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Ca' Foscari
Grand Gothic palace on the Grand Canal, residence of Doge Francesco Foscari, now the iconic seat of the University of Venice.
Places
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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Ca’ d’Oro
Gothic palace on the Grand Canal, today the Galleria Giorgio Franchetti, famous for its once-gilded facade.
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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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Ca’ Vendramin Calergi
Grand palace of the Venetian Renaissance in the Cannaregio district, now home to the casino and linked to Richard Wagner's last days. Its aristocratic faça…
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Campo and church of Santo Stefano
A large campo between the Accademia, the Palazzo Grassi and the church of Santo Stefano, alive with everyday Venetian life, and a gathering point away from…
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Campo dei Mori
A small campo in Cannaregio known for its statues embedded in the walls and the memory of the Mastelli merchants.
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Campo San Barnaba and Ponte dei Pugni
Lively little campo in Dorsoduro, famous for its neighbour the Ponte dei Pugni, an ancient theatre of ritual fights between rival factions of Venice.
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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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Campo San Polo
A large and popular square in San Polo, long used for festivals, markets and neighborhood gatherings.
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Campo San Tomà and Scoletta dei Calegheri
Small campo near the Frari, overlooked by the former Gothic seat of the Venetian shoemakers' guild, now a neighborhood library.
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Campo Sant'Aponal
Small campo in the Rialto, dominated by a deconsecrated Gothic church, closed to worship and turned into a warehouse after several successive uses.
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Campo Santa Margherita
Vast popular and student-oriented campo in Dorsoduro, the heart of everyday Venetian life with its market and terraces.