• Scala Contarini del Bovolo - The Scala Contarini del Bovolo is renowned as the most exquisite and grand example of a Venetian spiral staircase. Commissioned by Pietro Contarini in the late 15th century, it was designed to connect the two wings of the family palace and to honor the family’s prestige.

• Teatro La Fenice - Teatro La Fenice, a historic monument, was inaugurated on May 16, 1792, during the Sensa Festival. It has twice risen from its own ashes and water. The theater has hosted numerous world premieres of works by composers such as Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi, Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Britten, Nono, Maderna, and more recently, Kagel, Guarnieri, Mosca, Ambrosini, and Perocco.

• Ponte dell’Accademia - Constructed in 1933 to replace an earlier iron bridge built by the Austrians in 1854, the Ponte dell’Accademia was designed to shorten the journey from Piazza San Marco to the newly established Santa Lucia Railway Station. At the time, it was the second bridge to span the Grand Canal, as previously only the Rialto Bridge, completed in 1591, allowed passage across the lagoon’s main artery.

The decision to build it was made swiftly, and the speed of its construction was remarkable: starting on December 10, 1932, the bridge was assembled by January 15, 1933, in just thirty-seven days, including holidays. Another month was needed before its inauguration, due to the installation of gas pipes along the arch. From the bridge, one can enjoy a splendid view of the Grand Canal and a privileged perspective of the Chiesa Della Salute.

• Squero di San Trovaso - This is one of the last remaining gondola factories and repair workshops in Venice. This remarkable shipyard, dating back to the 17th century, continues to craft traditional wooden gondolas.

• Campo San Barnaba - Named after the Church of St. Barnabas, Campo San Barnaba is a notable square in Venice. The architecture and history of this square make it a perfect spot for culture enthusiasts. It is not only a historical landmark but also a vibrant place for daily life and cinema. The Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Campo San Barnaba is an exhibition dedicated to the genius of this Renaissance master.

Campo San Barnaba is famously linked to “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” where the adventurer, portrayed by Harrison Ford, enters a library that is actually St. Barnabas Church, transformed for the film. The square’s name is derived from the Casino for Nobles, which was located in the palace above. The term “screw-ups” referred to small apartments or even just rooms.

• Campo Santa Margherita - This neighborhood is defined by its artistic spirit, with street artists, students, painters, sculptors, restorers, curators, historians, collectors, and heirs all interacting closely. The Peggy Guggenheim Collection, now a museum, draws the chic locals for artistic aperitifs in the evening. Traditionalists and visionaries alike enjoy the bohemian luxury. To the east, the Basilica della Salute supports the neighborhood. Gondolas sway in the morning light, and the Accademia Bridge spans the Grand Canal. A side street transforms into a basketball court. When not serving as homes for Venetians, the palaces house universities like Ca’ Foscari or museums like Ca’ Rezzonico, with its concert halls popular among locals. Commuters favor this area for an evening aperitif before heading home from work.

• Scuola Grande di San Rocco - The Scuola Grande di San Rocco is a large two-story building with three rooms open to the public, two large and one small.

For travelers who may not be art enthusiasts, a visit to the Scuola Grande di San Rocco might be more intriguing than the Accademia Galleries. Although it has fewer works and is smaller, its architecture is considered more beautiful and majestic.

• Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari - The Basilica dei Frari, located in the heart of San Polo, one of Venice’s sestieri, is among the city’s most significant churches. It houses important works, artists, and figures in the history of art and Venetian politics. Visitors are invited to explore this treasure of the city.

• Bottled water

• Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)

Classic tourism itineraries and places according to the traveler’s own experiential perspective. Therefore, knowing both the past through the historical traces witnessed by churches, palaces, canals, museums and monuments, campi and campielli inherited from the Venetians of yesterday, but above all experiencing everyday life made up of art exhibitions, patronal festivals, taverns, alleys and shops still frequented by Venetians today.

• wear comfortable shoes, and bring a bottle of water to drink.

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