The Dark Side of Venice: Mysteries and Legends in Dorsoduro

Highlights

• Dorsoduro Legends
• Bridge of Wonders & 7 Sisters
• Ca' Dario & Zattere Promenade

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Dorsoduro / Accademia

   20min

   While crossing the “Ponte delle Meraviglie”, The Bridge of Wonders,very close to the Academia Galleries , your guide will tell you the incredible legend of the 7 sisters who lived here long time ago

2. 2

   Squero di San Trovaso

   20min

   The classic wooden shipyard where gondolas were built and repaired .

3. 3

   Fondamenta Zattere

   20min

   Wrapped in the moonlight you will walk along the wonderful Zattere pavement which head to Hospital for the Incurable, built to give hospitality to people suffering from what was then called the French disease: syphilis, today it hosts the Academy of Fine Arts.

4. 4

   Palazzo Dario

   20min

   “the palace that kills”, currently closed to the public, which hold too many unpleasent events of his first owner and all the ones who came after him and found death!

5. 5

   Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute

   20min

   Last stop will be Santa Maria della Salute chuch, considered one of the most beautiful churches of the City whose dome is visible from all over the city

6. 6

   Punta della Dogana

   20min

   Famous for its singular pointed shape that reminds the bow of ships and from where you can enjoy one of the most amazing views of the City.

Before you go

Location