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 Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Babylonian antiques |
Piazza S. Marco, 52 Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 5978 |
Located in the Procuratie Nuove, two minutes from St Mark's Library, this is one of the oldest museums the city has to offer. Built at the bequest of Domenico Grimani in 1523, it houses findings of Egyptian, Assyrian-Babylonian, Greek and Roman origin. This includes coin collections, Grimani statues dating from the 4th and 5th Centuries BCE, as well as pieces from the classic and Hellenistic periods, Latin epigraphs, vases and male busts from the imperial era. The museum is slightly off the tourist trail, which makes it all the more interesting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Titian, Giovanni Bellini and Donatello |
Campo dei Frari (Campo dei Frari) Venice 30125 Italy +39 41 272 8611 |
First opened in the middle of the 13th century, this museum's collection was expanded up until the 16th century. It houses the 'Assunta' and the 'Madonna di ca' Pesaro', both by Titian, as well as the 'Madonna' by Giovanni Bellini, which is found in the chapel. The funeral monument to Titian, Canova and Francesco Foscari, is also here, as is the tomb of Monteverdi. The exhibition space is quite large. Call for admission details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Icons from the fourteenth to the eighteenth centuries |
3412 Castello Venice 30122 Italy +39 41 522 6581 |
Located next to the San Giorgio dei Greci church, this museum offers a rich collection of Byzantine icons from Greece and Venice, which date from the 14th to the 18th centuries. Exhibitions include a large variety of religious objects and artifacts from the life of Jesus and the Saints, most of which hailed from Venice. The museum also houses a collection of documents and archives on the history of the Greek colonies in Venice. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The Famous Playwright's House |
San Polo 2794 Venice 30125 Italy +39 41 275 9325 http://www.museicivicivenezian... |
Carlo Goldoni, renowned author of such 18th-century plays as The Persian Wife and The Obstinate Women, was born and raised in this humble abode. Now part of a network of historical museums, the 15th-century structure stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of the era - a true-blue model of Venetian Gothic. Inside, exhibits and displays tell the tale of Goldoni's life and times, and celebrate the epic themes with which he toyed. Whether you're a rabid Goldoni fan or just a lover of striking architecture, this will be a satisfying experience. See website for seasonal hours and info on associated museums. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Venetian Paintings |
52 Piazza San Marco (Ala napoleonica) Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 5625 / +39 41 240 5211 http://www.museicivicivenezian... |
There is a silent and almost respectful ambiance in this museum. Visitors enter by means of a staircase, originally built as a grand entrance to the Napoleonic royal palace. From here, the tour continues through neoclassical rooms, the Royal Palace, the Canoviana Collection, Venetian Civilization, Antique Art, and Renaissance Bronze. There are many sculptures by Canova and decorative objects by Francesco Hayez. Venezia by Jacopo De' Barbari can be admired in the entrance. Admission: EUR 12 (for all the museums of Piazza San Marco). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sacred objects |
Ponte della Canonica Venice 30135 Italy +39 41 522 9166 |
This museum is located in the old, Benedictine convent of S. Appolonia, whose cloister has been preserved. The historic archives of the Venetian diocese are kept and displayed here, including paintings and sculptures, banners, silver and jewelllery from churches and convent churches. Works by Palma di Giovane, Tintoretto, Titian and others are also on display here, but on rotation, so they can be restored or displayed in other museums. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works Of Art |
San Marco 1 Entrance for the public: Porta del Frumento, Piazzetta San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 0412 715 911 http://www.museicivicivenezian... |
Located next to the Basilica di San Marco, the Doge's Palace has been the symbol of Venice's political life and public administration for hundreds of years. The building has been continuously evolving into its present form since 1340, even though its foundations date back to the early Middle Ages (10th century). Considered a masterpiece of the Gothic style, it has been destroyed many times, most notably during the fire of 1106. It was rebuilt by Barbarossa in 1177 and modified over the time by the different Dogi reigning in Venice. More than a palace, the Palazzo Ducale is an extensive infrastructure, comprising the apartments of the doge (often used as an exhibition space), the government quarters and the palace of justice. When visiting the palace, many parts are worth the detour. In the Museo dell'Opera, you'll see the remaining pieces of the building's medieval facades as well as a collection of sculptures dating from the 14th and 15th Centuries. Before heading towards the Doge's apartments, you'll enter the magnificent courtyard. Take some time to walk alongside the Loggias to enjoy the various angles of the Palazzo. In addition to the Institutional Chambers and the Prisons, take some time to see the great collection of weapons and armaments in the Armoury. Admission: EUR 13 - includes admission to all the museums in Piazza San Marco plus one other museum run by the Musei Civici Veneziani. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum and house of Mariano Fortuny |
3780 San Marco San Beneto 3780 San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 520 0995 http://www.museicivicivenezian... |
This was the house of Mariano Fortuny, friend and colleague of D'Annunzio, who was a set designer, inventor, fabric manufacturer, and photographer of Catalan origin. The house, which looks like a theatre set, is a vision of furnishings, objects, textiles and ornaments from the beginning of the last century. Mariano Fortuny created objects, which are still being produced, and the originals can be admired here. The style is a mix of art nouveau and art deco. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Italian works from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries |
2076 Santa Croce Venice 30135 Italy +39 41 72 1127 |
This museum offers international art of the 19th and 20th centuries. Amongst the exhibits here are works by Ciardi, Favretto, Klee, Arp, and Kandinsky. You'll also find works by Ernst, Mirò and Calder. Originally opened as an exhibition of avant-garde works, it now displays mostly Italian artists from the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as foreign artists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fundamental stage of Italian art history |
Accademia, Dorsoduro Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 2247 |
Located in the old church and school of the Carità, this building was partly built in 1100 and finished in the 14th century. The Academy of Fine Arts was started here by the Napoleonic government. In its 24 rooms, it displays works of Italian art, by artists such as Andrea Mantegna, Piero Della Francesca, Cosmè Tura, and Giovanni Bellini. Other artists include Giorgione, Tintoretto, Paris Bordone, and Moretto Da Brescia and lots more. Admission: EUR 6.50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Murano glass |
8 Fondamenta Marco Giustinian (Murano (Settore Vetro antico, Fondamenta) Venice 30141 Italy +39 41 73 9586 |
From milky opalescent to crystal clear, all kinds of glass, including chandeliers, vases, glasses and mirrors, in various styles and forms are displayed at this museum. Visitors can also watch a glassworker in action. Be sure to visit the glass workshops and famous glass factories in Murano and buy a piece of authentic Murano glass. It is expensive, but it is also worth a lot, as the work of a master glassworker is extremely difficult. Admission: EUR 5.50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Venetian-Byzantine goldsmiths |
Piazza San Marco (Basilica S. Marco) Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 5205 |
It is not known for certain who made the mid-14th-century Golden Altar Piece. It is a masterpiece of engraving that uses Byzantine ancient enamels, which originate from the pillage of Byzantium in 1204. The Treasure of San Marco should not be missed. A large part was melted down to mint money, but what remains can satisfy the curiosity of even the most demanding visitor, from an artistic and historic point of view. It can be accessed directly from the basilica. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Reliquary of the Oratory of the Cross |
2454 Campo San Polo Campiello San Giovanni Venice 30123 Italy +39 41 718 2347 |
Built at the end of the fourteenth century, this building is instantly eye-catching because of the large front entrance, which opens into a small courtyard. The construction is a mix of styles from the fourteenth to the late-fifteenth century. Renovated in the seventeenth century, the hall of San Giovanni was built at that time, as was the monumental, splendid staircase and the Oratory of the Cross, which is next door. Nowadays, this is mostly used as a concert hall and can only be visited with a guide on Sundays and Mondays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works by Jacopo Tintoretto |
Campo San Rocco Venice 30125 Italy +39 41 523 4864 |
This stunning building was built in the Renaissance, but displays traces of successive interventions up until the baroque period. It is often used as a concert hall, and is next to the San Rocco Church with which it is often mistaken. It is dedicated to Rocco, who cured the sick during the 14th-century plague. The interior decoration of the school was entrusted to Jacopo Tintoretto, whose works, such as the 'Allegories', 'Life and Passion of Christ', and episodes from the Old and New Testaments can be admired. Among the most famous displays are 'The Annuciation', 'The Epiphany', and 'The Flight to Egypt'. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary art documents |
2214 (Calle Corner) Santa Croce Venice 30135 Italy +39 41 521 8711 |
Better known as ASAC, the Biennale archives are mainly concerned with figurative art, music, cinema and theatre. There's a library that has photographs and music. You'll also find a comprehensive video library. It is currently under restoration, which is expected to continue for a long period. Visitors can gain access by writing to the Curator. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Venetian Political History adorned by Veronese Paintings |
Inside the Doge's Palace San Marco 1, Entrance for the public: Porta del Frumento, Piazzetta San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 0412 715 911 http://www.museicivicivenezian... |
The Institutional Chambers (Le Sale istituzionali) are the magnificent rooms where Venice's political and judicial organs resided for centuries. The most popular rooms include the Room of the Great Council, the Room of the Senate, the Room of the Collegio and the Room of the Council of Ten. All of them are adorned by the work of prominent artists of the late Renaissance period (15th and 16th century): Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese. Your tour begins on the second floor with the Atrium Square where you can see Veronese's Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden as well as Tintoretto's ceilings. Then you enter the Room of Four Doors with outstanding pieces like Titian's portrait of Doge Antonio Grimani. The tour continues with the Antechamber to the Hall of the Full Council, the waiting room for ambassadors and delegations. The central fresco features Veronese's famous Rape of Europe. Continue to the Council Chamber to reach the Senate Chamber where you can admire the wall clock in addition to further masterpieces from Veronese and Tintoretto on the ceilings. Down one floor, you finally arrive to the world-renowned and majestic Chamber of The Great Council. Considered the largest room in Europe (with the largest oil painting) and dedicated to the most important political body in Venetian Republic, it emphasizes Veronese dramatic and colorful Mannerist Style in the Triumph of Venice. Admire also Tintoretto's portraits of the 76 Doges and Paradiso. At the end of your course, you'll reach the Bridge of Sighs linking the Institutional Chambers to the Prisons. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Important Book Collection |
7 Piazzetta San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 520 8788 / +1 41 240 7211 http://marciana.venezia.sbn.it/ |
Started in 1468 from Cardinal Bessarione's collection, this museum houses Venice's most important book collection, which includes manuscripts, miniatures and texts. The first example of Classical architecture in Venice, the building contains an abundance of sculptures, which are inspired by classic mythology. It's also home to many works by important Venetian artists. It is arranged over two floors, which are linked by a staircase that is reminiscent of the Golden Staircase in the Ducal Palace. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works of Armenian history |
Isola San Lazzaro degli Armeni Venice 30100 Italy +39 41 526 0104 |
At the beginning of the eighteenth century, Armenian monks arrived in Venice. These monks fled from the Moorish country after the Turkish invasion. The Serenissima (Venetians) gave them an island, which was used as a lepers' colony in other times, hence its name 'San Lazzaro'. Under the guidance of Pietro Mechitar, the monks founded a religious order and monastery for the Mechitarists, and a library that became a cultural centre for the Armenian Diaspora. Fortunate enough to be spared by Napoleon, they continued in their work of cultural rescue. They established a typography in Armenian characters and collected the most ancient manuscripts that they could find. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works of art, furniture and furnishings |
Ca' Rezzonico (S. Barnaba)- Dorsoduro Venice, Venice 30123 Italy +39 41 520 4036 / +39 41 241 0100 |
Located in Ca'Rezzonico, this was the last building planned by Baldassare Longhena. The interior is a reconstruction of an 18th-century palace, with original restored furnishings. The Venetian decor is splendid, particularly in the ballroom with its stunning trompe l'oeil, and the nuptial room, which has richly decorated dressing tables. Both, the beautiful furnishings as well as the many works of art are worth checking out. There are frescoes by Tiepolo and paintings by Guardi, Canaletto and Longhi. The admission is 6.50 Euro for adults and 4.50 Euro for students. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Minerals, fossils and botanic collections |
1730 Calle Dandolo San Croce Venice 30135 Italy +39 41 275 0206 http://www.msn.ve.it |
This is a truly enlightening museum. It covers all the natural sciences. You'll find fossils, minerals, botanical collections, entomological collections, protozoa, mollusks and all kinds of vertebrates on display. There are also models of fishing boats and an antique lagoon boat. This makes a good alternative to the numerous museums in Venice. Admission: Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Greek & Roman antiquities and archaeological remains |
Palazzo del Consiglio (Torcello) Venice 30100 Italy +39 41 73 0761 |
This exhibition comprises of Greek and Roman remains, as well as objects from the Etruscan era and the ancient origins of Venice. The museum is small but the collection is rich. Arranged over two floors, it displays mosaic remains from the Basilica, books and documents, and remnants of Venetian pottery. Admission is EUR1.5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Objects from Jewish sixteenth-century life |
Campo di Ghetto Nuovo Venice 30131 Italy +39 41 71 5359 |
In the middle of the ghetto, amongst the synagogues, this museum tells the story of the Venetian Jewish community through the use of objects and works connected to religious life. In particular, goblets, jugs, basins, spice holders, silver and drapes for the Torah can all be found here. It is not a large museum but it contains many precious religious items. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Relics from Italian naval history |
Arsenale, 2148 (Ex Granai della Repubblica) Venice 30135 Italy +39 41 520 0276 |
Located just a few minutes walk from the Arsenale, the whole history of the Venetian Republic and the Italian Navy is explained here through models and exhibits. Canons, prints, period gondolas and nautical instruments, such as compasses are on display. There is also a section dedicated to the history of the Italian Navy with flags, uniforms and military and civil model ships. Some of the pieces date from the 18th century but most are from the 19th century. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works by Palma il Giovane |
4905 Corte de le Candele (Campo dei Gesuiti) Venice 30131 Italy +39 41 521 7411 |
Built in the 12th century as a complex that included a church, a monastery and a hospital, this building was transformed into a hospice in 1400. The interior was decorated by Palma il Giovane at the end of the 16th century. The painted cycle tells the story of the crusaders and their hospital, of the Oratory as a hospital church and of the Oratory services. The Oratory is located opposite the Jesuit Church. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oriental art and culture |
Ca' Pesaro, San Stae Venice 30135 Italy +39 41 524 1173 |
Located on the top floor of the Modern Art Museum, this museum displays clothes, weapons, musical instruments, and Chinese porcelain. The artefacts are all from the 17th-18th centuries, which was the Iedo period in Japanese history. The collection of arms is absolutely remarkable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Former house of Vittorio Cini |
864 Campo San Vio (S. Vio, Accademia) Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 521 0755 |
This former residence of Vittorio Cini now houses his art collection, as well as different Tuscan paintings, including works by Piero della Francesca, Botticelli, Filippo Lippi and Giunta Pisano. Visitors can also admire objects, ornaments, chandeliers, furniture, porcelain, carpets and textiles. There are works from the Florentine workshop of Baldassare degli Embriachi, who made ivory objects. Call for museum hours. Admission free for all. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World famous exhibition |
3231 Campo San Samuele Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 523 1680 |
This museum is situated in an imposing palace designed by Massari on the Canal Grande, right opposite Ca Rezzonico. To get there take the vaporetto and alight at the San Samuele stop. Formerly a centre for arts, the Fiat group had it restored by Gae Aulenti and then transformed it into an exhibition centre of international importance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works by Tiepolo |
275 Campo San Geremia Venice 30131 Italy +39 41 524 2812 |
Built from Istria stone in the 17th century, this palace is characterized by three facades that are decorated with eagles, from which one can see the Canale Grande. Tiepolo painted a fresco on the walls and ceiling of the Salone to mark the occasion of a marriage of someone from the Labia family. This is now the headquarters of the Veneto region's RAI and can only be visited by appointment, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; call for details. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum with fabric and costume |
1992 Salizada San Stae Venice 30135 Italy +39 41 72 1798 |
This stunning building was once the 18th-century residence of the Mocenigo family, one of the most famous families of the Serenissima, who gave seven doges to the Republic. The house has now been turned into a museum and exhibits textiles, books, furniture and and costumed figurines in period clothing. The Center for the Study of History of Fabrics and the Dresses Library is also located here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum of the American patron |
701 Sestiere Di Dorsoduro Palazzo Venier dei Leoni Venice, Venice 30123 Italy +39 041 240 5411 http://www.guggenheim-venice.it/ |
Peggy Guggenheim, a wealthy American, was interested in contemporary art and came into contact with various artists who guided and educated her, including Alexander Calder and Marcel Duchamp. This museum houses a collection of contemporary art, including works by Bacon, Balla, Brancusi, and Chagall. You'll also find masterpieces of De Chirico, Kandinsky, Klee, and El Lissitskj, Magritte, Man Ray, Picasso, and Pollock. Images of Guggenheim's gallery in New York are also on display. The restaurant, with outdoor tables, which overlook the gardens, offers delicious food. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Former house of the Querini-Stampalia family |
4778 Castello, Campo Santa Maria Formosa (campo S. M. Formosa) Venice 30135 Italy +39 41 271 1411 |
The residence of the Querini-Stampalia family became a museum after the death of Giovanni in 1868. The library archives and other exhibit rooms are all open to the public. Furniture, textiles and collector's items from the 16th century are on display, including a collection of paintings from the works of Bellini, Palma, Ricci and more. Temporary exhibits are on the ground floor. The library and archives contain more than 250,000 volumes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Drawings and watercolours |
216 Sestiere di San Polo San Polo, 216 Venice 30123 Italy +39 41 522 6532 |
Better known as San Giacometto, this exhibition space displays delicate drawings and watercolours by Nicola Tenderini. It is usually only open in the mornings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Paintings by Vittore Carpaccio |
Calle dei Furlani Venice 30122 Italy |
This was built at the end of the 15th Century, and was restored in the middle of the 16th Century. The school is dedicated to the Dalmati, a fundamental component of the Republic; and the name comes from Schiavonia, as Dalmazia was once called. The Schiavoni were devoted to St. George, St. Trifone and St. Jerome. It contains a famous cycle dedicated to the life of St. George, which was painted by Vittore Carpaccio over five years. The iconoclastic works of Augusto Gentili are fundamental to understanding the building. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works by Tiepolo and Padovanino |
Campo dei Carmini Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 528 9420 / +39 41 522 6553 |
The two facades of this building are attributed to Longhena, so it can be assumed that it was built in the seventeenth century. The brotherhood of the Virgin of Carmel was very powerful in seventeenth-century Venice, and is still dedicated to works of charity nowadays. A pictorial cycle of nine paintings can be admired inside, dedicated to the 'Madonna del Carmine' and painted by Giambattista Tiepolo. There is also a painting by Padovanino. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The ancient art of lace |
Piazza Baldassare Galuppi In Burano (Isola di Burano) Venice 30100 Italy +39 41 73 0034 |
Lace-making and embroidery is an ancient Italian art; the country's delicate products are world famous and have been exported all over Europe since the Renaissance. All kinds of linen are displayed at this museum. There are items for tables, living rooms, entrance halls, bedrooms and bathrooms as well as suits, shirts, collars, cuffs and nightwear. You can also see the agile hands of skilled crafters at work. Admission is EUR 4. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Texts and documents on the history of the Serenissima |
3002 Campo dei Frari Venice 3002-30125 Italy +39 41 522 2281 |
This is a collection of the original papers of the Repubblica Serenissima, preserved between 1815 and 1822. This was done in accordance with a decision by Francesco I of Austria. Political, administrative and legal documents from the ninth century, notary archives, as well as convent archives are all kept here. Temporary exhibitions are held here and a visit to the cloisters is worthwhile. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Get Clocked! |
Piazza San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 520 9070 http://www.museicivicivenezian... |
Historic landmarks come a dime a dozen in Venice, but this clock tower is a mite more legendary than most. Centrally located at the entrance to one of the city's oldest marketplaces, the looming structure has stood watch over generations and generations of busy Venetians. By appointment only, visitors can enter the hulking monolith, ascend its stairways, climbing through the complex inner workings of the ancient clock, and taking in some astounding views of the neighborhood below. Review © 2007, Wcities |
