91 Basilica (Torcello) 3031 Ca Macana 92
Index

Acqua Alta 19 Basilica del Santo (Padua) Ca Nigra Lagoon Resort 147
Agriturismo Le Garzette 119 123 Ca dOro 42, 95, 97
Ai Assassini 79 Basilica San Marco 6, 811, Ca Pesaro 20, 41, 83
Ai Cacciatori 119 75 Ca Pisani 147
air travel 133 beaches 37, 115 Ca Rezzonico 21, 42
disabled visitors 139 Bella, Gabriel 40 Ca Vendramin di Santa Fosca
Al Bottegon 57 Bellini, Gentile 18, 44, 82 148
Albanian community 53 Procession in St Marks Cabot, John 52
Albinoni, Tomasso Giovanni 67 Square 25 cafs, San Marco 78
alcohol 140 Bellini, Giovanni 7, 12, 18, 26, Caff Florian 17, 75
Alexander III, Pope 39 38, 44, 97, 103 Caffeteria Doria 78
Altana Terraces 33 San Giobbe Altarpiece 24 Calder, Alexander, Mobile 35
ambulances 22, 142 Madonna Enthroned with Callas, Maria 73
American community 53 Saints 27 Calle del Forno 33
American Express 136 Mary with Child 44 Calle del Paradiso 49
Anafesto, Paoluccio 15 Bellini, Jacopo 18, 44 camp sites 137, 151
Angi Bar 103 bells 17 Campiello del Remer 48
animals 49 Benetton 118 Camping Alba dOro 151
Anthony, St 39, 123 Bernini, Luigi 127 Camping Fusina 151
Antica Birraria La Corte 83, 85 Bevilacqua 77 Campo della Celestia 49
Antica Mola 99 Biblioteca Marciana 18 Campo della Maddalena 49
Antica Trattoria alla Biennale 62, 102 Campo dei Mori 956, 97
Maddalena 113 birds 49, 65 Campo San Barnaba 90
apartments 150 Le Bistrot de Venise 61 Campo San Bartolomeo 74
Arbor Boutique 118 Bloom Caff 129 Campo San Giacomo
architecture 43, 45 Bo University 123 dellOrio 81, 83
Armenian community 53 boats 223, 37 Campo San Polo 81, 83
Armoury, Doges Palace 13, 64 arriving in Venice 133 Campo San Stefano 73
Arsenale 54, 101 disabled visitors 139 Campo San Zan Degol 83
artists 44 ferries 133, 135 Campo Santa Margherita 7,
art courses 143 gondolas 135, 136 323, 91
ArtStudio 112 guided tours 136 Campo Santa Maria Formosa
ATMs (cash dispensers) 141 Regata Storica 62 102, 103
Attila the Hun 31 trips for children 64 Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo
audio guides 136 watersports 63 102, 103
Auditorium Santa Boccherini, Luigi 67 Canaletto 44, 148
Margherita 67 Bon, Bartolomeo 26, 45, 81 Rio dei Mendicanti 44
Aulenti, Gae 68, 74 Bon, Giovanni 45 canals
AVA Venice Hoteliers bookshops 138 Grand Canal 6, 2023, 29
Association 134 books 51 Rio Terr 33
Boutique del Gelato 105 Cannaregio 949
B bragozzo (watercraft) 22 canoeing trips 136
Bac Art Studio 92 Brancusi, Constantin, Bird in Canova, Antonio 18, 27
Bacaro Jazz 61 Space 34 Cantieri Navali 55
Bach, J.S. 52 Brek (Cannaregio) 99 Cantina Do Mori 56
Bacini 48 Brenta Canal 36 Cantina Vecia Carbonera 61
Banco Giro Arcade 29 Brenta villas 136 Cappella degli Scrovegni 123
Banco Giro 85 Bridge of Sighs 13, 46 Cappelleria Palladio 128
banking 141 Bridge with No Parapet 47 car ferries 22
Bar Abbazia 93 bridges 467 Carnival 62
Bar del Corso 129 disabled visitors 139 Carpaccio, Vittorio 4041,
Bar al Teatro 78 British community 53 44, 97
Barattieri, Nicol 17 Bruno Lazzari 118 Meeting and Departure of
Barbara Boutique 98 budget travel 137 the Betrothed Ursula and
Barbari, Jacopo de 18 buildings restoration 36, 143 Ereo 25
Barbaro family 75 Bulgari 76 Two Venetian Ladies 18
Barbarossa 39 Burano 109, 111 Carriera, Rosalba 25, 91
Barchessa Valmarana 127 buses 133 cars 132, 133
bargaining 138 disabled visitors 139 Cartier 76
Barovier & Toso 112 Byron, Lord 20, 27, 5051 Casa di Giulietta 1245

152
Casa dei Varoteri 33 concerts 667 Ex Chiesa di Santa
Casanova, Giovanni 13, 52 consulates 142 Margherita 32
Casin Municipale 60 conversions, historic 545 Ex Ospedale degli Incurabili
Castello 100105 cookery courses 143 90
Celestia 48 Copernicus, Nicolas 123
Centrale 60 Cornaro, Caterina 53 F

Index
Le Ceramiche 104 Correr Ballroom 18 Fabbriche Nuove 29
ceramics courses 143 Corte dellAnatomia 48 Falieri, Marin 12, 15
Certosa 111 Corte de Ca Sarasina 39 Fallopius, Gabriel 123
Chagall, Marc 41 Corte del Duca Sforza 48 Farmacia Ponci 96
chamber music 66 Corte del Fondaco 33 Feltrinelli Internazionale 128
Chet Bar 60 Corte Nova 39 Fendi 76
children 645, 132 Corte Sconta 58 La Fenice 66, 73
Chioggia 117 Corte Seconda del Milion 95 ferries 64, 133, 135
Chips & Colors 104 Coryate, Thomas 50 Festa del Redentore 62
Chorus church pass 135 Cotonicio 54 Festa di San Rocco 63
churches 389 Cozzi, Marco 26 festivals and events 623
Basilica (Torcello) 3031 craft shops Fiddlers Elbow Irish Pub 60
Basilica San Marco 6, 811 San Marco 77 lms 66, 67
etiquette 140 San Polo and Santa Croce re boats 22
Gesuati, Chiesa dei 9091 84 oods 19
Madonna dellOrto 39, 97 credit cards 141, 142 Fondaco dei Turchi 20
San Francesco della Vigna crime 142 Fondamenta della Misericordia 96
103 currency 141 Fondamente Nuove 97
San Giacomo dellOrio 812 Curtis family 43 Fondamenta degli Ormesini 96
San Giacomo di Rialto 28 cycling 63 Fondazione Querini Stampalia 40
San Giobbe 97 food 59, 137
San Giorgio 115 D shops 69, 138
San Giorgio Maggiore 38 Da Carla 79 foreign communities 53
San Lazzaro degli Armeni 116 Da Cico 83 Fortuny y Madrazo, Mariano 745
San Michele 110 Da Fiore 58 Foscari, Doge Francesco 14, 27,
San Mois 74 Dai Nodari 129 42
San Nicol 115 Da Ponte, Antonio 45, 46 foundations, buildings 36
San Nicol dei Mendicoli 89 Da Porto, Luigi 124 fountains 37
San Pantalon 39 Da Romano 111 Franchetti, Baron Giorgio 95
San Sebastiano 39, 89 Dalmatian community 53 Francis, St 109
San Zaccaria 38 Dandolo, Enrico 15 Francis Xavier, St 90
Santa Fosca (Torcello) 31 Dario, Giovanni 42 French community 53
Santa Maria dei Carmini 33 Delle Masegne brothers 10 Frette 76
Santa Maria del Giglio 75 Deposito del Megio 55 Fumiani, Gian Antonio 39
Santa Maria Gloriosa dei designer boutiques 76
Frari 7, 267 Diaghilev, Sergei 43, 110 G
Santa Maria delle Grazie 116 Dickens, Charles 51, 101 Galileo Galilei 123
Santa Maria dei Miracoli 38, disabled visitors 139 Galleria Livio De Marchi 77
95 Disney Store 65 galleries see museums and
Santa Maria della Piet 101 Do Forni 59 galleries
Santa Maria della Salute 21, Dogado 99 Gallion, Al 149
389, 91 Doges Palace 6, 1215, 64, garbage vessels 22
Santi Giovanni e Paolo 38 75, 136 gardens see parks and gardens
CIGA Warehouse 55 Donatello, St John the Garibaldi, Giuseppe 102
Cima da Conegliano, La Baptist 27 El Gato Ristorante 119
Madonna dellArancio 25 Dorsoduro 8893 Gautier, Thophile 53
Cipriani 58, 144 drinks 57 Gelateria Alaska 85
Cloister of SantApollonia 49 driving licences 132 Gelateria Il Doge 93
clothing drugs 140 Gelateria Nico 93
in churches 140 Dufy, Raoul, Studio with a Fruit Il Gelatone 99
shops 69 Bowl 41 German community 53
what to pack 132 Drer, Albrecht 53 Ghetto, Jewish 95, 97, 136
Coducci, Mauro 38, 42, 45, 82, Giacometti, Alberto, Woman
102, 110 E Walking 35
Coin Department Store 69 electrical appliances 132 Giardinetti Reali 17
Colleoni, Bartolomeo 102 embassies 142 Giardini 102
Column of San Marco 17 Enoteca do Colonne 57 Giardini Papadopoli 823
La Colomba 59 entertainment 667 Giorgione 7, 44
Column of San Teodoro 17 Ernst, Max, Attirement of the Giotto 123
communications 141 Bride 34 Giovanna Zanella 104

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 Giudecca 115 J Mazzon, Augusto 92
glass 69, 74 James, Henry 27, 43, 51, 67 Mazzorbo 109
demonstrations 645 Jews 53, 97 Mechtar, Venerable 116
glassmaking courses 143 Ghetto 95, 97, 136 Medici, Alessandro de 81
Murano 109 Josephine, Empress 43 Medici, Cosimo de 81
shops 138 Juliets House 1245 Medici, Lorenzino de 81
Index

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von Junghans Factory 55 Mercerie 73, 75

50 Michelangelo 46, 115
Goldoni, Carlo 50, 66, 74 K Miozzi, Eugenio 21, 46
golf 63 Klee, Paul, Magic Garden 35 Mistero Atelier 104
gondolas 22, 23, 29, 135 Klimt, Gustav 41 Mocenigo, Pietro 38
gondola serenades 136 Mocenigo family 82
shrines 39 L Molino Stucky 54, 144
Squero di San Trovaso 89 Laboratorio Blu Bookshop 65 Mondo in Miniatura 92
Grand Canal 6, 2023, 29 Lagoon Mondonovo 68
Grand Canal, Hotel Monaco depth 36 Monet, Claude 43, 53
58 language 140 money 141
Greek community 53 Lazzaretto Nuovo 110 Monteverdi, Claudio 26, 52
Gritti Palace hotel 146 left luggage 133 Moore, Henry, Three Standing
Guarana 43 Libreria Marco Polo 98, 138 Figures 35
Guardi, Francesco 44 Libreria Sansoviniana 18 Moretti, Carlo 76
Guariento, Coronation of the Lido 37, 111, 11516 Mori & Bozzi 98
Virgin 14 Linea dOmbra 93 Moro, Doge Cristoforo 33, 97
Guggenheim, Peggy 34, 35 Locanda Cipriani 31, 113, 146 Moscacieka 78
guided tours 136 Locanda Leon Bianco 149 Murano 109, 111
Loggia dei Cavalli 9 museums and galleries 4041
H Lombardo, Pietro 12, 26, 38, Accademia Galleries 7,
Harrys Bar 21, 75 42, 45, 82, 97 245, 91
Harrys Dolci 119 Longhena, Baldassare 20, 39, Basilica Museum 9
health 142 45, 63, 103 Ca dOro 95
Helicopter trips 136 Longhi, Pietro 40, 44, 49, 124 Ca Pesaro Galleria dArte
Hemingway, Ernest 21, 31, Lotto, Lorenzo, Portrait of a Moderna 41
51, 144 Gentleman 25 Ca Pesaro Museo di Arte
Henry III, King of France 101 luggage 140 Orientale 83
Henry VII, King of England 52 Luigi Bevilacqua 68 combined tickets 135
Hitler, Adolf 126 Luke, St 10, 116 Fondazione Querini
holidays, public 132 Stampalia 40
horses 49 M guided tours 136
hospitals 142 Macello 55 Museo Civico di Scienze
Hostaria ai Rusteghi 78 Madonna dellOrto 39, 97 Naturale 125
hostels 137, 151 Madonna della Salute 63 Museo Correr 18, 40
Hotel Danieli 101, 144 magazines 134 Museo dellEstuario 31
hotels 1449 Magazzini del Sale 54 Museo Fortuny 745
budget hotels 145 Magritte, Ren, Empire of Light Museo di Icone 41
converted palaces 147 35 Museo del Merletto 41
disabled visitors 139 Malamocco 116, 117 Museo dellOpera 12
hotels with charm 146 Malibran, Maria 66 Museo del Vetro 40
luxury hotels 144 Manin, Daniele 53 Museo di Storia Naturale 64
medium-priced 149 Manin 56, 112 Museo Storico Navale 41, 64
in relaxing locations 148 Mann, Thomas 50, 51, 67, 115 Peggy Guggenheim
reservations 134, 140 Mantegna, Andrea 95 Collection 7, 345, 65
House of the Moor 33 maps 139 Scuola di San Giorgio degli
house numbers 37 Marathon 63 Schiavoni 4041
hypermarkets 138 Marco Polo Airport 133 Scuola Grande di San
Margaret of Antioch, St 32 Rocco 40
I Margaret DuChamp 91 music, concerts 667
Ignatius Loyola, St 90 Margherita, Queen 68 Mussolini, Benito 126
Impronta Caff 93 Marini, Marino, Angel of the
information sources 134 City 35 N
insect repellent 132 Mark, St 10, 11, 15, 49 Napoleon I, Emperor 6, 15, 16,
insurance 142 Martini Scala-Club Piano Bar 18, 19, 24, 33, 49, 97, 126
Internet 134, 141 6061 Nardi 68
islands 10813 masks 69, 90 newspapers 141
boat trips 136 courses 143 Niel, Joseph da 101
Istituto Venezia 143 Massari, Giorgio 74, 91 nightspots 6061
Italian Culture Week 137 Mastelli family 956 Nono, Luigi 53, 73

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Northern Lagoon 10813 Pesaro, Doge Giovanni 27 Ristorante Greppia 129
Novecento hotel 149 pharmacies 142 Riva degli Schiavoni 101
Piazza delle Erbe 125 Riva del Vin 21
O Piazza San Marco 6, 1619, 49, La Rivista 93
opening hours 138 75, 111 Rizzo 69, 118
opera 66, 67 Piazza dei Signori 124 Rizzo, Antonio 12, 45

Index
Orange Laundry 137 Piazzetta, Giovanni Battista 24 Rolling Venice 137
Ospedaletto 103 Piazzetta dei Leoncini 17 Rosa Salva 78
Ospite di Venezia 134 Picasso, Pablo, The Poet 34 Romeo and Juliet 1245
Osteria Banco Giro 85 Piccolo Mondo 61 Rossini, Gioacchino 73
Osteria Boccadoro 58 pickpockets 142 rowing 63, 143
Osteria alla Botte 57 picnics 137 Rubelli 69
Osteria dei Fabbri 129 pigeons 49, 65 Ruga degli Oreci 29
Osteria alla Frasca 56 Piron, Al 99 Ruskin, John 14, 27, 51, 74,
Osteria Mocenigo 85 Pisani, Doge Alvise 126 101, 103, 146
Osteria La Perla ai Bisatei 113 Piscopia, Elena Lucrezia Corner Ruzzini Palace Hotel 147
Osteria Ruga Rialto 56 52, 123
Osteria del Sacro e Profano 56 place names 29 S
Osteria di Santa Marina 59 play areas 64 safety 142
Osteria Sora al Ponte 56 police 22, 142 sailing 63
osterie (wine bars) 567 Polo, Marco 13, 52, 94, 95 St Marks see Basilica San Marco
Ottico Fabbricatore 76 Ponte della Libert 46 sales 138
Ponte Lungo 47 San Basilio Port Zone 91
P Ponte dei Pugni 47 San Clemente Palace hotel 144
Padua 1223 Ponte degli Scalzi 46 San Francesco del Deserto 109
tourist ofce 134 Ponte dei Sospiri 13 San Giorgio 115, 145
painting courses 143 Ponte delle Tette 47 San Lazzaro degli Armeni 116
Palace Bonvecchiati hotel 144 Ponte dei Tre Archi 46, 97 San Leonardo Market 98
Pala dOro 9 population 37 San Marco 729
Palaces porters 133 San Michele 110
Doges Palace 6, 1214, 64, post ofces 141 San Nicol 115
75, 136 posters 134 San Pietro di Castello 102
Palazzo Barbaro 43 Procuratie Nuove 17 San Pietro in Volta 117
Palazzo dei Camerlenghi 29 Procuratie Vecchie 17 San Polo and Santa Croce 8085
Palazzo Contarini degli public conveniences 139, 142 San Servolo 116
Scrigni 43 public holidays 132 sandolo (watercraft) 22
Palazzo Foscolo-Corner 32 Punta della Dogana 21 Sanmicheli, Michele 45, 111
Palazzo Grassi 74 Punta Sabbioni 111 sanpierota (watercraft) 22
Palazzo Labia 96 Sansovino, Andrea 45
Palazzo Leoni Montanari 124 Q Sansovino, Jacopo 45, 46, 123
Palazzo Mastelli 423 Querini, Giovanni 40 Biblioteca Marciana 18
Palazzo Mocenigo 82 questions about Venice 367 Chiesa di San Francesco
Paazzo Pisani-Moretta 43 della Vigna 103
Palazzo Vendramin-Calergi R Doges Palace 13
42, 60 rail travel see trains Fabbriche Nuove 29
Palladio, Andrea, 45 rats 49 Giants Staircase 14
Palladio Bauer 148 Regata Storica 62 tomb of 10
Palma il Vecchio 102 Restaurants 589 Zecca 54
Paolo Olbi 69 budget travel 137 Santa Croce see San Polo
paper, marbled 69 Cannaregio 99 and Santa Croce
Paradiso Perduto 60 Castello 105 SantErasmo 110
parking 133 disabled visitors 139 Santa Maria delle Grazie 116
Parks and gardens Dorsoduro 93 Santo Bevitore 99
Giardinetti Reali 17 Northern Lagoon 113 Sarpi, Paolo 53
Giardini 102 San Marco 79 Scala Contarini del Bovolo 73
Giardini Papadopoli 823 San Polo and Santa Croce 84 Scamozzi, Vincenzo 43, 124
Parco Savorgnan 48 Southern Lagoon and Venice scams 140
Parlamento, Al 99 Lido 119 Scarpa, Carlo 24, 40, 45, 68,
passports 132 Veneto 129 102
Pasticceria Ponte delle Paste restoration courses 143 Scarpagnino 13, 81
105 Rialto Bridge 20, 46 Scrovegni, Enrico 123
Pasticceria Rizzardini 85 Rialto Market 7, 289, 83 Scuola Grande dei Carmini 32
Peggy Guggenheim Collection Rio Novo 33 Scuola Grande della
7, 345, 65 Rio Terr 33 Misericordia 39
Pentecost Dome 9 Rio Terr dei Catecumeni 89 Scuola Grande di San Giovanni
Perle e Dintorni 68 Rio Terr Rampani 48, 83 Evangelista 82

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 Scuola Grande di San Rocco Tintoretto, Domenico, Venice in Peril Fund 89
40, 81, 83 Paradise 14 Venini 68
Scuole 82 Tintoretto, Jacopo 44, 94 Verdi, Giuseppe 27, 73, 124
security 142 Doges Palace 12 Verona 122, 1245
self-catering 150 Paradise 14 tourist ofce 134
Selva, Giannantonio 45, 73, 102 San Giorgio Maggiore 38 Verona Arena 124, 125
Index

La Sensa 63 Santa Maria della Salute 39 Veronese, Paolo 18, 39, 44, 89,
Shakespeare, William 33, 50, 124 Scuola Grande di San Rocco 102, 126
shopping 689, 138 40, 80, 81 Rape of Europe 14
budget travel 137 The Triumph of Venice 14 Supper in the House of Levi 25
Cannaregio 98 tipping 140 The Victorious Return of
Castello 104 Tirall, Andrea 46 Doge Andrea Contarini 15
Dorsoduro 92 Titian 44, 94, 97 Via Garibaldi 102, 103
Northern Lagoon 112 Accademia Galleries 7 Vicenza 122, 124
receipts 140 Assumption of the Virgin 26 tourist ofce 134
San Marco 767 Basilica del Santo (Padua) villas 1267, 136
San Polo and Santa Croce 84 123 Barchessa Valmarana 127
Southern Lagoon and Venice Biblioteca Marciana 18 Villa Barbarigo 127
Lido 118 Corte del Duca Sforza 48 Villa Barbaro 126
Veneto 128 Doges Palace 12 Villa Contarini 127
shrines 39 monument to 27 Villa Cornaro 127
Sile Canal 36 Osteria alla Frasca 56 Villa Emo 127
silverwork shops 69 Piet 25 Villa Foscari La
Smith, Joseph 44 Santa Maria della Salute 39 Malcontenta 1267
Sottoportego de la Self-portrait 44 Villa Pisani La Nazionale 126
Madonna 39 toilets, public 139, 142 Villa Valmarana Ai Nani 126
Southern Lagoon and Venice Tommaseo, Niccol 73 Villa Valmarana La Rotonda 126
Lido 11419 topo (watercraft) 22 Vini da Gigio 59
Spizzico 65 Torcello 7, 3031, 111 visas 132
sports 63 Basilica di Torcello 3031 Vittoria, Alessandro 18
Squero di San Trovaso 89 Santa Fosca 31 Vittorio Emanuele II, King 101
State Archives 27 Torre dellOrologio 16 Vivaldi, Antonio 66, 101
Stirling, James 102 tourist ofces 134 Vivarini 97, 102
Stravinsky, Igor 73, 110 tours 136 Vogalonga 62
street sellers 138 traghetto points 39
street signs 135 trains 133, 137 W
students 132, 137 disabled visitors 139 Wagner, Richard 42, 101
studying in Venice 143 Trattoria alla Madonna 59 walks
Su e Zo per i Ponti 63 Trattoria dai Tosi Piccoli 105 Cannaregio 97
sun protection 132 travel 133, 135 Castello 103
swimming 37, 63 budget travel 137 Dorsoduro 91
disabled visitors 139 San Marco 75
T travellers cheques 141, 142 San Polo 83
tabernacles 39 Tre Ponti 47 Southern Lagoon 117
Taverna del Campiello Remer Treviso Airport 133 Verona 125
99 Turkish community 53 water, drinking 37
tax-free shopping 138 water taxis 135
Teatro Fondamente Nuove 67 U disabled visitors 139
Teatro Goldoni 66 UNESCO 122 watercraft 223, 133
Teatro La Fenice 66, 73 Un Mondo di Vino osteria 56 websites 134
Teatro Malibran 66 Upim 128 Whistler, J A M 43
Teatro Olimpico (Vicenza) 124 wildlife, lagoon 110
telephones 141 V wine bars 567
theft 142 Valmarana, Count 126 women travellers 142
Theodore, St 11 vaporetti (watercraft) 22 writers 5051
Throne of Attila 31 Venetian Republic 15
Tiepolo, Giambattista 44 Veneto 1229 Z
Basilica del Santo 123 map 122 Zattere 89
Ca Rezzonico 42 restaurants 129 Zecca 54
Chiesa dei Gesuati 91 shops 128 Zelotti, Giambattista 127
Palazzo Labia 96 villas 1267 Zen, Cardinal 10
Palazzo Pisani-Moretta 43 Veneziano, Paolo 18, 82
Santa Maria della Piet 101 Coronation of the Virgin 25
Scuola Grande dei Carmini 32 Venice Carnival Show, The 67
Villa Pisani 126 Venice Marathon 63
time 132 Venice Pavilion Bookshop 69

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 Phrase Book
In an Emergency Types of Shop
Help! Aiuto! eye-yoo-toh bakery il forno eel forn-oh
Stop! Fermate! fair-mah-teh /il panicio /eel pan-ee-
Call a Chiama un kee-ah-mah fee-choh
doctor. medico oon meh- bank la banca lah bang-kah
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dee-koh bookshop la libreria lah lee-breh-

Call an Chiama un kee-ah-mah oon ree-ah
ambulance. ambulanza am-boo-lan-tsa cake shop la pasticceria lah pas-tee-
Call the Chiama la kee-ah-mah lah chair-ee-ah
police. polizia pol-ee-tsee-ah chemist la farmacia lah far-mah-
Call the re Chiama i kee-ah-mah ee chee-ah
brigade. pompieri pom-pee-air-ee delicatessen la salumeria lah sah-loo-
meh-ree-ah
Communication Essentials department store il grande eel gran-deh
Yes/No Si/No see/noh magazzino mag-gad-zee-
Please Per favore pair fah-vor-eh noh
Thank you Grazie grah-tsee-eh grocery alimentari ah-lee-men-tah-
Excuse me Mi scusi mee skoo-zee ree
Hello Buon giorno bwon jor-noh hairdresser il parrucchiere eel par-oo-kee-
Goodbye Arrivederci ah-ree-veh-dair- air-eh
chee ice cream la gelateria lah jel-lah-tair
Good evening Buona sera bwon-ah sair-ah parlour ree-ah
What? Quale? kwah-leh? market il mercato eel mair-kah-toh
When? Quando? kwan-doh? newsstand ledicola leh-dee-koh-lah
Why? Perch? pair-keh? post ofce lufcio postale loo-fee-choh
Where? Dove? doh-veh? pos-tah-leh
supermarket il supermercato eel su-pair-mair-
Useful Phrases kah-toh
How are you? Come sta? koh-meh stah? tobacconist il tabaccaio eel tah-bak-eye-
Very well, Molto bene, moll-toh beh-neh oh
thank you. grazie. grah-tsee-eh travel agency lagenzia di viaggi lah-jen-tsee-ah
Pleased to Piacere di pee-ah-chair-eh dee vee-ad-jee
meet you. conoscerla. dee-coh-noh-
shair-lah Sightseeing
Thats ne. Va bene. va beh-neh art gallery la pinacoteca lah peena-koh-
Where is/are ...? Dov/ dov-eh/doveh teh-kah
Dove sono ...? soh-noh? bus stop la fermata lah fair-mah-tah
How do I Come faccio per koh-meh fah dellautobus dell ow-toh-
get to ...? arrivare a ...? choh pair arri- booss
var-eh ah..? church la chiesa lah kee-eh-zah
Do you speak Parla inglese? par-lah een- la basilica lah bah-seel-i-kah
English? gleh-zeh? closed for chiuso per le kee-oo-zoh pair
I dont Non capisco. non ka-pee-skoh holidays ferie leh fair-ee-eh
understand. garden il giardino eel jar-dee-no
Im sorry. Mi dispiace. mee dee-spee- museum il museo eel moo-zeh-oh
ah-cheh railway station la stazione lah stah-tsee-
oh-neh
Shopping tourist lufcio loo-fee-choh dee
How much Quant, kwan-teh information di turismo too-ree-smoh
does this cost? per favore?pair fah-vor-eh?
I would like ... Vorrei ... vor-ray Staying in a Hotel
Do you have ...? Avete ...? ah-veh-teh.. ? Do you have Avete camere ah-veh-teh kah-
Do you take Accettate ah-chet-tah-teh any vacant libere? mair-eh lee
credit cards? carte di credito?
kar-teh dee rooms? bair-eh?
creh-dee-toh? double room una camera oona kah-mair-
What time do A che ora apre/ ah keh or-ah doppia ah doh-pee-ah
you open/close? chiude? ah-preh/kee- with double bed con letto kon let-toh
oo-deh? matrimoniale mah-tree-moh-
this one questo kweh-stoh nee-ah-leh
that one quello kwell-oh twin room una camera oona kah-mair
expensive caro kar-oh con due letti ah kon doo-eh
cheap a buon prezzo ah bwon pret-soh let-tee
size, clothes la taglia lah tah-lee-ah single room una camera oona kah-mair-
size, shoes il numero eel noo-mair-oh singola ah sing-goh-lah
white bianco bee-ang-koh room with a una camera oona kah-mair
black nero neh-roh bath, shower con bagno, ah kon ban-yoh,
red rosso ross-oh con doccia kon dot-chah
yellow giallo jal-loh I have a Ho fatto una oh fat-toh oona
green verde vair-deh reservation. prenotazione. preh-noh-tah-
blue blu bloo tsee-oh-neh

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Eating Out fritte free-teh chips
Have you got Avete una tavola ah-veh-teh il pepe eel peh-peh pepper
a table for ...? per ... ? oona tah-voh- il pesce eel pesh-eh sh
lah pair ...? il pollo eel poll-oh chicken
Id like to Vorrei riservare vor-ray ree-sair- il pomodoro eel poh-moh-dor-oh tomato

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reserve a table. una tavola. vah-reh oona il prosciutto eel pro-shoo-toh ham
tah-voh-lah cotto/crudo kot-toh/kroo-doh cooked/cured
breakfast colazione koh-lah-tsee-oh- il riso eel ree-zoh rice
neh il sale eel sah-leh salt
lunch pranzo pran-tsoh la salsiccia lah sal-see-chah sausage
dinner cena cheh-nah succo soo-koh orange/lemon
The bill Il conto eel kon-toh darancia/ dah-ran-chah/ juice
waitress cameriera kah-mair-ee-air-ah di limone dee lee-moh-neh
waiter cameriere kah-mair-ee-air- il t eel teh tea
eh la torta lah tor-tah cake/tart
xed price il men a eel meh-noo ah luovo loo-oh-voh egg
menu prezzo sso pret-soh fee-soh vino bianco vee-noh bee- white wine
dish of the day piatto del giorno pee-ah-toh dell ang-koh
jor-no vino rosso vee-noh ross-oh red wine
starter antipasto an-tee-pass-toh le vongole leh von-goh-leh clams
rst course il primo eel pree-moh lo zucchero loh zoo-kair-oh sugar
main course il secondo eel seh-kon-doh la zuppa lah tsoo-pah soup
vegetables contorni eel kon-tor-noh
dessert il dolce eel doll-cheh Numbers
cover charge il coperto eel koh-pair-toh 1 uno oo-noh
wine list la lista dei lah lee-stah day 2 due doo-eh
vini vee-nee 3 tre treh
glass il bicchiere eel bee-kee-air- 4 quattro kwat-roh
eh 5 cinque ching-kweh
bottle la bottiglia lah bot-teel-yah 6 sei say-ee
knife il coltello eel kol-tell-oh 7 sette set-teh
fork la forchetta lah for-ket-tah 8 otto ot-toh
spoon il cucchiaio eel koo-kee- 9 nove noh-veh
eye-oh 10 dieci dee-eh-chee
11 undici oon-dee-chee
Menu Decoder 12 dodici doh-dee-chee
lacqua lah-kwah mee-nair- mineral water 13 tredici tray-dee-chee
minerale ah-leh gah-zah-tah/ 14 quattordici kwat-tor-dee-chee
gassata/ nah-too-rah-leh zzy/still 15 quindici kwin-dee-
naturale chee
agnello ah-niell-oh lamb 16 sedici say-dee-chee
aglio al-ee-oh garlic 17 diciassette dee-chah-set-teh
al forno al for-noh baked 18 diciotto dee-chot-toh
alla griglia ah-lah greel-yah grilled 19 diciannove dee-chah-noh-
la birra lah beer-rah beer veh
la bistecca lah bee-stek-kah steak 20 venti ven-tee
il burro eel boor-oh butter 30 trenta tren-tah
il caff eel kah-feh coffee 40 quaranta kwah-ran-tah
la carne la kar-neh meat 50 cinquanta ching-kwan-tah
carne di kar-neh dee 60 sessanta sess-an-tah
maiale mah-yah-leh pork 70 settanta set-tan-tah
la cipolla la chip-oh-lah onion 80 ottanta ot-tan-tah
i fagioli ee fah-joh-lee beans 90 novanta noh-van-tah
il formaggio eel for-mad-joh cheese 100 cento chen-toh
le fragole leh frah-goh-leh strawberries 1,000 mille mee-leh
il fritto mistoeel free-toh 2,000 duemila doo-eh mee-lah
mees-toh mixed fried dish 1,000,000 un milione oon meel-yoh-
la frutta la froot-tah fruit neh
frutti di mare froo-tee dee
mah-reh seafood Time
i funghi ee foon-ghee mushrooms one minute un minuto oon mee-noo-toh
i gamberi ee gam-bair-ee prawns one hour unora oon or-ah
il gelato eel jel-lah-toh ice cream a day un giorno oon jor-noh
linsalata leen-sah-lah-tah salad Monday luned loo-neh-dee
il latte eel laht-teh milk Tuesday marted mar-teh-dee
il manzo eel man-tsoh beef Wednesday mercoled mair-koh-leh-dee
lolio loh-lee-oh oil Thursday gioved joh-veh-dee
il pane eel pah-neh bread Friday venerd ven-air-dee
le patate leh pah-tah-teh potatoes Saturday sabato sah-bah-toh
le patatine leh pah-tah-teen-eh Sunday domenica doh-meh-nee-kah

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Accademia, Ponte dell M6 Madonna dellOrto, Fondamenta D1 San Marco, Piazza Q5
Antonio Foscarini, Rio TerrC5 Mandola, Calle della N4 San Marcuola, Campo C2
Arsenale, Campo G5 Manin, Campo N4 San Marina, Campo Q2
Street Index

Ascensione, Calle Larga dell Q5 Megio, Calle del M1 San Maurizio, Campo N6
Assassini, Rio Terr degli N4 Mendicanti, Fondamenta dei E3 San Mois, Campo P5
Bandiera e Moro, Campo F4 Misericordia, Fondamenta della D2 San Pantalon, Calle K4
Bari, Calle Larga dei K2 Mondo Nuovo, Calle R3 San Pantalon, Campo K4
Bari, Lista dei K1 Mori, Campo dei D1 San Pietro, Campo H4
Beccarie, Calle N2 Nani e Barbaro, Campo E6 San Polo, Campo M3
Bella, Ruga L2 Nomboli, Rio Terr dei M4 San Provolo, Salizzada R4
Bembo, Calle L1 Nuove, Fondamenta E2 San Rocco, Campo L4
Biasio, Riva di K1 Oreci, Ruga degli P2 San Rocco, Salizzada L4
Bissa, Calle Q3 Ormesini, Fondamenta degli C1 San Salvatore, Merceria P3
Botteghe, Calle delle M5 Orologio, Merceria dell Q4 San Samuele, Campo L5
Botteri, Calle dei N2 Paglia, Ponte della R5 San Silvestro, Rio Terr N3
Ca di Dio, Riva G4 Pescheria, Campo della P2 San Stae, Campo M1
Ca dOro, Calle di N1 Pio X, Salizzada P3 San Stin, Campo L3
Calegheri, Campiello N5 Ponte Antonio, Calle Q3 San Tom, Campo L4
Canal, Rio Terr K5 Procuratie Nuove Q5 San Vidal, Campo M6
Cannaregio, Fondamenta di B1 Procuratie Vecchie Q5 San Vio, Campo D5
Cappuccine, Calle delle F3 Procuratie, Fondamenta della B4 San Zaccaria, Campo F4
Cappuccine, Fondamenta delle C1 Pugni, Ponte dei K5 San Zan Degol, Campo L1
Carita, Campo della L6 Querini, Calle R4 Sant Agostin, Campo di L2
Carmini, Campo dei J5 Redentore, Campo del D6 Sant Alvise, Campo di C1
Carrozze, Calle delle M5 Rezzonico, Fondamenta L5 Sant Angelo, Campo N5
Catacumeni, Rio Terr dei D5 Rialto, Ponte di P3 Sant Aponal, Rio Terr K5
Celestia, Campo della G3 Riello, Calle B1 Santa Margherita, Campo K5
Chiesa, Calle della M2 Rio Terr L3 Santa Maria Formosa, Campo R3
Chiesa, Calle drio la R4 Roma, Piazzale B3 Santi Apostoli, Campo dei P1
Confraternita, Campo della F3 Ruga, Campo di H4 Santi Apostoli, Rio Terr dei Q1
Corf, Calle L6 Salute, Campo della D5 Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Campo R2
Cortesia, Calle della N4 San Barnaba, Calle Lunga K6 Santo Stefano, Campo M5
Cristi, Calle De N2 San Barnaba, Campo K5 Savorgnan, Fondamenta B2
Croce, Fondamenta della E6 San Bartolomeo, Campo P3 Scalzi, Fondamenta degli J1
Crosera K4 San Biagio, Campo G4 Scalzi, Ponte degli J1
Crosera, Calle M5 San Cristoforo, Calle D5 Schiavoni, Riva degli F4
Do Aprile, Via P3 San Fantin, Campo N5 Secondo, Rio Terr M2
Fabbri, Calle dei P4 San Felice, Campo N1 Sensa, Fondamenta della C1
Foscari, Calle L5 San Gallo, Campo P5 Sospiri, Ponte dei R5
Foscari, Calle Larga L4 San Geremia, Campo C2 Speziali, Ruga degli P2
Frari, Campo dei L3 San Giacomo dellOrio, Campo L2 Spezier, Calle dello M5
Frati, Calle dei M5 San Giacomo di Rialto, Campo P2 Strada Nova P1
Frezzeria P5 San Giacomo, Fondamenta D6 Teatro, Calle del P4
Fuseri, Calle dei P4 San Giobbe, Campo B2 Tette, Ponte della M2
Garibaldi, Viale H5 San Giorgio, Campo F5 Traghetto, Campo del N6
Gesuiti, Campo dei E2 San Giovanni Crisostomo,Salizzada Q2 Tre Archi, Ponte dei B1
Ghetto Nuovo, Campo C1 San Giovanni, Fondamenta E6 Tre Ponti B3
Giuffa, Ruga R3 San Giovanni, Ruga Vecchia P2 Vallaresso, Calle Q6
Giuseppe Garibaldi, Via G5 San Giustina, Campo F3 Verona, Calle della N5
Goldoni, Calle P4 San Leonardo, Campo C2 Vin, Riva del P3
Guglie, Ponte delle C2 San Leonardo, Rio Terr C2 Zattere Ai Gesuati, Fondamenta C5
Leoncini, Piazzetta dei Q4 San Lio, Campo Q3 Zattere Ai Saloni, Fondamenta D5
Liberta, Ponte della A2 San Lorenzo, Campo F3 Zattere Allo Spirito Santo,
Lista di Spagna, Rio Terr B2 San Lorenzo, Fondamenta di F3 Fondamenta D5
Lungo, Ponte C6 San Luca, Campo P4 Zattere Ponte Lungo, Fondamenta B5
Maddalena, Rio Terr della D2 San Marco, Calle Larga Q4 Zitelle, Fondamenta delle E6

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