Punta della Dogana
A triangular headland where the Grand Canal meets the Giudecca Canal. The old customs house was converted into a contemporary art museum by Tadao Ando.
The Punta della Dogana was built in the 17th century, and its roof is topped by a golden sphere supporting a weathervane in the shape of Fortuna. The tip of the headland offers superb views of the entrance to the Grand Canal, the Bacino di San Marco and the island of San Giorgio, and it is always accessible for free. Tadao Ando converted the building into a contemporary art museum for the Pinault Collection. It shares a combined ticket with the Palazzo Grassi on the Grand Canal. Exhibitions rotate irregularly, and the museum is closed on Tuesdays. It sits right beside the Santa Maria della Salute church, and the nearest vaporetto stop is Salute.
Opening hours
Gallery 10:00–19:00, closed Tuesdays; headland open all day
Nearby sights
- Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
- Museo Correr
- Teatro La Fenice
- Scala Contarini del Bovolo
- St Mark's Campanile
- St Mark's Clocktower
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection
- St. Mark's Square & Basilica