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San Nicolò dei Mendicoli
One of the oldest churches in Dorsoduro, associated with the popular Nicolotti district. San Nicolò dei Mendicoli is part of an in-depth visit of the distr…
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What to see in Venice: monuments, museums, islands and places to visit
Discover the must-sees of Venice: monuments, museums, churches, palaces, bridges and islands, with district, map and practical info for each place.
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San Pantalon Church
Church with an unfinished facade housing one of the world's largest painted ceilings, a spectacular work by Giovanni Antonio Fumiani.
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San Sebastiano Church
A Dorsoduro church profoundly marked by Paolo Veronese, who painted there an exceptional decorative ensemble emblematic of the Renaissance.
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San Trovaso Church
A church with two faces, featuring two identical facades — a peculiarity said to have originated from the rivalry between opposing Venetian factions.
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Scuola Grande dei Carmini
A historic confraternity in Dorsoduro, famous for its interior decor and Tiepolo's paintings.
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Squero di San Trovaso
One of the last traditional shipyards in Venice still in operation, where gondolas are built and repaired using centuries-old methods.
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Zattere Quays
A long promenade in the south of Dorsoduro along the Giudecca Canal, born of the timber trade and now one of the favorite walks of the Venetians.