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From Piazzale Roma to the Basilica dei Frari, the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, the Rialto Bridge and finally St Mark’s Square.
Explore majestic buildings that hold priceless artistic treasures. The Basilica dei Frari amazes with its Gothic-Franciscan forms and works of art by Titian, Bellini and Donatello. The Scuola Grande di San Rocco houses an extraordinary cycle of paintings by Jacopo Tintoretto and other marvels.
Finish the itinerary at the Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Square, where you will encounter the majesty and elegance that make Venice unique.
Dorsoduro: the Venetians’ sestiere
From Piazzale Roma to Campo Santa Margherita, Campo San Barnaba, Campo San Trovaso, along the Zattere to the Church of Santa Maria della Salute.
Getting lost in these ‘campi’ will immerse you in authentic Venetian life. You will meet people shopping, sipping coffee or shopping in front of a boat selling fruit in Campo San Barnaba.
After crossing the ‘sotoportego’ and the ‘ponte delle Meraviglie’ (bridge of wonders), turn right to cross the San Trovaso bridge, where you can admire the last squero still in operation for building gondolas and other boats.
Continuing along the fondamenta delle Zattere, you will enjoy a magnificent view of the island of Giudecca and San Giorgio Maggiore. If you wish, you can extend the itinerary to the beautiful Church of Santa Maria della Salute.
