Giudecca
A quiet island across the Giudecca Canal from the main island. Its waterfront promenade offers views of the San Marco skyline and Santa Maria della Salute.
Giudecca is made up of eight small islands joined together. It lies south of the Dorsoduro district, across the wide Giudecca Canal from the main island. Far fewer tourists visit than in the San Marco area, making it a good place to experience the daily life of Venetians. The long waterfront promenade (Fondamenta) on the north shore looks directly across to the Zattere waterfront, Santa Maria della Salute and the Campanile of St Mark's, and it is especially beautiful at sunset. Along the way are Palladio's Il Redentore and the Le Zitelle church. At the western end is the Hotel Molino Stucky, a former flour mill converted into a hotel. The island has mostly budget restaurants and art studios and is ideal for a half-day stroll. Take Vaporetto Line 2, 4.1 or 4.2 to the Zitelle, Redentore or Palanca stops.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Il Redentore
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection
- Accademia Bridge & Gallerie dell'Accademia
- Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
- Punta della Dogana
- Ca' Rezzonico
- Teatro La Fenice
- Scala Contarini del Bovolo