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Ca’ Pesaro
Grand Baroque palace by Baldassare Longhena on the Grand Canal, now a museum of modern art and Oriental art.
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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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Campo San Giacomo dall’Orio
Large, lively campo in Santa Croce, lined with houses, cafés and the church of San Giacomo dall’Orio.
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Church of San Giacomo dall’Orio
Ancient church of Santa Croce, remarkable for its irregular interior and its ship-hull ceiling. San Giacomo dall’Orio is best visited with its campo. The o…
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Church of San Nicolò da Tolentino
Large church near Piazzale Roma, recognizable by its classical portico and its connection with the Tolentini. It shows that Santa Croce is not just an entr…
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Fontego dei Turchi
Former warehouse-residence of Ottoman merchants, restored in the 19th century and now a natural history museum. The visit combines the building's commercia…
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Mocenigo Palace-Museum
This palace-museum in Santa Croce is dedicated to costumes, textiles, patrician interiors and perfume. It is suitable for a more in-depth discovery of the …
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Papadopoli Gardens
Small public garden in Santa Croce, near Piazzale Roma, a rare green space in the historic city.
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San Simeon Piccolo
San Simeon Piccolo stands out for its spectacular green dome dominating the Grand Canal opposite Santa Lucia station. Rebuilt in the 18th century, the chur…
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San Stae
Church in Santa Croce overlooking the Grand Canal, known for its Baroque facade and its 18th-century paintings. San Stae easily fits into a walk between Ca…
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San Zan Degolà
Small ancient church in Santa Croce, discreet and tied to the medieval fabric of the district, San Zan Degolà completes the discovery of San Giacomo dall’O…