Castello and the Arsenale: the Venice that built a maritime republic

Walk through Castello to understand Venice’s naval power, confraternities and everyday life, from the Arsenale to San Pietro.

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Cannaregio and the Jewish Ghetto: Venice beyond the main thoroughfares

Understand Cannaregio and the Venetian Ghetto through Jewish history, synagogues, Tintoretto and the neighbourhood’s northern canals.

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Dorsoduro: Venetian painting, modern art and the waterfront

Plan a rewarding day in Dorsoduro, from the Accademia and Peggy Guggenheim Collection to the Salute, Zattere and San Trovaso.

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Rialto and San Polo: merchants, markets and the art they supported

Explore Rialto, the Frari and Scuola Grande di San Rocco through the merchants, confraternities and painters who shaped San Polo.

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The Grand Canal: how to read Venice’s palaces from the water

Discover what Venice’s Grand Canal palaces reveal about trade, wealth and daily life, and choose the right way to explore by boat.

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St Mark’s and the Doge’s Palace: understanding the power of Venice

Read the mosaics, sculptures and council chambers of St Mark’s and the Doge’s Palace, with a practical plan for visiting both.

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