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9 Riviera del Brenta the Marghera industrial build-up, fork
Veneto; 30039 right across the canal for Malcontenta
The Brenta canal is lined with a (the villa’s nickname), then follow
number of splendid, elegant villas in signs to Villa Foscari, designed by
Neo-Classical and Renaissance styles. Andrea Palladio in 1555 (041 5470
Owned by Venetian nobility from the 012; www.lamalcontenta.com; open
1300s, they are a window into a long- May–Oct Tue–Sat, morning only). For
vanished lifestyle. Just across the more villas, see www.riviera-brenta.it.
River Brenta, off the main road (SR11) ª From Villa Foscari, follow the river
and set in lush parkland, the grandest southeast to Fusina. Park and catch the
is the magnificently porticoed Villa ferry to Venice. Or, return to SR11 and
Pisani (Via Doge Pisani 7; 049 502 074; pass through Marghera, then cross the
www.villapisani.beniculturali.it; closed causeway to Venice. Park at Tronchetto
Mon), which has a wonderful maze, (to the right) or Piazzale Roma (straight
and frescoes by Tiepolo. Just before on). Take a vaporetto into the city.

0 Venice
Veneto; 30100
Above Grand Canal and the Church of Santa A whole city floating on a lagoon, Venice is a magical combination
Maria della Salute, Venice of grand palazzos, magnificent churches and ordinary houses amid
a network of age-old alleyways and canals. Museums and art
VISITING VENICE
galleries attest to the city’s glorious past, when it was a wealthy
For information on getting to and superpower. A stroll through some of the quieter sestieri (districts)
around Venice, see www.hellovenezia.it.
It is possible to tour the other islands in is the best way to gauge the pulse of this unique city.
the lagoon, such as Murano, Burano and
Torcello, by waterbus. A four-hour walking tour city’s 350 bridges, the 16th-century
Tourist Information From Tronchetto or Piazzale Roma, Ponte di Rialto 2. Spanning the
Giardini ex Reali, San Marco; 041 529
8711; www.turismovenezia.it catch a vaporetto (waterbus) down Grand Canal at its narrowest point,
the Grand Canal and alight at Rialto the bridge is lined with craft shops
Mercato 1, the commercial heart of and jewellers.
SHOPPING IN VENICE the city since medieval times, with Take the canalside walkway Riva del
For handmade paper, visit Rivoaltus pioneer private banks such as the Vin 3, where wine was once
(Ponte di Rialto, 11 San Polo, 30125) Banco Giro, dating back to 1157. It is unloaded. This is a perfect place to
or pick up Venetian velvet slippers at now a wine bar with a great canalside enjoy the bustling activity on the
Pied à Terre (Sottoportego di Rialto, terrace. Nowadays, Rialto is the site of Grand Canal – Venice’s 3.5-km (2-mile)
San Polo 60, 30125; www.piedaterre- a lively market (8am–1pm Mon–Sat). principal artery for goods, gondolas
venice.com). For a unique African
slant on Murano beads, visit Niang Close by is the most famous of the and all. Turn right into Rio Terà San
Moulaye (Salizada del Pignater, 3545
Castello 30122).
0 metres 500
WHERE TO STAY 0 yards 500 F DEL MEGIO Canale Grande CANNAREGIO CALLE STELLA
S T R A D A N O V A
RIVIERA DEL BRENTA Pizzale F. SS PICCOLO WIDMANN SESTIERA CANNAREGIO
Roma S CROCE S POLO CALLE
Hotel Villa Ducale moderate Rialto CALLE CASTELLI
Enjoy the waterside elegance at this Mercato SS G. CRISOSTOMO CALLE SCALETA
Ponte di
villa, set in gardens just beyond Dolo. F DEI TOLENTINI C DE MEZO C VITALBA C ZANE Campo San Rialto
Polo
Campo
Riviera Martiri della Libertà 75, Dolo dei Frari C DE MEZO RIVA DEL VIN
30031; 041 560 8020; www.villaducale.it CAMPO S ROCCO SALIZADA SAN LIO
Ponte CALE DE I’OVE RUGA GIUFFA
Canale Grande
VENICE CALLE LARGO San Polo
PONTE VINANTE
Fujiyama B&B moderate CROSERA Rio de la
Frescada
Find minimalist calm in this small but Palazzo S. MARCO Piazza
central hotel above an Asian tea house. Campiello dei Foscari CALLE DEL FRUTARIOL San Marco
Squelini
Calle Lunga San Barnaba 2727A, Museo del M
Settecento
Dorsoduro 310123; 041 724 1042; Ponte Veneziano SALIZADA SAN MOISE PIAZZA SAN ARCO
www.fujiyama.life SESTIERE DORSODURO San Barnaba GIARDINI EX REALI
Palazzina Grassi expensive DORSODURO Peggy Canale
Relax in the luxury of a Venetian palazzo FONDAMENTA BARBARIGO FMTA TOFETTI Guggenheim Punta Grande
Collection
set on the glorious Grand Canal. Gallerie PISCINA DEI FOMER della Dogana
Ramo Grassi 3247, San Marco 30124; dell’Accademia
041 528 4644; www.palazzinag.com
Where to Stay: inexpensive, under €100; moderate, €100–€200; expensive, over €200
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