Dorsoduro
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This Venetian district is home to some of the city’s most renowned art collections, including Galleria dell’Accademia—which is packed with Venetian Renaissance works—and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, which houses 20th century art in a gorgeous palazzo setting.
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Neighbourhood: Dorsoduro / Accademia
Artsy is the defining mood of this neighbourhood with street artists, students, painters, sculptors, restorers, curators, historians, collectors, heirs and heiresses rubbing elbows. Peggy Guggenheim's collection, now a museum, lures chic locals for evening art aperitifs. Traditionalists and visionaries cocoon in bohemian luxury. La Salute basilica buttresses the neighbourhood to the east. Gondolas bob in the morning light. The Accademia Bridge crosses the Grand Canal. A back street doubles as basketball court. Palaces house residents, or like Ca' Foscari a university, or a museum like Ca’ Rezzonico that attracts Venetians for concerts. Dorsoduro reveals its industrial roots too, in buildings converted to house university departments or exhibitions. Campo Santa Margherita bursts with youthful energy from local students. Foot traffic bustles to and from Piazzale Roma and Santa Lucia train station. Evening commuters pause for an aperitivo. Neighbours exchange confidants in a campo (square) on their way to market.
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- sotmsNew York City, New York289 contributionsGreat walkThis was my favorite neighborhood. Cross the Accademia bridge and just stroll among very clean streets full of art galleries, shops and restaurants. Go all the way to Santa Maria della Salute (it is under construction, but still impressive area on the outside). From there can take traghetto across to St.Marks , or vaporetto #1 back to hotel, better yet, along the entire length of Grand Canal.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten October 29, 2023
- Adriana U9 contributionsA better place to stay - avoid the crowdsI chose this after getting a bit of advise from a seasoned Venice traveller. Definitely better than staying near the piazza. St Mark's square area is vibrant and full of amusement but it is also terribly crowded and if you want some quiet time, you are better of choosing Dorsoduro where you can have both the nice sites and busy areas but also the quiet alleys. As a plus, you get to take pictures without the intrusive tourists and visitors. There are beautiful sites everywhere and a great combination of students and people of all ages sharing the space.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten March 5, 2024
- Michael E4 contributionsPay attention to the art!There is great art here and the Disney visitors across the canal miss this. Learn the whole history of Venetian painting at L'Accademia!!! Then visit Scuola di San Rocco (Tintoretto frescoes), Ca Rezzonico (Tiepolo), Santa Marie della Salute (Marriage at Cana by Tintoretto, Saint Mark Enthroned by Titian) The churches of Venice are loaded with Renaissance masterpieces Finish with Guggenheim Modern Art Start EARLY. Take your time. Try to stay overnight.Visited April 2023Travelled soloWritten March 28, 2024
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Adriana U
9 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
I chose this after getting a bit of advise from a seasoned Venice traveller. Definitely better than staying near the piazza. St Mark's square area is vibrant and full of amusement but it is also terribly crowded and if you want some quiet time, you are better of choosing Dorsoduro where you can have both the nice sites and busy areas but also the quiet alleys. As a plus, you get to take pictures without the intrusive tourists and visitors. There are beautiful sites everywhere and a great combination of students and people of all ages sharing the space.
Written March 5, 2024
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Erikdk
Ballerup, Denmark198 contributions
Aug 2022
The Dorsoduro part of Venice is a very recommendable part of Venice. Cross the Ponto Accademia, and you are there.
Few tourists - many Venezians. If you can find it - rent a flat there for a week, and you will experience Venice in quite a different way, and at a lower pricelevel!
Few tourists - many Venezians. If you can find it - rent a flat there for a week, and you will experience Venice in quite a different way, and at a lower pricelevel!
Written August 30, 2022
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JulesL
8 contributions
Mar 2023
We explored this area having visited the Academia museum and Peggy Guggenheim Museum. The area is much quieter and touristy than around St Marks Square. It has fantastic cafes and shops. Well worth visiting.
Written March 12, 2023
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Buss Brigitte
Canton of Geneva, Switzerland13 contributions
Oct 2020
Guggenheim Musee was to busy and we could nt get a spot to sign in. HAs to be done next time!
We loved the walking in the arty aerea as well as in the more popular student scenerie. HAnging around in cafes on terrace, feeling not as an touriste , great moments!
We loved the walking in the arty aerea as well as in the more popular student scenerie. HAnging around in cafes on terrace, feeling not as an touriste , great moments!
Written October 15, 2020
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Michael E
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Apr 2023 • Solo
There is great art here and the Disney visitors across the canal miss this.
Learn the whole history of Venetian painting at L'Accademia!!!
Then visit Scuola di San Rocco (Tintoretto frescoes), Ca Rezzonico (Tiepolo), Santa Marie della Salute (Marriage at Cana by Tintoretto, Saint Mark Enthroned by Titian)
The churches of Venice are loaded with Renaissance masterpieces
Finish with Guggenheim Modern Art
Start EARLY. Take your time. Try to stay overnight.
Learn the whole history of Venetian painting at L'Accademia!!!
Then visit Scuola di San Rocco (Tintoretto frescoes), Ca Rezzonico (Tiepolo), Santa Marie della Salute (Marriage at Cana by Tintoretto, Saint Mark Enthroned by Titian)
The churches of Venice are loaded with Renaissance masterpieces
Finish with Guggenheim Modern Art
Start EARLY. Take your time. Try to stay overnight.
Written March 28, 2024
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Lesley F
Dubai, United Arab Emirates42 contributions
Feb 2022
Lovely old part of town. More for the locals than tourists. More Campo's to see as in all other the areas. Buildings are amazing. We wandered through San Polo into Dosoduro acoss the bridge to the Basillica at the end of the Grand Canal
Written May 16, 2022
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sotms
New York City, NY289 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
This was my favorite neighborhood. Cross the Accademia bridge and just stroll among very clean streets full of art galleries, shops and restaurants.
Go all the way to Santa Maria della Salute (it is under construction, but still impressive area on the outside). From there can take traghetto across to St.Marks , or vaporetto #1 back to hotel, better yet, along the entire length of Grand Canal.
Go all the way to Santa Maria della Salute (it is under construction, but still impressive area on the outside). From there can take traghetto across to St.Marks , or vaporetto #1 back to hotel, better yet, along the entire length of Grand Canal.
Written October 29, 2023
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Robert-J
Chorley, UK20,680 contributions
I like to stay in Dorsoduro partly because it is slightly less crowded than areas closer to San Marco, partly because in general prices are slightly lower but mostly because it includes such delights as the Accademia gallery, the Peggy Guggenheim Museum of Moden Art, Ca'Rezzonico, the Scuola dei Carmini with its collection of Tiepolo's paintings, the Galleria Cini (when it is open!) and great churches such as San Sebastiano, San Nicolo Mendicoli,, San Trovaso, Santa Maria della Salute and, along the zattere, I Gesuati and Santa Maria della Visitazione.
Lots to see and do and some great bars, cafe and restaurants around Campo Santa Margherita and elsewhere.
Lots to see and do and some great bars, cafe and restaurants around Campo Santa Margherita and elsewhere.
Written December 26, 2007
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Jannerbloke
Plymouth, UK13,442 contributions
Nov 2010
On our first trip to Venice we stayed on a late booking on a moderately priced deal in a cramped hotel close to the Rialto Bridge and selected partly because we wanted to be close to the heart of things. And so, to an extent, it was, but we now know better. You cannot escape the full on tourism bit some areas are less intense than others. Nowhere is too far from anywhere. The Dorsoduro is detached across the lower thrust of the Grand Canal but it has great character is very convenient for the Guggenheim building and the academia. There are many restaurants and osteria. Prices as mentioned below are noticeably less high and it has a relaxed feel. No disadvantages. Ample neighbourhood character.
Written March 7, 2011
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Raffiella11
Leicestershire, UK4,765 contributions
Feb 2020
The left hand side of Dorosoduro you have the sunny Zattere a long paved area where locals walk their dogs, children on scooters, more local life - the righthand side is the Grande Canale which is lined with some fabulous Palazzo's, my favourite is Palazzo Dario with its beautiful ornate frontage and extremely tall chimneys - it has a very chequered past.
There are many squares both large and small, my favourite is Campo Santa Margherita, one of the city's liveliest , its fish stall, flower stall, numerous, outdoor cafés/ restaurants, excellent ice-cream shops and very small ones. At the far end leads into Campo San Barnaba where an unusal canal barge is moored selling fabulous fresh vegetables and fruit. The bridge at the side, Ponte dei Pugni notice the footsteps - this is were rival families used to fight.
Leaving Zattere you walk at the side of the Rio di San Trovaso, Church of San Trovaso looking out over a grassy square, next door is Venice's oldest boatyards, gondolas are still made and maintained.
This area is a true oasis of peace - small stone bridges, pretty canals, mansions. The crowning glory is the most beautiful and majestic San Salute church and a little further down the customs house.
Jump on a waterbus at San Salute, as you slowly meander along the Grande Canale you will see the most amazing beautiful Palazzo's
Take time to wander around this wonderful quarter of the city, it is fascinating - we have stayed here 6 times, and always find something new to see every time.
There are many squares both large and small, my favourite is Campo Santa Margherita, one of the city's liveliest , its fish stall, flower stall, numerous, outdoor cafés/ restaurants, excellent ice-cream shops and very small ones. At the far end leads into Campo San Barnaba where an unusal canal barge is moored selling fabulous fresh vegetables and fruit. The bridge at the side, Ponte dei Pugni notice the footsteps - this is were rival families used to fight.
Leaving Zattere you walk at the side of the Rio di San Trovaso, Church of San Trovaso looking out over a grassy square, next door is Venice's oldest boatyards, gondolas are still made and maintained.
This area is a true oasis of peace - small stone bridges, pretty canals, mansions. The crowning glory is the most beautiful and majestic San Salute church and a little further down the customs house.
Jump on a waterbus at San Salute, as you slowly meander along the Grande Canale you will see the most amazing beautiful Palazzo's
Take time to wander around this wonderful quarter of the city, it is fascinating - we have stayed here 6 times, and always find something new to see every time.
Written May 29, 2020
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Hi there what are the prices of food like milk eggs butter jam bread & beer & wine
Written January 17, 2023
Non so che cosa intenda x poco. Mangiando bene in osteria storica e spendendo 35 euro, consiglio vivamente Codroma in fondamenta briati
Written December 25, 2019
kjelles687
Nyköping, Sweden
hej jag vill veta hur man bäst tar sig från piazzolo roma till hotell Messner
Written August 10, 2019
is there a clinic to get dialysis in dorsoduro
Written September 9, 2018
I am sorry I cannot help with this question.
Written September 16, 2018
Reasonably priced place to stay? Doesn't have to be spectacular, but quaint and a nice view are bonuses. For family of four. Also, Safety of area?
Written April 18, 2018
Dorsoduro is safe and very pleasant, but not the cheapest. I guess Castello or Giudecca are. They are less central. Venice is a safe place except for pickpocketing. The pickpockets are very skillful, especially on vaporetti.
Written April 19, 2018
Bonjour
pouvez vous recommander un restaurant pas trop cher et bien dans ce quartier ?
Written March 22, 2018
Yo estuve en la Osteria Al Squero, es un lugar muy pequeño, para tomar cichetis, parecido a los montaditos españoles, cada pieza cuesta 1,50
Written March 22, 2018
We are staying at Primaluce Dorsoduro 3960 ,what is the best way to get there from Marco Polo airport ?
Written January 14, 2018
The road trip is long whereas the boat ferry or water taxi is far more direct,but a lot more expensive. It also it depends on your time of arrival/departure. We had a water taxi booked for our transportation from airport at 11.30pm but flights were delayed, the airport was empty on arrival and there was no water taxi there. Ended up hitching a lift in another traveller's water taxi and the 'driver' charged everyone (3 couples) about 130 euros EACH! Venice island railway station exits immediately onto the Grand Canal so, if you arrive am or afternoon, that would be better value for money.
Bon vacances!
Written January 22, 2018
Hi, going to be in Venice for new year. A family of four is it cheaper to to get a water taxi to Dorsoduro or use the Alilaguna ferry service. We arrive about 9pm at the airport in late December
Written November 18, 2017
I took the bus from Marco Polo Airport to Piazzale Roma and from there it was a 10 minute walk to our hotel in Dorsoduro. The bus was really easy to use and took around 30 minutes to get from the airport. Didn’t use a water taxi as it was very expensive but also some of the taxis either don’t go after a certain time at night or their price increases dramatically. I would advise the bus
Written November 18, 2017
I am looking to rent apartment Ca' Giardino on Piscina Venier but can't find any information about it, does anyone have the contact details for this property?
Written May 20, 2017
hi
just put apartment in Dorsoduro into the net, or tripadvisor and lots of fab ones come up.
cannot advise any as we always stay at the centurion palace.
Written June 5, 2017
Nomkins
Manchester, United Kingdom
Where should I fly to if staying in dorsoduro?
Written January 23, 2017
Sorry my comments were wrong spelled.
take the autobus to Piaza di Roma and from there the waterbus to Dorsoduro.
This is the cheapest way.
You can buy tickets at the Airport (Leonardo da Vinci).
If you stay 5 days or longer you can take special discount card.
Good Luck
PS.
Watertaxi is very expensive.
Written January 23, 2017
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